Why Hershey Is Questioning Its Future In Chocolate

The Hershey Company is grappling with the same concern that Milton Hershey was in 1929: is chocolate enough?
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Why Hershey Is Questioning Its Future In Chocolate | CNBC

[@bouncinbetty2032]

"in 1929"

[@dragoncatoverload]

Hershey could stand to lower the amount of sugar they put in a bar by a little bit. I like it and it’s cheap but still. Their special dark needs a lot less because it defeats the purpose of dark. People who like dark like the bitterness. Adding 20g of sugar counteracts that.

[@Rudenbehr]

All these companies questioning their future when all they have to do is make European quality chocolate lmaoooo.

[@MichaelJayValueInvesting]

Hershey bars will still be around 100 years from now. Almost can guarantee it.

[@MetalSandman999]

"Why Hershey Is Questioning Its Future In Chocolate"

[@1951kvk]

They have changed the formula so much none of their products taste like real chocolate.

[@ki6eki]

is coca cola worried about sugar? no.

[@AverageMonday]

Their chocolate tastes the worst out of any brand because they use butyric acid instead of cocoa butter as a cost saving measure. Instead of diversifying to become a brand that's known to have their hands in everything and be bad at it all, just make a better chocolate bar that competes.

[@stewartburne-jones1507]

It's probably questioning their inhumane business practice: “Hershey’s have failed to take action on this issue, despite clear knowledge of their support of the use of child and slave labor, and have also failed to inform consumers at point-of-sale that their purchases are supporting this supply chain linked directly to atrocious human rights violations.”

[@taylorsukoshi6126]

Whoa, this videos from the future, post 2029.

[@billmoyer3254]

narrated by a high school senior?

[@Ryan-jx4vh]

I have been doing intermittent fasting for years. It allows me to eat pizza, chocolate etc in small quantities and I still stay lean. That’s what this country needs to learn... moderation.

[@stevedgrossman]

Not sure how much "chocolate" is actually in any of their chocolate? It does not hold a candle to any of the standard European brands (Lindt, MIlka, Cote d'or).

[@ambycakes]

People want real chocolate that’s why but there are also too many idiots who want cheap af chocolate. I’m American living in Australia and the chocolate here is amazing!

[@DJAlexParker]

They're not doing good because it tastes crap and cheap

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

I’m waiting a Hershey bar as I watch this, lol. I recently found out I have Celiac Disease, and since I love bread and pasta and soups and sauces, it’s been rough to adjust my diet. At least I can have Hershey bars. So that’s been helpful, to have

[@erinbenton9361]

Hershey: The Disney of Chocolate

[@bbalila]

Most American chocolate are crap, too too much sugar, British, French & Swiss has no comparison with American chocolates. Even same chocolates like Dairy milk or Mars is no where near to British made one.

[@theflapjackaviation2645]

Chocolate isn’t supposed to be healthy. Why does every freak out like this is news that chocolate is not healthy.

[@matthewdrayton1767]

I love Hershey park live only an hour away visit every year. It's never going to go away.