Bid wars over Cadbury

[chocadmin]

So hershey/ferrero are joining the bidding for Cadbury, and there's a rumour that Nestle might too.
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What does everyone else think, good thing, bad thing, indifferent?

[Forth Bridges]

Maybe give it to ferrero?

NESTLE would get bloke by the Competition commission plus there destory rowtrees.   

[oldspice]

I would not like to see any of the big contenders getting their hands on Cadbury. It can only end in lower quality products. However, what's the alternative? Job losses are inevitable, whatever the outcome and I suppose a dip in quality is too because if Cadbury cannot make the brand pay, who can?

[drterror666]

Why can't all the British chocolatiers dip in and go for it?  Maybe in league with Richard Branson or someone.  I fear for Green & Black's.

[DrWho]

I would not like to see any of the big contenders getting their hands on Cadbury. It can only end in lower quality products. However, what's the alternative? Job losses are inevitable, whatever the outcome and I suppose a dip in quality is too because if Cadbury cannot make the brand pay, who can?

Lower quality products? Yeah, cos it's top drawer right now!  Eeesh!!! 

[smurfboy]

I would not like to see any of the big contenders getting their hands on Cadbury. It can only end in lower quality products. However, what's the alternative? Job losses are inevitable, whatever the outcome and I suppose a dip in quality is too because if Cadbury cannot make the brand pay, who can?

Lower quality products? Yeah, cos it's top drawer right now!  Eeesh!!! 

Well it's certainly far superior to Nestle, who I'd hate to see get their hands on it.

[oldspice]

I would not like to see any of the big contenders getting their hands on Cadbury. It can only end in lower quality products. However, what's the alternative? Job losses are inevitable, whatever the outcome and I suppose a dip in quality is too because if Cadbury cannot make the brand pay, who can?

Lower quality products? Yeah, cos it's top drawer right now!  Eeesh!!! 

Well it's certainly far superior to Nestle, who I'd hate to see get their hands on it.

Absolutely!

[DrWho]

I wouldn't say it was far superior to Nestle but it is better.  Not only is Nestle poor chocolate. but their attitude to their customers is appalling.  Witness a conversation between Mrs Who (my Mum) and Nestle recently regarding Black Magic.  She phoned to say how bad they are compared with the selection of the 70s.  They were rude and dismissive.  My Mum felt quite upset afterwards and said she'll never buy another box, instead will have Terry's All Gold (Kraft) from now on

[oldspice]

I totally agree with your mum Dr. The Black Magic selection in the 70s was wonderful but now it's pitiful. Much can be said of Diary Box. As for All Gold, well, again, a pitiful selection compared with the 1970s and the chocolate itself it is the cooking chocolate category. If fact, I can think of no chocolate selection today that is worth buying.

[chocadmin]

DOH, sorry folks I had to restart the voting because it missed off Hershey/Ferrero (because I put a slash in the name - what a silly bit of software).

[oldspice]

This was up for discussion on radio Foyur last night. They were talking about the bid from Hershey and a chocolatier (I think that's how you spell it) tasted a sample of each and said that although not perfect, cadbury was the best by far. He described Hershey as 'cheese paste) and then several people emailed the programme saying how truly revolting Hershy is.

So, if Cadbury goes to Hershey and with Nestle now truly having destroyed Rowntree - it's time to give up chocolate!

[smurfboy]

Hershey choc is vile - it barely tastes of cocoa at all. Anyone who criticises Cadbury should try this first!

[chocadmin]

I don't think Hershey would alter Cadbury (they're American but they're not stupid). I would actually hope that a merger with Hershey (far preferable than Kraft, although it'd be better still if Cadbury remained independent), would increase the chance of Hershey distributing British choc in America.
Oh and the reason Hershey barely taste of cocoa is coz American choc only needs 11% cocoa

[drterror666]

11%!!!  But they may as well not bother!

[Cherry_Ripe]

Cadbury has agreed to the Kraft takeover!