Reese's Pieces facts for kids
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Reese's Pieces consists of bite-sized pieces of candy filled with a peanut butter center in a crunchy shell.
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| Type | Confectionery |
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| Inventor | The Hershey Company |
| Inception | September 1978 |
| Manufacturer | The Hershey Company |
| Current supplier | The Hershey Company |
| Models made | Standard candy, Mini candies, baking chips |
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Reese's Pieces are a popular peanut butter candy made by The Hershey Company. These small, round candies have a crunchy shell and a creamy peanut butter center. You can find them in yellow, orange, and brown colors. They come in different packages like bags, boxes, or travel cups.
The company that first made Reese's was founded by H.B. Reese. Later, in 1963, his company joined with The Hershey Company.
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About Reese's Pieces
Reese's Pieces first came out in the United States in September 1978. Soon after, in 1980, they were also sold in Canada.
This candy became super famous in 1982. That's when it was featured in the hit movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. After the movie, lots more people wanted to try Reese's Pieces!
The candy was also introduced in the United Kingdom in 1996. Even though they are sold in many countries, all Reese's Pieces are made in the U.S.
Reese's Pieces were created because Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were so popular. They are like a spin-off of the cups, but they don't have any chocolate.
Different Kinds of Reese's Pieces
Reese's Pieces have been added to many other Reese's and Hershey's products. Here are some of the ways you can find them:
| Product | Description | Sizes | Year introduced |
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| Reese's Pieces | These are the original bite-sized peanut butter candies with a crunchy shell. |
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September 1978 |
| Reese's Pieces Peanut | This version is like the original Reese's Pieces, but it also includes whole peanuts. |
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1980s |
| Reese's Mini Pieces Baking Chips | These are tiny Reese's Pieces candies made especially for baking. You can add them to cookies or brownies! |
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2003 |
| Reese's Baking Cups and Reese's Pieces Candy | This mix includes both mini Reese's Pieces and mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. It's perfect for baking treats. |
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2018 |
How Reese's Pieces Are Made
In the 1970s, Hershey's used special machines to make these candies. At first, they were called "PBs." The biggest challenge was making the peanut butter filling. Regular peanut butter would make the candy shell soft because the oil would leak out.
To fix this, scientists created a special peanut-flavored filling that wouldn't leak. They also had to figure out how thick the candy shell should be. Finally, the colors of the candy (yellow, orange, and brown) were chosen to match the colors on the Reese's package. The goal is to have about 50% orange, 25% brown, and 25% yellow candies in each pack.
Reese's Pieces in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
In 1982, the Mars candy company was offered a chance to have their M&M's candy in the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. But they said no. Hershey, on the other hand, said yes to using Reese's Pieces in the film.
When E.T. became a huge hit movie, sales of Reese's Pieces went way up! Some reports say sales increased by as much as 300%. This shows how much a movie can help a product become famous.
More Reese's Pieces Candies
After Reese's Pieces became so popular, The Hershey Company started making other "Pieces" candies.
In 2010, they launched:
- York Peppermint Pattie Pieces
- Hershey's Special Dark Pieces
- Almond Joy Pieces
Then, in 2012, they added Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds Pieces to the line.
Partnership with Angel Reese
Chicago Sky basketball player Angel Reese became an official ambassador for Reese's Pieces. This happened because fans loved the idea of her working with the candy, especially since her last name is Reese! Her fans are even called "Reese's Pieces."
Some cool things from this partnership include a special basketball jersey with Reese's Pieces colors and Angel's Chicago Sky number. She also appeared on the Reese's Puffs cereal box. A manager from Reese's said they chose Angel because of her fun personality and her excited fans. The partnership has been very successful, with Reese's sales doing even better than expected.
See also
- Galaxy Minstrels
- M&M's
- Smarties—chocolate candies that are not sold in the U.S.
