The Sweet World of Snickers Chocolate and Hershey’s Chocolate: A Tale of Two Icons

Snickers and Hershey's are two of the best-selling chocolate brands in the world, and Sweet Palace carries imported versions of both. Imported Snickers and Hershey's products include regional exclusives and flavors not sold in standard US retail — things like Snickers Almond, international Hershey's varieties, and limited-edition formats. If you are a chocolate fan who wants to compare what these iconic American brands produce for other markets, Sweet Palace is one of the few places to access them in the US. At Sweet Palace, we source directly and ship nationwide.

Snickers and Hershey's are two names that instantly evoke nostalgia, indulgence, and worldwide recognition. Here is a breakdown of both brands and what makes the imported versions worth trying.

Snickers: What It Is and Why It Works

Snickers, produced by Mars Inc., debuted in 1930. The combination of caramel, peanuts, nougat, and milk chocolate creates a texture and flavor profile that is deliberately multi-dimensional: crunchy, chewy, sweet, and salty in each bite. Snickers is consistently ranked as the best-selling chocolate candy bar globally, with annual sales exceeding $3 billion — a position it has held for multiple consecutive decades according to industry data from Mars Inc. It is available at Sweet Palace's imported Snickers collection.

Hershey's: What Sets It Apart

Hershey's was introduced by Milton S. Hershey in 1900, making it one of the oldest continuously produced chocolate brands in the US. Its distinctively tangy milk chocolate — caused by slightly lipolyzed milk used in the original formula — is what many American consumers grew up eating and consider the definitive chocolate flavor. Hershey's was one of the first companies to make chocolate affordable for average American families, a democratizing move that established the US milk chocolate standard and why Hershey's flavor profile differs noticeably from European chocolates that use higher cocoa butter ratios. Browse Sweet Palace's imported Hershey's collection.

Why Try Imported Versions?

Both Snickers and Hershey's produce regional variants that are not sold in standard US retail. Snickers International markets have released Kesar Pista (Saffron Pistachio) for India and Matcha for Japan. Hershey's has produced Cookies 'n' Crème, Gold, and various international exclusives. Mars Inc. reports that Snickers alone sells in over 70 countries, with market-specific formulations for several of them — the regional varieties available through Sweet Palace represent some of the most distinctive departures from the standard US formula.

Snickers vs. Hershey's: How to Choose

Snickers is for people who want a full, multi-textured chocolate experience — chewy, crunchy, and satisfying as a standalone snack. Hershey's is for people who want pure, simple chocolate that works equally well on its own or as a baking ingredient. Both are available at Sweet Palace and ship nationwide. Browse the Snickers collection and the Hershey's collection to see current flavor availability.