Candy Makers Quietly Change Recipes As Climate Change Hits Cocoa Industry

April 03, 2026 | Source: PBS News | by Deema Zein, Mary Fecteau, and Maea Lenei Buhre

Earlier this week, The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes. The move comes amid a growing backlash over the recipe changes and the use of chocolate alternatives in some of its candies. Deema Zein explores what’s behind this latest battle in the chocolate wars.