UNEEK Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Makers Of Kit Kat And Milkyway Join Ebola Fight By Ben Rooney @ben_rooney October 14, 2014: 11:16 AM ET ebola cocoa Health workers in Liberia dress in protective clothing before taking the body of an Ebola victim. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The world's largest chocolate companies are joining the fight against Ebola. West Africa is where most of the world's cocoa beans are grown and the companies are concerned that the virus could disrupt supply of the raw material for chocolate. Already, wholesale cocoa prices have been soaring in recent weeks. Nestlé, Hershey and Mars say they have already responded to a call from the World Cocoa Foundation, a non-profit that helps small cocoa farmers. The group plans to disclose Wednesday how much it has raised. Others in the group include Hershey (HSY), Godiva, Ghirardelli, General Mills (GIS) and Mondelez International (MDLZ). Donations will go to the International Federation of Red Cross, the Red Crescent Societies, and Caritas, a charity affiliated with the Catholic Church. Related: Hazmat suit maker's stock up 50% on Ebola fears Nestlé, the Swiss company that makes KitKat, Butterfinger and Crunch said it is "deeply concerned" about the spread of Ebola in West Africa, where many of its 6,300 African employees are based. Ebola crisis: World Bank pledges $400M Mars Chocolate -- maker of MilkyWay, Twix and M&Ms -- said it was "happy to support" the initiative. West Africa produces 70% of the world's cocoa supply. The largest cocoa producer in the world is the Ivory Coast, which has so far avoided contamination. But there is concern that migrant workers may not be allowed into the country to help with this year's harvest. The Ivory Coast, also called Côte D'Ivoire, closed off its borders with Guinea and Liberia in August. More than 4,000 people have died from Ebola in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, according to the latest figures from the World Health Organization. If it is not contained, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there could be hundreds of thousands of Ebola cases in coming months. The United States and other governments have pledged tens of millions of dollars to pay for everything from medicine and protective clothing for aid workers to safe burials for the deceased. Last month, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced Wednesday it will donate $50 million to help fight the Ebola outbreak. http://money.cnn.com/2014/10/13/news/ebola-cocoa/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadita Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 FB Zuckenberg pledged 25M for Ebola a couple days ago Thank you Uneek for bringing the news.. I definitely can't do it myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNEEK Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Glad to contribute Nadita -- wish I had the time / freedom to post more - there's definitely a lot out there that we have access to that we did not until the internet came along -- I think I have learned more in the last 6 years while being in this investment that I learned in school - I have read probably twice as much for sure - Mr Young Zuckenburg just spent 100 million for 700 acres in Hawaii - wow 1 million would change my life and several others to a very comfortable contented state -- come on RV Nadita -- pay attention to china - lots of attention to China & Russia - they are wanting to negotiate deals and snuff out the US & US dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabibilicious Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Just so you all know, Milky Way's not a real candy bar...........It takes more than nuget...noogut...newget...nu-gat... ...to satisfy. Oh wait....that's 3 Muskateers. Sorry, my bad. GO RV, and NO BV Edited October 15, 2014 by Shabibilicious 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGlobe7 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 What is Nuggat anyway? It is not chocolate..it is not carmel.....and i have never seen a nuggat tree....so just what is Nuggat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabibilicious Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 What is Nuggat anyway? It is not chocolate..it is not carmel.....and i have never seen a nuggat tree....so just what is Nuggat Not sure what it is......but judging from my neg, somebody really likes it. GO RV, and NO BV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog53 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Obviously Shabs a nugat shortage is a very very serious matter. Find the 300 pounder on here and I will guarantee you will find the mystery neg giver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGlobe7 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 fixed the neg/raised ya one.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabibilicious Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 fixed the neg/raised ya one.... Booyah!!! Take that nasty nuggat neggersons!.....Thanks, Fur Ball. GO RV, and NO BV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowGlobe7 Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have no idea what this means...but i kinda think you are the fire and I am the furball 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chess Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 .....however, Clark bars (YUK!) are filled with a hard crunchy nougat.....and, YECH!...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNEEK Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 HUMMMM I thought that "nougat" was that whipped creamy filling - kinda reminds me of marshmallow cream - lets get some help: Nougat (US pronunciation: /ˈnuːɡət/ NOO-gət; UK /ˈnʌɡət/ NUG-ət or /ˈnuːɡɑː/ NOO-gaa;[1][2][3]French pronunciation: [nu.ɡa]) is a family of confectioneries made with sugar and/or honey, roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, and recently macadamia nuts are common), whipped egg whites, and sometimes chopped candied fruit. The consistency of nougat can range from soft and chewy to hard and crunchy, and it is used in a variety of candy bars and chocolates. The word nougat comes from Occitan pan nogat (pronounced [ˈpa nuˈɣat]), seemingly from Latin panis nucatus 'nut bread', (the late colloquial Latin adjective nucatum = 'nutted, nutty'). There are three basic kinds of nougat. The first, and most common, is white nougat("mandorlato" or "torrone" in Italy), made with beaten egg whites and honey; it appeared in Cremona, Italy in the early 15th century and in Montélimar, France, in the 18th century. The second is brown nougat ( nougatine in French) which is made without egg whites and has a firmer, often crunchy texture. The third is the Viennese or German nougat which is essentially a chocolate and nut (usually hazelnut) praline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chess Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 ....yes ma'm.....ah did know that...................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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