Classic as it may be, the Cherry Blossom is a divisive candy. Some love it, some hate it, but the bright yellow packaging emblazoned with a cross-section of the treat is an iconic image.

It’s a classic chocolatey confectionery that’s been available in Canada for more than a century. Canadians appear to have a love-hate relationship with Hershey’s Cherry Blossom, a sweet, syrupy treat ...

The company was founded by Charlie William Ergen, Candy Ergen, and James DeFranco in 1980 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.