So, I buy a bar of Cadbury's at a CVS around the corner.

Good chocolate, right? Yeah- I know -- it's not Neuhaus or some super
fine Belgian or Swiss delicacy.

It's just a basic, good-tasting chocolate for what it's worth. No
more, no less.

Then I bite into it-- and my jaw freezes. Ugh-- that chalky taste and
shoe polish finish seems familiar.... this tastes nothing like
chocolate. WHich means, it tastes just like, like...


I look at the back of the label. Sure enough:

"Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury Company"

There really should be a ****ing law.

wrote:
> So, I buy a bar of Cadbury's at a CVS around the corner.
>
> Good chocolate, right? Yeah- I know -- it's not Neuhaus or some super
> fine Belgian or Swiss delicacy.
>
> It's just a basic, good-tasting chocolate for what it's worth. No
> more, no less.
>
> Then I bite into it-- and my jaw freezes. Ugh-- that chalky taste and
> shoe polish finish seems familiar.... this tastes nothing like
> chocolate. WHich means, it tastes just like, like...
>
>
> I look at the back of the label. Sure enough:
>
> "Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury Company"
>
> There really should be a ****ing law.
>


Mail them a copy of this post, along with the label.

Bob

On 18 Mar 2007 15:30:02 -0700, wrote:

>"Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury Company"
>
>There really should be a

It was labeled on the OUTSIDE of the package. They did everything
they should have done. Why didn't you read the labeling more
closely? This is your responsibility.

On Mar 18, 4:30 pm, wrote:
> So, I buy a bar of Cadbury's at a CVS around the corner.
>
> Good chocolate, right? Yeah- I know -- it's not Neuhaus or some super
> fine Belgian or Swiss delicacy.
>
> It's just a basic, good-tasting chocolate for what it's worth. No
> more, no less.
>
> Then I bite into it-- and my jaw freezes. Ugh-- that chalky taste and
> shoe polish finish seems familiar.... this tastes nothing like
> chocolate. WHich means, it tastes just like, like...
>
> I look at the back of the label. Sure enough:
>
> "Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury Company"
>
> There really should be a ****ing law.

Strange. I have had those and they taste just fine. I'm not sure I've
even had anything else though.

My very favorite chocolate bar is the Carmello, though. I like
Symphany very much too. The real expensive chocolate is not my
favorite, especially things like Godiva. It's good, but not worth the
price to me. I do like Dove and a lot of the Toberleone (sp) brands
though.

I have a worse copyright problem. At least it told you you were buying
a Hershey product and nobody was trying to screw either Hershey or
Cadbury, but I once bought some choc. covered cheeries. The big brand
of course is Brach's Cordial Cheeries in the familiar red and white
box. When I got them home and read the fine print it said Broch's
cordially yours cheeries. They tasted like wax candles too. dkw

Ward Abbott > wrote in
:

> On 18 Mar 2007 15:30:02 -0700, wrote:
>
>>"Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury
>>Company"
>>
>>There really should be a
>
> It was labeled on the OUTSIDE of the package. They did
> everything they should have done. Why didn't you read
> the labeling more closely? This is your responsibility.

besides which, the ones now made by Hershey are *way* better
than the ones made by Peter Paul in the 70s. of course neither
one tastes like a "real" Cadbury's (which i find way too
sweet, besides being milk chocolate<ick>).
if you want to pay a dollar fifty or so, there are places
(like Shaw's in New England) that sell the imported Cadbury's.
just read the label.
lee
--
Question with boldness even the existence of god; because if
there be
one, he must more approve the homage of reason than that of
blindfolded
fear. - Thomas Jefferson

wrote:

> So, I buy a bar of Cadbury's at a CVS around the corner.
>
> Good chocolate, right? Yeah- I know -- it's not Neuhaus or some super
> fine Belgian or Swiss delicacy.
>
> It's just a basic, good-tasting chocolate for what it's worth. No
> more, no less.
>
> Then I bite into it-- and my jaw freezes. Ugh-- that chalky taste and
> shoe polish finish seems familiar.... this tastes nothing like
> chocolate. WHich means, it tastes just like, like...
>
>
> I look at the back of the label. Sure enough:
>
> "Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury Company"
>
> There really should be a ****ing law.

