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This coconut and dark chocolate candy was so popular with soldiers during World War II, the U.S. military made about 80 percent of all MOUNDS Candy purchases. MOUNDS Bars were created in 1920 and joined the Hershey Company in 1988.

It’s no secret that REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups are one of the best candies around. Did you know REESE’S Cups were actually invented by a former Hershey employee Harry Burnett Reese?

Mr. Hershey supported Reese’s venture, even supplying him with the milk chocolate. REESE’S Cups became part of The Hershey Company family when H.B. Reese’s sons sold the business in 1963.

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HEATH Toffee Bars were invented in 1928 by Bayard and Everett Heath. The Hershey Company acquired the HEATH brand in 1996 and has made HEATH Bars ever since!

When naming their new creation, someone working in the product development lab said, "That's a good bar." Mr. Hershey thought he called it a "Mister Goodbar," and the name stuck!

The “duds” in their name refers to the fact that the candies couldn’t come out perfectly round at the factory. But fans know this old school classic has the perfect flavor! MILK DUDS Candy were created in 1928 and later joined The Hershey Company in 1996.

To differentiate from its more gooey competitors, each YORK Peppermint Pattie had to pass a “snap test.” It was only fit to sell if it snapped cleanly down the middle. YORK Candy was created in 1940 in York, Pennsylvania and joined The Hershey Company in 1988.

You might have been introduced to an ALMOND JOY Bar from its catchy jingle: “Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut...”. ALMOND JOY Bars were invented in 1946 and joined The Hershey Company in 1988.

Milton S. Hershey died at the age of 88. His legacy as a chocolatier, philanthropist, innovator and social entrepreneur lives on today.

The iconic milk carton they come in is a nod to the malted milk flavor inside WHOPPERS Malted Milk Balls, which were invented in 1949 and joined The Hershey Company in 1996.

The rich SKOR Chocolate Butter Toffee Bar was created to compete with the HEATH Toffee Bar. Today, the former rivals are part of the same candy family!

The ZAGNUT Bar was invented in 1930 and joined The Hershey Company in 1996. But many might remember its big screen debut in the 1988 horror-comedy movie “Beetlejuice.”

As part of a 1989 promotion, each PAYDAY Peanut Caramel Bar came with a free nickel (individually wrapped, of course). PAYDAY Bars were invented in 1932 and joined The Hershey Company in 1996.

These tasty treasures were created in 1987 and joined The Hershey Company’s growing line of snack brands in 2018. Captain Bob and Crunchy the Parrot are still around sharing never fried, gluten free goodness!

CADBURY Chocolate is the candy brand with the longest history, having got its start in 1842 in England. The Hershey Company has made CADBURY Candy in the U.S. since 1988.

Though it looks like a classic chocolate bar, HERSHEY’S SYMPHONY Bar was developed to taste more like the mild chocolate formula popular in Europe at the time.

BUBBLE YUM Bubble Gum’s mascot is Floyd D. Duck, who starred in commercials in the late 1990s and appears on the packaging today! BUBBLE YUM Gum was invented in 1973 and joined The Hershey Company in 2000.

ICE BREAKERS Gum was first introduced as stick gum but switched to refreshing cubes in 2006, changing the gum game for good. ICE BREAKERS Gum and Mints got their start in the late 1990s and joined The Hershey Company in 2000.

Recognize that nautical shape? Like their fruity counterpart, Life Savers, BREATH SAVERS Mints were designed to look like a life preserver. These mints got their start in the 1970s and joined The Hershey Company in 2000.

LILY’S Candy has been making life sweeter since 2010. With a mission to reimagine sweets, each product is made with non-GMO and gluten free ingredients, and sweetened without refined or processed sugars. LILY'S Candy joined The Hershey Company in 2021.

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We teamed up with the biggest kid in the candy store to create SHAQ-A-LICIOUS XL Gummies that bring Shaquille O’Neal’s big personality to life in each tasty bite.

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At Hershey, we believe that everyone deserves to enjoy their favorite sweet treats. That's why we've introduced innovative options like our Zero Sugar Candy and Plant-Based Confections. Whether you're cutting back on sugar or looking for dairy-free alternatives, our lineup ensures there's something for every candy lover to enjoy.

Explore the Hershey brand family, where we've got everything from smooth chocolate and fruit-flavored sweets to savory snacks and timeless treats.

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