Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are one of the most iconic confectionery brands in the world, known for their signature combination of chocolate and smooth peanut butter. The brand was created in 1928 by H.B. Reese, a former dairy farmer and employee of Milton Hershey. Operating out of his home basement, Reese eventually left his job at Hershey to build his own candy company, though his brand remained closely tied to Hershey's because they supplied his chocolate.

Following H.B. Reese's death, the H.B. Reese Candy Company was merged into The Hershey Company in 1963. Today, Reese's is the top-selling candy brand in the United States. While the primary production facility remains in Hershey, Pennsylvania, manufacturing has expanded to other high-capacity facilities in Mexico and Canada to meet global demand from various markets.

The brand has seen massive expansion into countless spin-off products including Reese's Pieces, sticks, and seasonal holiday shapes. It remains the crown jewel of The Hershey Company's portfolio, maintaining its market leadership through continuous innovation and a loyal consumer base that spans multiple generations.