Which chocolate bar did Hershey introduce in 1900 as its first mass-produced product?

Hershey introduced the Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bar in 1900 as its first mass-produced product.

Milton S. Hershey had already built a successful caramel business before turning his attention to milk chocolate. After studying European chocolate-making methods and developing manufacturing techniques in the United States, he introduced a standardized milk chocolate bar that could be produced and sold widely.

The bar helped establish the Hershey Company as a major American chocolate manufacturer. Its relatively affordable price and consistent form made milk chocolate accessible to a much larger market than handmade confections. The product became the foundation of Hershey’s later range of bars and candies.

The 1900 launch is often confused with later Hershey products. Hershey’s Kisses were introduced in 1907, Mr. Goodbar followed in 1925, and Hershey’s Special Dark is a later dark-chocolate product. The original bar was specifically a milk chocolate bar bearing Hershey’s name.