That's for sure. I've always loved Cadbury. If it's
now being made by Hershey it's gonna be bad. Hershey
chocolate is always gritty. And their milk chocolate
isn't very milky - it's almost the same color as
dark chocolate. Bummer. They're also making Reese's
Peanut Butter Cups now, I believe. I haven't had a
regular one in a while but now I'm afraid they've been
ruined, too.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

Ward Abbott wrote:

> On 18 Mar 2007 15:30:02 -0700, wrote:
>
>
>>"Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury Company"
>>
>>There really should be a
>
>
> It was labeled on the OUTSIDE of the package. They did everything
> they should have done. Why didn't you read the labeling more
> closely? This is your responsibility.

That's ridiculous. You mean every time someone buys
a product that they usually buy that they should carefully
read the label to see if it's now being manufactured by
a different company? You'd double your shopping time.
If they change makes they should put it in giant letter
on the front of the package so you can't miss it!!!!

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

Steve Wertz > wrote in
:

> On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:46:43 +0000 (UTC), enigma wrote:
>
>> if you want to pay a dollar fifty or so, there are places
>> (like Shaw's in New England) that sell the imported
>> Cadbury's. just read the label.
>
> I can find the originals in many foreign markets around
> here. or even in the English foods section of a regular
> supermarket.

i'm in the boonies. Shaw's (45 minute drive) is the
supermarket that i know carries Cadbury's (& Areo bars, which
used to be Nestle's but now are an import only item)
lee
--
Question with boldness even the existence of god; because if
there be
one, he must more approve the homage of reason than that of
blindfolded
fear. - Thomas Jefferson

On Mar 18, 7:46 pm, enigma > wrote:
> Ward Abbott > wrote :
>
> > On 18 Mar 2007 15:30:02 -0700, wrote:
>
> >>"Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury
> >>Company"
>
> >>There really should be a
>
> > It was labeled on the OUTSIDE of the package. They did
> > everything they should have done. Why didn't you read
> > the labeling more closely? This is your responsibility.
>
> besides which, the ones now made by Hershey are *way* better
> than the ones made by Peter Paul in the 70s. of course neither
> one tastes like a "real" Cadbury's (which i find way too
> sweet, besides being milk chocolate<ick>).

I'm with you - never liked Cadbury's - too thick, sweet and cloying.
And a double "ick" for milk chocolate. ;-) They need to hire some
dark chocolate bunnies.

N.

Kate Connally > wrote in
:

> That's for sure. I've always loved Cadbury. If it's
> now being made by Hershey it's gonna be bad. Hershey
> chocolate is always gritty. And their milk chocolate
> isn't very milky - it's almost the same color as
> dark chocolate. Bummer. They're also making Reese's
> Peanut Butter Cups now, I believe. I haven't had a
> regular one in a while but now I'm afraid they've been
> ruined, too.

you obviously haven't had one in *quite* a while, because
Reese Candy merged with Hershey's in 1963! oh, and they used
Hershey's chocolate from the time the company started.

here's an article on Hershey's & Cadbury that explains why
Cadbury has Hershey's making the bars:
http://www.brandchannel.com/features...t.asp?pf_id=71
lee
--
Question with boldness even the existence of god; because if
there be
one, he must more approve the homage of reason than that of
blindfolded
fear. - Thomas Jefferson

On 18 Mar 2007 15:30:02 -0700, wrote:

>So, I buy a bar of Cadbury's at a CVS around the corner.
>
>Good chocolate, right? Yeah- I know -- it's not Neuhaus or some super
>fine Belgian or Swiss delicacy.
>
>It's just a basic, good-tasting chocolate for what it's worth. No
>more, no less.
>
>Then I bite into it-- and my jaw freezes. Ugh-- that chalky taste and
>shoe polish finish seems familiar.... this tastes nothing like
>chocolate. WHich means, it tastes just like, like...
>
>
>I look at the back of the label. Sure enough:
>
>"Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury Company"
>
>There really should be a ****ing law.

