2-02-2024 4:13am

DAYTRIPS: HERSHEY KISSTORY

Hunt Valley Life Staff

KISSES: 100 Year Kisstory of Sweet Goodness

From our classic KISSES Chocolate to the exciting new flavors, we continue to add to the HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand product line. From everyday treats to special occasions like birthdays, weddings and parties to any holiday, millions of chocolate lovers have made HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates a part of their lives.

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HERSHEY KISSES Candy Frequently Asked Questions

Over the years, tens of thousands of curious people have asked us plenty of questions about our company, our history, our products and even our wrappers - from the strip of paper printed with "KISSES" (we call it a "plume") to the bright new colors of the foil wrappers. And now we're answering some of your most frequently asked questions!

HERSHEY’S KISSES Candy History & Variety

From our small beginning as a chocolate company in turn-of-the-20th-century Derry, Pennsylvania, to the international candy company Hershey has become, our HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates have long been a major part of our products. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the history of HERSHEY’S KISSES Candy.

When were KISSES Chocolate first produced?

Have KISSES Chocolates been in continuous production since first being introduced?

How did a chocolate product get to be called “KISSES”?

HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolate Wrapper & Packaging

Some of brand’s earliest innovations came in the area of product design and packaging, creating a springboard for telling the world about the quality chocolate that separated the HERSHEY’S Brand from its many competitors. From wrapping each KISSES Chocolate by hand to the paper plume that acts as a flag for each HERSHEY’S KISSES Product.

Taste the Love

Feel the warmth of roasting cocoa beans, smell rich milk chocolate and watch thousands of candies twist and turn on conveyor belts. We'll take your photo if you'd like to bring the memory home!

Free Admission: HERSHEY'S Chocolate Tour

Tours run continuously during operating hours. This attraction tends to be busier on weekends and holidays. Insider tip: Best times to ride are the first and last two hours of the day.

30 MINS
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE