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 thick chocolate on the outside, creamy on the inside and has a very special centre. Serena Austin is a Toronto-based general assignment reporter at the Star. Reach her via email ...

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 ...