I don't think it's a new development... but to be honest, I'm
surprised that Cadburys even lets them put the purple label on it,
because it is NOT 'Cadburys' chocolate... it's not even Cadbury's
proper recipe! Cadburys chocolate from Australia or New Zealand or the
UK or Canada is all wonderful (and all tastes pretty much the same)
but the US version tastes like candlewax. It only took me one bar to
swear off it for life... I don't like Hersheys either, except for some
of the specialty kisses.

enigma wrote:

> Kate Connally > wrote in
> :
>
>
>>That's for sure. I've always loved Cadbury. If it's
>>now being made by Hershey it's gonna be bad. Hershey
>>chocolate is always gritty. And their milk chocolate
>>isn't very milky - it's almost the same color as
>>dark chocolate. Bummer. They're also making Reese's
>>Peanut Butter Cups now, I believe. I haven't had a
>>regular one in a while but now I'm afraid they've been
>>ruined, too.
>
>
> you obviously haven't had one in *quite* a while, because
> Reese Candy merged with Hershey's in 1963! oh, and they used
> Hershey's chocolate from the time the company started.

Hmmm? I only just noticed it on the label recently.
I always thought the chocolate on a Reese's Peanut
Butter Cup was pretty decent. Although, now that you
mention it, it seems to me that Hershey's chocolate
used to be a lot better than it is now, or maybe I
was less discriminating in my younger days. Hershey's
kisses are the absolute worst. They have a texture like
they have sawdust in them as filler. I haven't had a
plain Hershey's chocolate bar in years. I prefer
Nestle's when I do have one. Well actually I prefer
Cadbury's Milk Chocolate when I can get that.

> here's an article on Hershey's & Cadbury that explains why
> Cadbury has Hershey's making the bars:
> http://www.brandchannel.com/features...t.asp?pf_id=71

Very interesting.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

Steve Wertz wrote:

> On Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:50:54 -0500, Kate Connally wrote:
>
>
>>That's for sure. I've always loved Cadbury. If it's
>>now being made by Hershey it's gonna be bad. Hershey
>>chocolate is always gritty.
>
>
> Your from PA and you don't like Hershey? I suppose you prefer
> Hunts over Heinz, too?

Hell, no! That would be sacrilege. However, Heinz
make a superior product. Hershey does not. It's not
so much PA patriotism but choosing the best quality
wherever it's from.

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

as long as no one touches my DOVE!





"Kate Connally" > wrote in message
...
> enigma wrote:
>
>> Kate Connally > wrote in
>> :
>>>That's for sure. I've always loved Cadbury. If it's
>>>now being made by Hershey it's gonna be bad. Hershey
>>>chocolate is always gritty. And their milk chocolate
>>>isn't very milky - it's almost the same color as
>>>dark chocolate. Bummer. They're also making Reese's
>>>Peanut Butter Cups now, I believe. I haven't had a
>>>regular one in a while but now I'm afraid they've been
>>>ruined, too.
>>
>>
>> you obviously haven't had one in *quite* a while, because Reese Candy
>> merged with Hershey's in 1963! oh, and they used Hershey's chocolate
>> from the time the company started.
>
> Hmmm? I only just noticed it on the label recently.
> I always thought the chocolate on a Reese's Peanut
> Butter Cup was pretty decent. Although, now that you
> mention it, it seems to me that Hershey's chocolate
> used to be a lot better than it is now, or maybe I
> was less discriminating in my younger days. Hershey's
> kisses are the absolute worst. They have a texture like
> they have sawdust in them as filler. I haven't had a
> plain Hershey's chocolate bar in years. I prefer
> Nestle's when I do have one. Well actually I prefer
> Cadbury's Milk Chocolate when I can get that.
>
>> here's an article on Hershey's & Cadbury that explains why Cadbury has
>> Hershey's making the bars:
>> http://www.brandchannel.com/features...t.asp?pf_id=71
>
> Very interesting.
>
> Kate
>
> --
> Kate Connally
> “If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
> Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
> Until you bite their heads off.”
> What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?
>

readandpostrosie wrote on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:08:24 -0500:

"as long as no one touches my DOVE!"

