WHAT'S IN A HERSHEY'S BAR?

WHAT'S IN A HERSHEY'S BAR?

HERSHEY’S BAR >> THEN vs. NOW

Information updated October 2023

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Once upon a time, Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar costs 5¢ and was positioned as “More Sustaining than Meat”.

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THEN vs. NOW: Let’s see what’s in a Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar today — below right — compared to years ago when it was 20¢ — below left. (Sources: Historical Hershey’s Package; Hershey and Hersheyland Web sites 10/23)

MILK CHOCOLATE BAR COMPARISON: Below is a comparison of Hershey’s to a Closest To Homemade® Milk Chocolate from Lake Champlain Chocolates. (Source: Lake Champlain Chocolates Web site 10/23)

Q: Which one would you rather eat?

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