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To: CPOSharky

A lot cheaper. And maybe out candy manufacturing would come back instead of going to Canada where they can buy cheaper sugar.

The profit margin on candy is so small any increase in sugar price really effects the bottom line.


10 posted on 06/03/2005 5:27:07 PM PDT by Fledermaus (Compassion is a great thing. Just quit making me pay for YOURS with MY money!!!)
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To: Fledermaus

Leaf Candies, Brach. Lots of historical candy companies have left Chicago in the last couple of years, can't compete while paying for RICH US SUGAR GROWERS to get the benefits of protectionism.


14 posted on 06/03/2005 8:07:45 PM PDT by gogipper
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