People are just realizing how Hershey’s Kisses got their name – and it’s nothing to do with how you eat them
A CLASSIC American chocolate treat has an interesting origin.
The name behind Hershey’s Kisses has more to do with how they’re made than how they’re consumed.
Previous reporting from The Vintage News revealed the origin of the name.
The Hershey’s Kiss was introduced to the market in 1907.
Many noted the interesting shape of the candy and its shiny packaging.
Initially, the popular candy was hand-wrapped individually.
However, upon the introduction of the conveyor belt, the candy was produced mechanically.
The name Hershey’s Kiss is said to have come from the sound the machine makes when dispensing the chocolate.
The popular candy is often reproduced in different colored wrapping to reflect holidays.
Some popular wrappers include those in Easter pastel colors.
Hershey’s also introduced different flavors and twists on the candy.
The Kiss is also available in white chocolate and dark chocolate flavors.
By 1986, the Valentine’s Day twist on the candy introduced even more wrapper colors.
The name in combination with the festive packaging made it a popular choice for gifting a lover.
By 1991, the candy also came in fall harvest colors.
The foil wrappers come in orange and red in addition to iconic silver to symbolize the changing seasons.