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BatVink
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Posted: 2nd Oct 2004 00:18 Edited at: 2nd Oct 2004 00:19
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We were recently told at work that chocolate bar prices from the vending machine were being increased by 12.5% due to the current cocoa crisis.

After a quick question on a post-it note, the guy who refills it very kindly responded with a post-it that wholesale prices were still high.

My research shows the average price last year was 79.6 cents / lb, compared to an average this year of 69.4 cents / lb. I've left this info on another post-it note, I'll keep all you cocoa-concerned pundits informed of his next response.

In the meantime, if anyone else has a vending machine they can post the question on, it will greatly aid my research. I'm willing to host a gallery of post-it photos should this escalate into the major issue that I believe this should be.

Justice for Cocoa!

Footnote: On a more serious note, it looks like manufacturers are taking advantage of previously high prices, to no advantage for the more deprived countries which produce it. Post-It and find out why!

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Posted: 2nd Oct 2004 01:02 Edited at: 2nd Oct 2004 01:03
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If this hadn't been you posting BatVink I honestly would have thought "what is this guy on?".

Now I know that for sure

If you have issues with companies ripping off cocoa producing countries - then buy fair trade chocolate. Simple really! My personal favourite would be the Dubble bar.

Cheers,

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Jeku
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@BatVink - My family owns a couple of vending machines. I'll confront the stock lady and ask if she's heard anything.

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Damokles
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I hope belgian chocolats will not become more expensive, it tastes so good

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Van B
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Posted: 2nd Oct 2004 01:21
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I love Belgian chocolate, but it's too rich, it get's sickly if you eat too much. Personally I'm a Cadburry fan, most other chocolate sucks in comparison. Not that I eat too much chocolate though, I prefer boiled sweets, like an old woman really, cinnamon balls are my favourites .

The annoying thing about our vending machine at work, firstly they got rid of the Trebor SoftFruits, and secondly the woman who fills it has a mullet and also chooses lunchtime to fill the machine up - round about the time when most people want to use it .


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Posted: 2nd Oct 2004 02:27
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Quote: "If this hadn't been you posting BatVink I honestly would have thought "what is this guy on?"."


oh-oh. I've managed to frequent these forums for 18 months without any reputation or give-away traits. I've been able to comment as a neutral bystander on many global topics, such as Skegness, women and light bulbs.

Obviously this post has tipped the balance.

In my defence, the chocolate company did post a notice blaming the cocoa crisis for the price hike.

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I blame the internet. The piracy of chocolate bars over p2p networks is crippling the industry.

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*Glances at Mouses' post and then uninstalls his MarsTorrent*

Ahem, more on topic, My school has some vending machines, it will be quite intresting to see if the prices go up, Then do a little post-it conversation with the diner staff
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Quote: "I love Belgian chocolate, but it's too rich. It gets sick if you eat too much. Personally, I'm a Cadburry fan. Most other chocolates suck in comparison. Not that I eat too much chocolate though, I prefer boiled sweets. Like an old woman really. Cinnamon balls are my favourites.

The annoying things about our vending machine at work are: first, they got rid of the Trebor SoftFruits, and second, the woman who fills it has a mullet and chooses lunchtime to fill the machine up - round about the time when most people want to use it."


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Quote: "Then do a little post-it conversation with the diner staff "


That's the spirit, join the brothers and march on against this mockery that is draining us of our right to chocolate, and at the right price.

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I too was ready to join this action until I realised my supply of post-it notes had depleted, upon arriving at the newsagent to purchase more, I noted an astronomical increase in the retail price of Post-It's!

Apparently the adhesive used in post-it's is currently in shortage also, I have left a note on a chocolate bar wrapper to enquire as to what is going on. I am eagerly awaiting a reply.


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you guys havent tried chocolate until u have real couveture.

mmmmmmmm lush

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anyone tried that Torblone chocolate hazel thing...mmmmm

too bad I have sworn off all chocolate due to 258 cholesterol.


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I think I upset the choccy man. The machine is empty, and he hasn't returned to refill it.

I can only hope I am not blamed and banned from the coke machine as retribution. Sugar is my lifeline.

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Tried Canderell (or however its spelt) ?


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Quote: "Tried Canderell (or however its spelt)"


You'll never put another sweetener in your system again if you read this (one of many sources)...
http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame/damage.txt

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Heh, I have a condition that my body isnt able to break down phenylalanine (the stuff that is in aspartame), so if I have to much of it, I can get brain damage. That said, it seems its a good thing I can't have it anyway

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I make a concious effort tpo avoid sweeteners. It's very difficult though, even non-diet drinks contain it, and bizarre products like Super Noodles (4-minute quick noodles to the rest of the world).

I find it quite annoying that some products are marketed as "good for kids" yet contain such a controversial ingredient. One of the best examples is Ribena Toothkind.

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I'm in a mood to beat the living daylights out of these conspiracy nut jobs. [Or is that the aspartame talking?]
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Candy
Chocolate
*** balls

Bleh, I prefer:



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jpegs?


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@Mr Flibble lol

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Quote: "Please do not switch from one dangerous artificial sweetener
(aspartame) to another (e.g., acesulfame-k). I have a resource
list of "healthier" sweeteners and sources on my web page. Please
use these more natural, time-tested sweeteners to promote long-term
health as opposed to destroying it.
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funny how someone issuing a health warning with no references happens to sell alternatives

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