Since peppers for Sriracha hot sauce must be fresh ground on the day they are harvested, Tran said he'll have to find a new grower if he moves, as well as replace or relocate 60 to 200 employees.
Tran said his first choice is to stay in Irwindale, but the city government's actions have created an uncertain business climate.
"I have had the bad luck to move into a city with a government that acts like a local king," Tran said.
The Government’s South Coast Air Quality Management District inspectors have NOT been able to link any odors to the plant despite multiple visits during the receiving and grinding process. The owner had already installed two additional filtrations systems to abate any odors. The Government’s South Coast Air Quality Management District inspectors have NOT been able to link any odors to the plant despite multiple visits during the receiving and grinding process. The owner had already installed two additional filtrations systems to abate any odors.
Search the LA Times for a more complete story. The complaints seem to have been started by a councilman’s son. The neighborhood is in an industrial area that has a 30 acre open gravel pit across the street and various other industries. Most people in the area state that they have not noticed any significant odor.
Would these people be home to notice the smell if they were at work most of the day?
"This seems very extreme," Irwindale City Attorney Fred Galante told Shyong. "It's disappointing given that [air quality officials] have explained that there are readily available solutions.”
The city of Irwindale has given itself the power to enter the factory, find a solution and serve Huy Fong Foods the bill if it does not grant the company 90 days to fix the odor during its next meeting.
Tran. Wake up. Get the hell out of Cali dude. I’m sure there are plenty of places that would welcome his business and employees.
Tran,
It’s a shake down. Obviously you are not contributing to the right campaign funds. These people are looking for a pay off. Hire somebodies cousin to do a “no show” job.
Sincerely,
Your “friend”
“I have had the bad luck to move into a city with a government that acts like a local king,” Tran said.
Tran, move to Texas while you still can. It’s only a matter of time before California makes business relocation illegal, with SWAT teams to back that up.
Somewhere in the country there is a community crying to have this plant ... and then really crying after they get it.
:: as well as replace or relocate 60 to 200 employees. ::
Funny thing here is that, understaning the cultural precepts of the majority of Tran’s employees, they will willing move to the new location regardless of distance.
The majority of coddled workers not associated with David Tran’s culture would rather not relocate and stay in Irwindale and collect welfare.
He should move his factory to Louisiana. He’d fit right in...............................
That aside, Irwindale's population is all of 1,200 people as of the 2012 census. I'm having a hard time believing the story here. I'm thinking the guy voted against the city council members at some point, and they're trying to get back at him.
Texas.
Sriracha should not only move to a more righteous place, but they should expand their operations. There are huge opportunities in the US market for all variety of Thai foods.
Most of what exists are Thai-style recipes. But an authentic Thai sauce-maker like Sriracha should be marketing at least a dozen popular Thai sauces, instead of just the three they currently offer (Sriracha sauce, Chili Garlic, and Sambal Oelek.)
They should also offer Nam pla fish sauce, as well as the more pungent Pla ra, curry pastes, taochiao (which is like soy sauce paste), Namman hoi (oyster sauce), etc.
From there they might even have, or make a partnership with a restaurant chain specializing in Thai cuisine.