Symphony (candy) facts for kids

The Symphony chocolate bar is a special treat made by The Hershey Company. It comes in two main types. Even though it's a Hershey's chocolate, it has a slightly different recipe than the classic Hershey's milk chocolate bars. This change makes it taste even creamier! It was the first time Hershey's changed its main milk chocolate recipe since Milton S. Hershey created it way back in 1894.

The name "Symphony" was chosen because eating the bar is meant to be a wonderful experience for your taste buds, just like listening to a beautiful symphony (a type of music) is a treat for your ears.

The Story of Symphony Chocolate

How Symphony Was Created

Hershey's started working on the Symphony bar in 1984. They wanted to create a new chocolate that felt extra special. Before selling it everywhere, they first tried it out in stores in Los Angeles and San Francisco. This is called "test marketing." They wanted to see if people liked it.

The Symphony bar was made for grown-ups, especially those who might enjoy a fancier chocolate. It even became the most popular of nine different products that Hershey's tested in China.

When Symphony First Appeared

The Symphony chocolate bar was officially launched in 1989. When it first came out, you could find it in two yummy kinds:

• Milk Chocolate: This is the plain version, but still super creamy.
• Milk Chocolate with Almonds and Toffee: This one has crunchy almonds and sweet toffee pieces mixed in.