FAQs
You asked, we answered! Find some of our candy lovers’ most frequently asked questions to learn more about products, baking hacks and our brand histories.
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You can order HERSHEY’S KISSES Pokémon Candies online at The Hershey’s Store, or find them at a store near you. For more Pokémon fun, head over to our HERSHEY’S KISSES Pokémon page to start building your collection!
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“HERSHEY,” the film about the life of The Hershey Company founder Milton Hershey, will be in theaters beginning November 26, 2026.
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The secret to the perfect brownie is using HERSHEY’S Cocoa, of course! For more fudgy, chocolatey inspiration, check out our brownie recipe page.
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Yes, we have gluten-free recipes for some of our most popular desserts, including HERSHEY’S “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Cake and Peanut Butter Blossoms. See our collection of 12 Gratifyingly Good Gluten-Free Desserts.
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Peanut Butter Blossoms are one of our most popular cookie recipes. You can find our recipe for a classic Peanut Butter Blossom here. For some fun variations, check out our 12 Days of Blossom Cookies.
Trending questions are updated quarterly.
Your Baking Questions, Answered
Here are six sweet ideas for what to use instead of sugar in your next recipe.
Learn simple chocolate melting techniques that unlock next-level treats with rich, smooth results.
With a few creative hacks, you can take store-bought cookie mix from basic to bakery-quality.
Your Baking Questions, Answered
Here are six sweet ideas for what to use instead of sugar in your next recipe.
Learn simple chocolate melting techniques that unlock next-level treats with rich, smooth results.
With a few creative hacks, you can take store-bought cookie mix from basic to bakery-quality.
All About Hersheyland
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Hersheyland isn’t a place. It’s our portfolio of beloved brands, plus tasty recipes and fun activities that use your favorite Hershey treats. If you’re looking for physical places to experience some of our most iconic brands, plan your visit to HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD or HERSHEYPARK.
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Yes, Hershey is a real town in Pennsylvania. Milton Hershey founded the town for his workers in 1903. Today, it's home to CHOCOLATE WORLD, HERSHEYPARK, shopping, dining and more. Come visit and see for yourself!
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We don’t sell products directly on hersheyland.com. However, you can explore The Hershey’s Store online to get your favorite snacks, apparel and gifts delivered. Don’t forget to pick up some exclusive treats, like our 5lb HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bar!
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You can find nutritional information, including allergens, on the product pages for our candies and snacks. Just search for a product on our site and visit that product’s page. You can find links to all of our brands and products here. While we make every effort to keep our digital nutritional information up to date, always refer to each package for current ingredients and allergen statements to make an informed decision about Hershey products.
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All of our recipes are developed by our internal Hershey test kitchen, located in Hershey, PA. Some even come from our famous Hershey dessert cookbooks!
Allergens & Ingredients
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Every person's situation is unique to their own allergen concerns. Hershey uses good manufacturing practices to control the possibility of allergen crossover into products that do not contain those allergens.
When a product does contain a major allergen, it is listed as an ingredient on our labels. The label includes an accurate, current listing of the ingredients in our products. Because, on occasion, the list of ingredients can change, we strongly encourage you to check the ingredient label on the package each time before you make a purchase. Learn more about our allergen labeling policy.
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We have provided a list of current products that have been fully evaluated and qualify as gluten free using standards proposed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). You can explore our gluten-free products and sort by brand.
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We have a growing lineup of zero sugar confections so that everyone can enjoy a moment of goodness. Explore the full list of zero sugar products and explore zero sugar and sugar-free recipes.
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We have provided a list of current products that have been certified kosher.
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We have provided a list of current products that qualify as vegan using standards proposed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Chocolate should not be consumed by dogs. If you suspect that your dog has consumed chocolate, call your veterinarian immediately.
Manufacturing & Products
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Most confectionery products are at their best flavor for one year after manufacturing. Ingredients such as nuts will shorten the shelf life. Products kept beyond the recommended "best before" date may have flavor loss or texture changes. Keep in mind, however, that storage conditions greatly affect the quality of our products.
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Chocolate contains cocoa butter, a vegetable fat that is sensitive to heat and humidity. Temperatures above 75°F will cause chocolate to melt. The cocoa butter can rise to the surface and form a discoloration called "cocoa butter bloom." Condensation on milk or semi-sweet chocolate may cause the sugar to dissolve and rise to the surface as "sugar bloom." Chocolate that has "bloomed" is safe to use, but you may notice flavor loss and texture changes.
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Yes! Our history in the town goes back more than 130 years, and we are committed to making the world's best chocolate products right here in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
At our advanced chocolate facilities in Hershey, we continue to make HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Bars, HERSHEY’S KISSES Milk Chocolates, HERSHEY’S Syrup and REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups (just to name a few) in Hershey, Pennsylvania. We also make about a million miles of TWIZZLERS Candies each year at our Lancaster facility, a few miles from Hershey.
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We are always interested in hearing innovative ideas from our fans! Just head to our ideas website to submit any suggestions you might have.
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On each product page, you can select “Shop Now” to find Hershey retailers near you. You also can shop online anytime at The Hershey’s Store and get your favorites delivered to your front door.
Milton & The Hershey Company
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The Hershey Company includes 36 of your favorite brands (and growing), including classics like REESE’S, HERSHEY’S KISSES and TWIZZLERS, plus snack brands like PIRATE’S BOOTY and DOT’S HOMESTYLE PRETZELS.
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The Hershey Company was founded by Milton Hershey in 1894. It was originally called the Hershey Chocolate Company. Fun fact: the original company was a subsidiary to Milton’s other candy business, the Lancaster Caramel Company. In 1900, Milton sold the caramel company to focus on chocolate. And the rest is sweet history!
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Milton Hershey is a philanthropist and the founder of the Hershey Company. He began his career as a candy maker in 1872, eventually founding the Hershey Chocolate Company in 1894. Besides creating world-famous sweets, Milton, along with his wife, Catherine, was known for his dedication to helping others. In 1909 they established the Hershey Industrial School for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. In 1918, Milton transferred his entire fortune and controlling interest in his company to a trust to support the school.
Today, the Hershey Industrial School lives on as Milton Hershey School.
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Yes, the town of Hershey, PA was named after Milton Hershey. He began building the town in 1903 as a place for his factory workers to live.
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The Hershey Chocolate Factory has been located in Hershey, PA since construction began in 1903. Our famous factory tours began in 1910. Today, you can still experience a version of that tour at HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE WORLD.
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The first Hershey candy was a chocolate bar, sold in 1900 for five cents. It was followed in 1907 by HERSHEY’S KISSES Candies. Learn more about Hershey’s sweet history on our timeline.
