Hershey Canada stopping production of Cherry Blossom candy

Posted January 16, 2025 1:53 pm.
Last Updated January 17, 2025 6:13 pm.
The rumours of its demise were not greatly exaggerated.
Hershey Canada has confirmed with CityNews that it is discontinuing its Cherry Blossom candy.
While the company did not provide a reason, it did say production of the cherished treat across the country will come to an end “in early 2025.”
“Known for its signature combination of maraschino cherry, roasted peanuts, and chocolate coating, this Canadian confectionery icon has created sweet memories for generations of fans,” a spokesperson tells CityNews.
“While this product will be transitioning out of our lineup in the coming months, we’re pleased to let customers know it is still available in selected stores now – giving everyone a chance to enjoy it while supplies last.”
Cherry Blossom was first produced in the 1890s by the Lowney Company’s Canadian subsidiary before a series of acquisitions eventually landed it in the hands of Hershey Canada in the late 1980s.
The individually-wrapped sugar bombs were a ubiquitous part of Canadian kids’ Halloween bags.
Reaction to the candy’s looming extinction was mixed online, with some celebrating its removal from Canada’s collective palate and others yearning for another nostalgic taste.
I dont want to yuck anyones yum here but cherry blossoms might be the worst chocolate candy to ever exist in my opinion. Im not shedding a tear today
— BradBrains (@BradBrains27) January 16, 2025
End of an era
— Carol Dobson (@cjdobsonpei) January 16, 2025
No loss, always found it disgusting.
— Tybernicus (@Tybernicus17) January 16, 2025
This is outrageous. Please reconsider Hershey Canada
— Oakville Jays (@Oakvillejaysfan) January 16, 2025
I hadn't had one in about 50 years then saw them at the dollar store, best place to buy chocolate bars, by the way, and bought one. I used to love them, as I remember. You bite in, eat a bit of the outer layer of chocolate, then suck out the cherry and liquid. Sugar explosion!
— John Olthuis (@JohnOlthuis) January 17, 2025
We used to give them out at Halloween, when we could find enough of them. They were very popular.
— Heather Clemenceau (@HClemenceau) January 17, 2025
I mean, shouldn’t this have been done decades ago?
— Sudbury girl (@sudbury_girl) January 16, 2025
Well, it has been shrinking over the years. Now doing the ultimate shrink. Sad to see it go, even if the quality/quantity has degraded.
— David Kilgour (@davidkilgour99) January 17, 2025
Memories of my childhood!!
— Maggie Lippert (@Trailrunner22) January 16, 2025