Posted on 02/20/2009 3:02:43 PM PST by shielagolden
I hope most of them voted for demo-rats.
JoMa
I have no issues with a company utilizing a foreign Country to reduce their costs as part of an integrated program to retain customers, profitability, and ensure the future of the company.
That said, I see foreign candy makers doing well here, whether or not they are located here or in their native lands.
I can only assume that Hershey’s feels that giving less value and charging more, while reducing costs is the best business model their executives can come up with.
I noticed the lowered volume of candy in their products last Halloween, and decided then that I would not be buying anymore of their overpriced goods. Now, I feel even better about that decision.
As an aside, the employees were awarded a very nice severance package, and had just over two years to prepare for this event. I wonder how many of the nearly three million currently unemployed had even a fraction of that time as notice?
Yes, Reading, the town where they shut the plant is a big democrat area.
The Hershey Chocolate Company and Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Co. (HERCO), however, are extremely conservative.
How do I know? I live here. I can see the west factory and I type this.
Kerry tried to rent out Hershey Park and they told him to take a hike.
They constantly support conservative candidates financially.
They are trying to keep as much manufacturing in the US as possible.
It has been a combination of things, several mentioned by posters, that have made them go elsewhere.
The two companies mentioned above report to the Hershey Trust Company that supports The Hershey School for disadvantaged youth.
Hershey is a wonderful company trying to make a profit but has to adjust to the world economy.
Hersheys has not been Hersheys for several years. I forget who bought them out.
I went and stayed in a very fancy hotel in Hershey Pa. They had the BEST resturant there. The food was wonderful. There amusement park and zoo were wonderful. I really liked the place and if it is still open ya’ll should go. They also have a great golf coarse there for those who play. I do not. Very fun place. Hotel very expensive though.
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