—The U.S. can't get enough Reese's (The Hershey Company) and M&Ms (Mars Wrigley), according to PennLive. The study, conducted by candy subscription platform Candy Club, found the favorite candy of countries across the globe, and Reese's and M&Ms tied as America's favorite candy.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the No. 1 selling candy brand in the United States, consisting of white fudge, milk, or dark chocolate cups filled with peanut butter. They were invented by H.B. Reese after he founded the H.B. Reese Candy Company in 1923.
Candy subscription platform, Candy Club, compiled a master list of data that leveraged surveys in countries around the globe which determined which candies were the favorite of each. When it came to the States, two consistently tied for the number one stop: M&M's and Reese's.
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This trendy American candy became big primarily because of World War II, and due to its influence on candy in America, it blew up big time. A Reese's cup is a peanut butter candy surrounded by a chocolate shell, and it's vastly different from a Butterfinger.
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Reese's Pieces. American's typically love all things peanut butter, so it should come as no surprise that Reese's Pieces have made the list of the most popular sweets over there! ...