Consumers have been asking for HERSHEY'S SUGAR FREE chocolate for years. After extensive research and product testing, we are thrilled to offer the only SUGAR FREE candies good enough to be called HERSHEY'S. Consumer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many people telling us that the flavor is as satisfying as the "regular" HERSHEY'S confectionery.

Customers have been requesting See's Sugar Free candies for years. After extensive research and product testing, we are proud to offer the only Sugar Free candy good enough to be called See's.

The FDA maintains "standards of identity" for every product. The standard of identity for chocolate includes sugar. Since our new Sugar Free products are "sugar-free," we cannot use the term chocolate when selling this product.

HERSHEY'S SUGAR FREE Candies are available wherever regular HERSHEY'S confectionery products are sold.

We use sugar alcohols permitted for use in the U.S. by the Food and Drug Administration. Most of these have been used in many different types of food products for many years. Sucralose was approved for use in the U.S. by the FDA in 1999, and has been safely used in many different types of foods and beverages, as well as a popular dietetic tabletop sweetener (Splenda™ brand). Sucralose has been used safely for many years in Canada and many parts of Europe.

Sugar Free confectionery products are a treat and can be enjoyed by almost everyone, but moderation is the key.

No. Due to labeling requirements, Sugar-Free candies and traditional candies cannot be combined into one box. These two items must be sold separately.

Chocolate and confectionery products can be part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle. We believe, as do most nutrition professionals, that chocolate and confectionery products can be enjoyed by almost everyone, but moderation is the key.

HERSHEY'S SUGAR FREE Candies are have fewer calories compared to their "regular" counterparts, however because the products vary in composition they range from 11-40% reduced in calories. Check your favorite product’s nutrition information to see the difference between HERSHEY'S SUGAR FREE and their counterparts. (see the specific products for calorie information) It is important to note that HERSHEY'S SUGAR FREE items are not low-calorie or no-calorie foods.

The nutrition facts panel on HERSHEY'S SUGAR FREE labels will show carbohydrate content that is comparable to regular confectionery counterparts. However, HERSHEY'S SUGAR FREE products use sugar alcohols as a substitute for sugar. The sugar alcohols are absorbed and metabolized by the body in a different way than sugar. As a result, their carbohydrate exchange value is about half that of sugar.

HERSHEY'S SUGAR FREE items contain sugar alcohols such as maltitol to replace the sugar. These sugar alcohols are digested more slowly and generally cause a relatively small rise in blood sugar levels. This has been tested in independent laboratories. For people with diabetes, this is preferable to the sharper increase in blood sugar associated with products containing sugar.

The initial HERSHEY'S SUGAR FREE line consisted of four products—HERSHEY'S Chocolate, HERSHEY'S Chocolate with Almonds, HERSHEY'S Dark Chocolate, and REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups. In 2004, we added YORK SUGAR FREE peppermint patties, and JOLLY RANCHER SUGAR FREE candies. In 2005, we added TWIZZLERS SUGAR FREE candies and White REESE’S SUGAR FREE peanut butter cups as well as introduced SUGAR FREE candies in the single serve packtype for both REESE'S and HERSHEY'S chocolate varieties.

Yes. Due to the presence of sugar alcohols in our products, we have included a warning statement on the package indicated that individuals sensitive to sugar substitutes may experience gas or a laxative effect.

Children over two years of age can consume HERSHEY'S SUGAR FREE Candies in moderation. Because of their smaller body size and their more sensitive digestive systems, children may experience the laxative effects of sugar alcohols in smaller quantities than adults, and their total consumption should be limited.

Yes. Although our products are SUGAR FREE, they can be used as ingredients in baking (e.g. cookies) and will behave about the same as regular chocolate candy. For recipes, visit our recipe page. We will also be adding some SUGAR FREE Baking items to our product line.

Yes, Hershey's Sugar Free Products and their nutritional information can be found at http://www.hersheyssugarfree.com/aboutsugarfree.html and http://www.hersheyssugarfree.com/faqs.html.

YORK , JOLLY RANCHER, AND TWIZZLER SUGAR FREE Candies are reduced calorie foods – that is, they provide at least 25% fewer calories than the "regular" candies. However, HERSHEY'S and REESE'S SUGAR FREE Candies are NOT low-calorie or no-calorie free foods that can be eaten in unlimited amounts. Moderation is the key.

The Hershey Company (originally Hershey Chocolate Corporation) was organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on October 24, 1927, as a successor to a business founded in 1894 by Milton S. Hershey. For more information on the history of Hershey, visit The Hershey Company website.

Yes! Our history in the town goes back more than 100 years, and we are committed to continue making the world's best chocolate products in Hershey, Pennsylvania. In fact, the company operates - and will continue to operate - three factories in Hershey. The Hershey Company is making changes to our global manufacturing network to ensure that our company remains competitive in the global marketplace for the long term.

No, they are not. Crownies are different! Our great taste comes from a special sweetener which has NO carbohydrates or fat. Studies have shown it to be safe and well tolerated by most people.

All our designs candy be applied to any candy wrapper. If your wrapper is for something other than Hershey's or Nestle please send and email or call us. We will adjust the price accordingly. We are in the process of allowing you to purchase other candy's wrappers online.

Sales to McLane Company, Inc., formerly a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., exceeded 10% of total net sales and approximated $930.1 million in 2003.

In the domestic chocolate category, our largest competitor is Mars, followed by Nestle, Russell Stover, and Palmer. In the domestic non-chocolate category, our largest competitor is Kraft/Nabisco.

If you want free candy from me, just wait for another candy giveaway. I don't do them very often, mostly because I'm too lazy to go to the post office. If you want free candy from candy manufacturers, sometimes all you have to do is write to them and ask for samples. Often you can subscribe to newsletters at candy company websites and they'll send you free samples from time to time.

Dawn Food Products produces frozen sugar-free cakes, cake mixes and brownie mixes. We also manufacture No Sugar Added fruit fillings and frozen pastries.

ANS: The positive foods diet is extremely LOW in cholesterol (it can or may even be totally cholesterol free!). If you have been advised to reduce your cholesterol levels this is a helpful diet for that reason. This diet may also be beneficial if you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (High blood pressure is frequently associated with high cholesterol food intake ).

All Metamucil Powder products contain the same amount of psyllium husk per dose—3.4 grams. However, dosage/serving size amounts differ by version because the sweeteners and flavorings used in each Metamucil product vary in volume.

For executive officers at the corporate level, the performance objectives are based on financial measures including earnings per share-diluted, consolidated net sales and consolidated economic return on invested capital. For executive officers at the business unit level, the performance objectives include unit operating income, unit net sales and consolidated economic return on invested capital. Our business fluctuates by season.

We offer a line of chocolate and candy that is guaranteed peanut-free and safe for those suffering from allergies. Please specify this when ordering as it alters your candy and chocolate choices and reflects a different costing measure.