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Originally Posted by Twisted Canuck
Well this is a real kick in the pants! Pepsico bought out Spitz in 2008, and now they are shutting the original plant in Bow Island down, laying off 53 people in a small town. Brutal. Because they want to move production to the USA, maybe because it is cheaper with corporate taxes? Sad day, my favorite brand since forever. My families home quarter is in Purple Springs, just down the road, and I was always proud Spitz was 'local'....damn.
http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/c...erta-1.4540237 |
Yuppers a sad day when any industry moves from Alberta.
IMHO; Spitz is a staple on any of my outdoor activities.
It was Spitz or nothing.
I am wondering if I can buy them and freeze them for future outings and they still have the crack/freshness to them?
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