• ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝@feddit.uk
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    2 days ago

    It is always difficult to see great British companies on the list:

    • Walkers
    • Cadbury’s - I went to Uni in Brim and lived on land donated by the family (no bar allowed because they were Quackers), then by the chocolate factory (smelled sooo good) and used Bournville train station (painted in the company colours), so feel some connection to their history

    Luckily, I’ve cut sugar and crisps out of my diet, so I was already boycotting them. Kind of.

    • GiveOver@feddit.uk
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      20 hours ago

      Walkers became popular after they were bought by Americans. Smiths and Golden Wonder/Tayto are the casualties

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        11 hours ago

        Been eating Walkers since the 60s. Just happens that my family emigrated from Scotland.

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      1 day ago

      Kraft buying Cadbury’s - a part of every Brit died that day. I bought it once since and will never touch it again. They ruined it.

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        9 hours ago

        Check the factory on the packaging. I think some of their UK factories have to retain the original recipe… Can’t remember the details, so not that useful.

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        11 hours ago

        The last couple of times I’ve ordered Crunchies online, the chocolate tasted off. No creaminess at all. It doesn’t taste like vegetable oil and wax so I’m not sure if it’s American influence.