Let Them Eat Chocolate: One Company’s Economic Stimulus
Written by Audrie Zettick on January 27, 2009
While continuing to read and track issues related to economic stimulus and HR 1, I stumbled across this article about Hershey Foods. (Full disclosure: I live in the Hershey, PA area and like have a passion for chocolate.)
Seems that Hershey’s sales rose in the 4th quarter, to the tune of 2.6%, resulting in profits being up 3.8% for the year. Improved management–including decreased costs, price increases and better advertising–went a long way toward achieving these results. Perhaps the Big Three Automakers could learn something from Hershey.
I’d like to offer another spin: with the Democrats controlling Congress, the economy in the tank and massive government debt growing, more people are turning to the endorphin-rush of eating chocolate to deal with anxiety (endorphins lessen pain and stress). It’s been documented that chocolate also produces serotonin and that dark chocolate contains a similar ingredient to marijuana, creating a sense of euphoria. (Wait, are they already serving dark chocolate in the House Democrat caucus?)
Whatever. It’s economic stimulus for my hometown. That works for me.
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One Response to “Let Them Eat Chocolate: One Company’s Economic Stimulus”
I for one have been eating more chocolate and I live in North Carolina! Not only is this good for Hershey Foods, but my health club is benefiting too. The economy in my town has not suffered as much as some other parts of the country, at least not yet. I’m proud that my husband’s company refused bailout funds - too many government strings attached.
By Kathy E. on Jan 28, 2009