The Hershey brand, known for its iconic chocolates, has faced speculation regarding its connection to Israel, particularly its involvement in the occupation of Palestinian territories.
Source: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/hershey-co-almost-as-dangerous-to-israel-as-hamas/
In a twist of events reported by the Israeli news portal Times of Israel, Hershey drew criticism for a marketing campaign that incorporated transgender icons. Surprisingly, this negative portrayal on the Israeli news platform did not directly link Hershey to any activities in Israel or the Palestinian territories, as confirmed by the absence of relevant releases on Hershey’s official website.
Hershey – Nestle Relationship
The sole connection between Hershey and Israel lies in their collaboration with Nestle on the KitKat product. Nestle, a company with substantial investments in Israel through the food-tech giant Osem, is the driving force behind this association. While this partnership mildly links Hershey to Israel, the connection remains relatively weak, as it pertains only to a specific KitKat product in the American market.
Source: https://www.thedailymeal.com/1077910/why-kit-kat-is-both-a-hershey-and-nestle-bar/
Despite widespread assumptions surrounding Hershey’s alleged ties to the establishment of Israel, concrete evidence supporting these claims is yet to emerge. In reality, Hershey’s official communications and campaigns provide no substantial backing to the speculated connection, leaving the accusations without a solid foundation.
