Hershey’s announces holiday lineup, including Grinch-themed Kisses
( NewsNation ) — Hershey's is leaning into the nostalgia with their newest holiday treats, including Grinch-themed Kisses and maple syrup kettle corn-flavored Elf-themed Skinny Pop.
The company says they're aiming to help families create new holiday traditions, citing "78% of parents say replicating childhood traditions is important, while 62% of parents with children under 18 have modified traditions to better fit their lifestyles."
"People are finding new ways to make holiday traditions fit their lives while holding onto the moments and favorites they love," Hersey Company marketing director Samantha Siegal said in a press release .
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"Our holiday portfolio brings both together, pairing familiar favorites with playful flavors, new formats and sweet-and-salty choices for the way people gather, give and celebrate today."
There will be two Grinch-themed Kisses treats: the Cindy Lou Who Strawberry Sugar Cookie Kisses and Max the Dog Foiled Hugs.
Other new additions to the Hershey holiday lineup this year are the Kit Kat Santa & Reindeer, and Reese's Reindeer Mix, a sweet and salty snack of milk chocolate-drizzled popcorn, Reese's baking chips, Reese's Mini Trees and Reese's Pieces Candy" in a resealable pouch.
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Returning favorites include Reese's Peanut Butter Trees, Reese's Mini Trees, Hershey's Kisses Snickerdoodle Cookie, Kit Kat Peppermint Stick and the Hershey Grinch Milk Chocolate Bar.
For stocking stuffers, the company suggests Jolly Rancher Freeze Dried candy, Cadbury CARAMELLO Miniatures, Hershey's Caramels, Hershey's Almond Clusters and York Minis.
The Hershey Company was established in 1894. Kisses were introduced in 1907, and were wrapped by hand until 1921 when the first foil machine was invented. The company started adding holiday packaging in 1923. Now, more than 80 million Kisses are made daily
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