Last US sardine cans being packed in Maine

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Last US sardine cans being packed in Maine - Yahoo! News

How's that "Hope and change" working for ya?

From the article, it seems like this is a process that started a long time ago. Demand has steadily been decreasing. "Hope and change" had nothing to do with it. American Capitalism was the demise of the industry. Sardines are nasty anyway.

"Even without the quota cuts, the plant was under pressure from shrinking consumer demand, increased foreign competition — primarily from China and Thailand — and thin margins and low prices on the retail market."

"Sardine consumption began falling decades ago, he said, after canned tuna came on the market and Americans' tastes changed. The closing of the last U.S. cannery is the end of an era, he said."

"We recognize the American public turns their noses up at sardines," Sutton said. "It may be a challenge and it may be insurmountable, but our motto is 'It's not your grandfather's sardine.'"

[Mr. Sandman]

I don't think capitalism had much to do with the demise. Changing tastes and over seas comp. were the causes. I just could not resist the Hope and change jab...more jobs lost in a region that really can't afford it. I bet the packing plants in china and taiwan stay in business...How do they do it???health care, minium wage, retirement...hmmm)

Reasons and politics aside, there is nothing like a sardine and onion sandwich on rye toast when you are offshore fishing.

[MAKAI]

Reasons and politics aside, there is nothing like a sardine and onion sandwich on rye toast when you are offshore fishing.[/QUOTE]


Talk about an acquired taste.
How much scope do you gotta chase that bad boy down with ?

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Reasons and politics aside, there is nothing like a sardine and onion sandwich on rye toast when you are offshore fishing.

I tried once... couldn't even take a bite. Power to you guys that eat them right out of the can.

[DZ]

When I was in the Navy we always had some smart ass sailor that would microwave sardines and smell up half the ship during the midwatch. I couldn't get by the odor to try them.

DZ

[fishsmith]

Originally Posted by DZ

When I was in the Navy we always had some smart ass sailor that would microwave sardines and smell up half the ship during the midwatch. I couldn't get by the odor to try them.

DZ

Sorry bout that , I never nuked em, but sardines in mustard sauce or smoked oysters were a favorite of mine when the seas picked up. I miss seeing the clear bags filled with bug juice puke. ...

[MAKAI]

If smoked oysters is high on your yummy food list, you should never eat higher than Taco Bell. Your palate wouldn't know the difference. Save your money for new plugs and cheap booze.

[spence]

I wonder how the buggy whip industry is doing?

-spence