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Stated as firm, per Deseret News (2 Apr 2026): "Hershey announced Tuesday it will return to using 'classic milk and dark chocolate recipes' in all Reese's and Hershey's products by 2027. CEO Kirk Tanner told [Bloomberg] on Tuesday" - Tuesday was 31 March 2026; NBC News[4] (1 Apr) has Brad Reese reacting "on Wednesday".
Summarises the 2026 dispute: in March 2026 Tanner confirmed the compound-coating substitution and the return to classic recipes by 2027.[1]
Hershey spokesperson's statement, the under-3% scope, items affected per Bloomberg, and Brad Reese calling it 'a PR move'.[1]
Tanner's Bloomberg interview (which products change and when, Kit Kat), Hershey's statement, and Brad Reese's reaction.[1]
The Feb. 14 letter from Brad Reese and Hershey's first response that the cups are made the same way.[1]
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