{"title":"Hershey's","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"el-quick-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eFounded\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1894 by Milton S Hershey in Pennsylvania\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eUSA (Hershey, Pennsylvania)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eMade by\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eThe Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align: left; padding-right: 12px;\"\u003eDietary status\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eContains milk; not vegan; check pack per variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eAbout Hershey's\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHershey's was founded in 1894 by Milton S Hershey in Pennsylvania, originally as a chocolate-coating manufacturer for caramels before pivoting to mass-market milk chocolate. The Hershey Company built the town of Hershey, Pennsylvania around its chocolate plant. The brand defined American milk chocolate flavour through its distinctive recipe, which uses butyric acid notes (often described as \"tangy\" or \"sour\" by European palates) that emerged from the milk-pasteurisation process in early production. The same Hershey Company owns \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reeses\"\u003eReese's\u003c\/a\u003e, Kit Kat (in the US only), Twizzlers, Almond Joy and many other American sweet brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Hershey's range we stock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eHershey's American chocolate variants and imports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"el-table-wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHershey's Milk Chocolate Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eThe iconic American milk chocolate bar. Distinctive tangy-sweet profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHershey's Kisses (standard)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFoil-wrapped chocolate teardrops. Classic American chocolate gift format\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHershey's Cookies n Creme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eWhite chocolate with cookie pieces. Very popular American variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHershey's Hugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eMilk chocolate \"hugged\" by white chocolate stripes. Twin to Kisses\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHershey's Kisses Almond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eKisses with whole almond centres\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHershey's Special Dark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eDark chocolate variant. Less tangy than the standard Hershey bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eIngredients and allergens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eStandard Hershey Bar contains milk chocolate (sugar, milk, chocolate, cocoa butter, milk fat, lactose, soy lecithin, PGPR, vanillin, salt). Contains milk and soy. Not vegan. The distinctive \"tangy\" or \"sour\" flavour American palates take for granted is from butyric acid created during the milk treatment process. The Cookies n Creme variant contains wheat (gluten). Not formally halal certified across the range. The brand has historical concerns around cocoa sourcing from West Africa; check Hershey's published sustainability sourcing reports for current practices. Always check the back of each individual product for the most accurate allergen and dietary information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWho Hershey's imports are for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican chocolate enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hershey's defines the American chocolate flavour profile. Many UK shoppers find it different from British and European milk chocolate (Cadbury, Nestle European), with the tangy-sweet profile being polarising. Some shoppers love it, others find it strange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCookies n Creme fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e the white chocolate and cookie variant is one of the most-loved American chocolate variants and is not stocked in UK supermarkets at any meaningful scale. Pair with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oreo\"\u003eOreo\u003c\/a\u003e imports for cookies-and-cream variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS'mores and baking shoppers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hershey's Milk Chocolate is the canonical s'mores chocolate. Pair with American graham crackers and marshmallows for authentic American s'mores building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift box and Kisses gifting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hershey's Kisses are an American gifting and party-favour staple, particularly for Valentine's Day. The foil-wrapped format works for individual gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBuy Hershey's online in the UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eBuild your basket from across the Hershey's range and our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-sweets\"\u003eAmerican sweets\u003c\/a\u003e selection to qualify for free UK delivery over £20. Hershey's pairs especially well with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reeses\"\u003eReese's\u003c\/a\u003e (same parent company) and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mms\"\u003eM\u0026amp;M's\u003c\/a\u003e imports. Order before our daily cut-off for same-day dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2\u003eHershey's: frequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy does Hershey's chocolate taste different from UK chocolate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eHershey's milk chocolate has a distinctive tangy, slightly sour flavour profile that comes from butyric acid created during Hershey's specific milk treatment process (the milk is intentionally lipolised before being added to the chocolate). This produces compounds that European palates often describe as \"off\" or \"vomit-like\" while American palates consider it the authentic chocolate taste they grew up with. The chemistry is different from Cadbury, Galaxy or Continental European chocolate, which use milk treated differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDoes The Hershey Company own Reese's?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. The Hershey Company acquired the H.B. Reese Candy Company in 1963 and has owned \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reeses\"\u003eReese's\u003c\/a\u003e ever since. Reese's products use Hershey's chocolate as the coating around the peanut butter centre, which is part of why Reese's Peanut Butter Cups taste recognisably American. Hershey also owns Twizzlers, Almond Joy, Mounds, Whoppers, Jolly Rancher and many other American sweet brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy doesn't UK Kit Kat taste like American Kit Kat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBecause they're made by different companies. UK Kit Kat is made by Nestle (the global owner), while US Kit Kat is licensed to The Hershey Company. American Kit Kat uses Hershey's milk chocolate recipe (with the tangy butyric notes) while UK Kit Kat uses Nestle's recipe. The wafer interior is similar but the chocolate coating tastes meaningfully different between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eAre Hershey's vegan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n        \u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. All standard Hershey's products contain milk and are not vegan. Hershey has launched some plant-based variants in the US in recent years (Hershey's Plant Based) but the standard range we stock contains dairy. For vegan chocolate alternatives, see our broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegan-sweets\"\u003evegan sweets\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hersheys-cookies-n-creme-90g","title":"Hersheys Cookies N Creme 90g Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHersheys Cookies N Creme 90g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHersheys Cookies N Creme 90g\u003c\/strong\u003e swaps classic milk chocolate for a smooth, creamy white chocolate bar packed with crunchy chocolate cookie pieces. Rich, indulgent, and unmistakably Hershey's — one of America's most iconic chocolate bars, now available as an import in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHershey's Cookies 'N' Creme has been a beloved American treat since 1994. 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