Trivia Quesiton: Which candy was invented by a former Hershey’s employee?
Snickers
Almond Joy
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
The answer is: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Answer: H. B. Reese, was a dairy farmer that worked for the Hershey company. Intrigued by the chocolate business, he quit his job and asked Milton Hershey for permission to start his own candy company. Hershey said yes under the stipulation that all of his chocolate had to come from Hershey. Reese’s named his candy “Penny Cups” because the cost was only one cent at the time. He later changed the name to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
I love you, H. B. Reese. 💋