British Expats - Random stuff - the anything else thread

Wal-Mart sells these chocolate bars for $1 CAD (approx 0.73 US$) and they are pretty good and on the front of the label have a Swiss flag and say product of Switzerland.

Doesn't seem like a place where it would be low cost to make a chocolate bar, was surprised the price was only $1.

From what I could find some Swiss company named Coop is apparently making the bars.

Siouxie

Jul 2nd 2020 6:12 pm

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Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12875671)

"Our Finest" Swiss chocolate bars are really good, I agree! You were lucky getting them at that price, they are usually $2. :D

scrubbedexpat091

Jul 2nd 2020 6:20 pm

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Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 12875690)

"Our Finest" Swiss chocolate bars are really good, I agree! You were lucky getting them at that price, they are usually $2. :D

They are branded Great Value out west apparently, maybe that is why they are $1 but still made in Switzerland.

The name brands are I think in the $3 to $4 range.

BuckinghamshireBoy

Jul 2nd 2020 7:45 pm

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Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12875671)

Wal-Mart sells these chocolate bars for $1 CAD (approx 0.73 US$) and they are pretty good and on the front of the label have a Swiss flag and say product of Switzerland.

Doesn't seem like a place where it would be low cost to make a chocolate bar, was surprised the price was only $1.

From what I could find some Swiss company named Coop is apparently making the bars.

Coop owns the Swiss chocolate company Halba.

One of the biggest Swiss retailers, not 'high-end' but not that far off.

Partially discharged

Jul 3rd 2020 12:35 am

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Originally Posted by BuckinghamshireBoy (Post 12875708)

Coop owns the Swiss chocolate company Halba.

One of the biggest Swiss retailers, not 'high-end' but not that far off.

I recall visiting friends in Switzerland in the mid 90's and getting the store bought brand at Co-op and it was much cheaper than Lindt or others and to me it tasted just as good.

Shard

Jul 3rd 2020 1:08 am

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I've recently just polished off two bars of "Lindt with a Hint of Salt". It should be placed on the Class A narcotics list.

BuckinghamshireBoy

Jul 3rd 2020 1:09 am

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Originally Posted by Partially discharged (Post 12875819)

I recall visiting friends in Switzerland in the mid 90's and getting the store bought brand at Co-op and it was much cheaper than Lindt or others and to me it tasted just as good.

Coop was my store of choice for more than 25 years, their 'own label' products were fine, and as you say, considerably cheaper than the 'named brands'.

All thing being equal, I'm expecting a delivery of Coop cheese (freezer being made ready) and some other Swiss delicacies in a couple of weeks time...

BuckinghamshireBoy

Jul 3rd 2020 1:11 am

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Originally Posted by Shard (Post 12875833)

I've recently just polished off two bars of "Lindt with a Hint of Salt". It should be placed on the Class A narcotics list.

Oh good grief, I'd missed that off my shopping list... Thank you! :thumbup:

Piff Poff

Jul 3rd 2020 2:23 am

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OMG, i seem to have bought a brand new motorcycle. I pick her up tomorrow. Exactly 33 years after picking up my very 1st brand new bike. With sadness, I'm giving up on troublesome 2 strokes and going for something new and hopefully reliable. Eeek!

BristolUK

Jul 3rd 2020 3:04 am

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Originally Posted by Piff Poff (Post 12875897)

...I'm giving up on troublesome 2 strokes

I'm guessing a 2 stroke isn't something that needs your foot pushing down the starter pedal twice to get going. :lol:

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