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Old Mar 4th 2015, 4:10 am
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Originally Posted by Sue
If anyone hasn't yet, please sign the petition that someone started: MoveOn Petitions - Protest Hersheys Lawsuit against British Chocolate Importers

I note the Hershey's FB page is still swarming with people upset over the decision. This can't be helping their image.
I have already signed it and sent it to many of my colleagues and friends.
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Old Mar 4th 2015, 4:27 pm
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"Hershey to ban Home Depot in case we are stupid enough to think it's a Reese's factory or a Reese's peanut butter cup factory."

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Old Mar 6th 2015, 1:12 am
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Originally Posted by GeoffM
"Hershey to ban Home Depot in case we are stupid enough to think it's a Reese's factory or a Reese's peanut butter cup factory."

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Old Mar 19th 2015, 2:21 am
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An interesting article on Cadbury's & Hershey chocolates:

BBC News - Does Cadbury chocolate taste different in different countries?
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Old Mar 19th 2015, 11:00 am
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Originally Posted by lizzyq
An interesting article on Cadbury's & Hershey chocolates:

BBC News - Does Cadbury chocolate taste different in different countries?
" creates butyric acid - a compound found in such diverse substances as parmesan cheese and baby spit-up. It gives the chocolate a "tangy taste""

Yeah... That's what I want from chocolate.
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Old Mar 19th 2015, 1:03 pm
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Originally Posted by Nutek
" creates butyric acid - a compound found in such diverse substances as parmesan cheese and baby spit-up. It gives the chocolate a "tangy taste""

Yeah... That's what I want from chocolate.
It's where that sick taste comes from. Americans are just used to it I guess, because they don't seem to notice it.

Hell of a thing to get used to
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