You are aware that Dove is owned by Mars?


James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

E-mail, with obvious alterations:
not.jim.silverton.at.comcast.not

readandpostrosie wrote:
> as long as no one touches my DOVE!

I'm loving all this Ferrero and Peregina chocolate that I'm having over
here. The Mon Cheri in the states is totally different than the ones
here...here they're a cherry with cherry brandy inside dark chocolate.
There there hazelnuts inside. I may never eat any american brand of
chocolate again...


--
That was black magic, and it was easy to use. Easy and fun. Like Legos.

-Harry Dresden

On Mar 19, 9:53 am, Kate Connally > wrote:
> Ward Abbott wrote:
> > On 18 Mar 2007 15:30:02 -0700, wrote:
>
> >>"Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury Company"
>
> >>There really should be a
>
> > It was labeled on the OUTSIDE of the package. They did everything
> > they should have done. Why didn't you read the labeling more
> > closely? This is your responsibility.
>
> That's ridiculous. You mean every time someone buys
> a product that they usually buy that they should carefully
> read the label to see if it's now being manufactured by
> a different company? You'd double your shopping time.
> If they change makes they should put it in giant letter
> on the front of the package so you can't miss it!!!!
>
> Kate
>
> --
> Kate Connally

I bet there isn't a food provider in the country that will announce in
block-high letters that THIS BAG OF SUGAR IS NOW 4 POUNDS INSTEAD OF 5
POUNDS BUT IT COSTS THE SAME, or THIS CAN OF COFFEE USED TO BE A 16-
OUNCE CAN, BUT FOR THE SAME PRICE, NOW YOU CAN HAVE 12 OUNCES!

LOL.

N.

James Silverton wrote:
> readandpostrosie wrote on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:08:24 -0500:
>
> "as long as no one touches my DOVE!"
>
> You are aware that Dove is owned by Mars?

Speaking of Mars, there's a town near Pittsburgh
named Mars. I've known about it my whole live and
I'm sort of used to it but the other day I read
something in the newspaper about someone "moving
to Mars" and I just had this hilarious image of
them packing up their rocket ship . . . .

Kate

--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?

Nancy2 wrote:

> On Mar 19, 9:53 am, Kate Connally > wrote:
>
>>Ward Abbott wrote:
>>
>>>On 18 Mar 2007 15:30:02 -0700, wrote:
>>
>>>>"Manufactured by HERSHEY, under license from the Cadbury Company"
>>
>>>>There really should be a
>>
>>>It was labeled on the OUTSIDE of the package. They did everything
>>>they should have done. Why didn't you read the labeling more
>>>closely? This is your responsibility.
>>
>>That's ridiculous. You mean every time someone buys
>>a product that they usually buy that they should carefully
>>read the label to see if it's now being manufactured by
>>a different company? You'd double your shopping time.
>>If they change makes they should put it in giant letter
>>on the front of the package so you can't miss it!!!!
>>
>>Kate
>>
>>--
>>Kate Connally
>
>
> I bet there isn't a food provider in the country that will announce in
> block-high letters that THIS BAG OF SUGAR IS NOW 4 POUNDS INSTEAD OF 5
> POUNDS BUT IT COSTS THE SAME, or THIS CAN OF COFFEE USED TO BE A 16-
> OUNCE CAN, BUT FOR THE SAME PRICE, NOW YOU CAN HAVE 12 OUNCES!
>
> LOL.
>
> N.

Yeah, that one get's me, too. There oughta be a law!
It's got so I check everything now to make sure it has
the right quantity in it. The 12-oz. package of bacon
really gripes me!

Kate


--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?