Response from Lance Foods

Remember my post about Lance foods buying the Archway cookie factory in Ashland and taking very good care of the workers there? I got a nice response from the CEO of Lance, here it is:

Hello,

Thank you for your kind words. Like you, thousands of people felt compelled to comment after reading or seeing the CNN story. We heard from people in nearly every state and quite a few soldiers stationed overseas. We have been overwhelmed by the heartfelt expressions of gratitude for Lance?s approach in reopening the Archway bakery in Ashland, OH.

Lance is excited to welcome the former Archway employees into the Lance family and we?re looking forward to getting Archway products back in stores as quickly as possible. Getting room on the store shelves is the key ingredient for getting the plant back to its full capacity and putting more people back to work in Ashland.

Many people said they were looking forward to getting their favorite Archway items back, and others said they had not historically bought Archway, but would do so in the future. We are working hard to regain shelf space in stores and get Archway back as quickly as possible.

Feel free to let your retailer know that you are looking for Archway cookies; this will play a big part in helping us get back on the shelves quickly.

Have a very Happy Holiday and New Year,

David Singer
President and CEO
Lance, Inc

> Name: Dan Zane

> Date: 12/24/2008 10:30:00 AM
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> I just read the story on CNN.COM about what Lance did for the closed Archway bakery and workers in Ashland, Ohio. I wanted to say "thank you" for doing the right thing as a company, and tell you that I will always look for Lance products and give them preference anytime I shop. I have no connection to the town or the plant or any of the people there, but it is great to see a company step up the way yours has. Thanks again for being a role model for corporate responsibility. And Merry Christmas. - Dan Zane
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