Originally Posted by
picturegal
I don't usually comment, but since chocolate is my favorite food group, I must agree with those who don't like Hershey and prefer dark chocolate. I am partial to Lindt truffels, extra dark, myself. But when I was in Australia I found dark chocolate Kit Kats, and they were yummy. Never seen them here for some reason except one year at Halloween.
Hershey holds the license in the US for Kit Kat. This survived a sale by Rowntree to Nestle, but if Hershey is sold, the license is lost. I've read Hershey has invested heavily to ramp up production while experimenting with flavor(s). For now Japanese Kit Kats rule!