Ysc3 Twincharged November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 its my favourite also … no wonder cant find it recently in the supermarts ... ‘It’s the end of the world!’: Hong Kong netizens upset that US sausage company has declared bankruptcy Let’s be frank, chicken frank. Even with the ongoing China/US trade war, rarely does economic news out of the ol’ US of A rattle Hongkongers. Well, until now. Panic has erupted — well at the very least some concern has been expressed online — after reports that the US company which makes some of the city’s favorite chicken franks, aka chicken sausages, aka “Valley Chef” sausages, has gone belly up. Announced earlier this month, Zacky Farms, a California-based food production company, filed for bankruptcy protection. The news started causing concern recently when online reports emerged suggesting company’s chicken frank sausages could disappear from supermarket shelves altogether following the bankruptcy filing. You see, Zacky Farms distribute the sausages via a Hong Kong-based subsidiary called Dah Chong Hong Ltd under the brand Valley Chef. For years they have been a staple in Hongkongers’ breakfasts, hotpots, barbecues, and afternoon teas. Check out this commercial from 1987 showing how they can be used to prepare “western-style dishes”, like, sausage on a steak… According to The Business Journal, the company made the filing after it emerged that it was shutting down its poultry processing plants in Stockton and Fresno, and eliminating 475 jobs. The bankruptcy petition lists estimated assets as well as debts in the range of US$50 million to US$100 million, which could spell the end for the company, and could also mean that Hongkongers may have to say goodbye to their little processed friends. According to HK01, netizens left comments on online forum HKGolden expressing their distress. “No Valley Chef, no life”, said one freaked-out Hongkonger. “It’s the end of the world!” typed another, before presumably running around in circles in a mindless panic. Others have been posting photos of the sausages in supermarkets around the city on sale. A chef surnamed Mak told on.cc: “I’ve been cooking with those sausages for about 20 years, if I have to switch brands, people will notice and say ‘chef, why don’t you have Valley Chef sausages? These taste different’.” ↡ Advertisement 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason016 Supersonic November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 Ooh! I grew up eating these sausages!! Sad. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 I remember always buy these sausages when go to BBQ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkseah Supercharged November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 Better go stock up while it's still available Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 I feel sorry for the people of Hong Kong. All these western things they like now no more. Democracy now chicken franks also cannot get. China will probably tell them eat more Chinese sausage and not even the tasty Taiwanese ones as that will be a bad influence to them. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash2017 Twincharged November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 its the cheapest sausages around I stopped buying them so others will have a chance. its my favourite also … no wonder cant find it recently in the supermarts ... ‘It’s the end of the world!’: Hong Kong netizens upset that US sausage company has declared bankruptcy Let’s be frank, chicken frank. Even with the ongoing China/US trade war, rarely does economic news out of the ol’ US of A rattle Hongkongers. Well, until now. Panic has erupted — well at the very least some concern has been expressed online — after reports that the US company which makes some of the city’s favorite chicken franks, aka chicken sausages, aka “Valley Chef” sausages, has gone belly up. Announced earlier this month, Zacky Farms, a California-based food production company, filed for bankruptcy protection. The news started causing concern recently when online reports emerged suggesting company’s chicken frank sausages could disappear from supermarket shelves altogether following the bankruptcy filing. You see, Zacky Farms distribute the sausages via a Hong Kong-based subsidiary called Dah Chong Hong Ltd under the brand Valley Chef. For years they have been a staple in Hongkongers’ breakfasts, hotpots, barbecues, and afternoon teas. Check out this commercial from 1987 showing how they can be used to prepare “western-style dishes”, like, sausage on a steak… According to The Business Journal, the company made the filing after it emerged that it was shutting down its poultry processing plants in Stockton and Fresno, and eliminating 475 jobs. The bankruptcy petition lists estimated assets as well as debts in the range of US$50 million to US$100 million, which could spell the end for the company, and could also mean that Hongkongers may have to say goodbye to their little processed friends. According to HK01, netizens left comments on online forum HKGolden expressing their distress. “No Valley Chef, no life”, said one freaked-out Hongkonger. “It’s the end of the world!” typed another, before presumably running around in circles in a mindless panic. Others have been posting photos of the sausages in supermarkets around the city on sale. A chef surnamed Mak told on.cc: “I’ve been cooking with those sausages for about 20 years, if I have to switch brands, people will notice and say ‘chef, why don’t you have Valley Chef sausages? These taste different’.” 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash2017 Twincharged November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 paging Radx did you leave these out again I feel sorry for the people of Hong Kong. All these western things they like now no more. Democracy now chicken franks also cannot get. China will probably tell them eat more Chinese sausage and not even the tasty Taiwanese ones as that will be a bad influence to them. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 its my favourite also … no wonder cant find it recently in the supermarts ... ‘It’s the end of the world!’: Hong Kong netizens upset that US sausage company has declared bankruptcy According to HK01, netizens left comments on online forum HKGolden expressing their distress. “No Valley Chef, no life”, said one freaked-out Hongkonger. “It’s the end of the world!” typed another, before presumably running around in circles in a mindless panic. Others have been posting photos of the sausages in supermarkets around the city on sale. A chef surnamed Mak told on.cc: “I’ve been cooking with those sausages for about 20 years, if I have to switch brands, people will notice and say ‘chef, why don’t you have Valley Chef sausages? These taste different’.” Somehow upon reading the news, someone popped up in my head... :D Sausage lover, what is your contingency plan? What are the other alternatives? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaw819 4th Gear November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 My family favorite brand. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 I think is because i never buy any, thats why they toh, if I had buy some, mayb they still standing... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACH Supersonic November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 Damn, one less sausage choice for me. "It's the end of the world!" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged November 28, 2018 Author Share November 28, 2018 I think is because i never buy any, thats why they toh, if I had buy some, mayb they still standing... both you and ASH2017 contributed to the downfall of such an established company …. its the cheapest sausages around I stopped buying them so others will have a chance. not really that cheap lah … but under the <$3 category. I don't like the rest of the brands like emborg or perdix or whatever … so maybe I have to upscale abit liow … Pick or Johnsonville. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleAtas Turbocharged November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 its my favourite also … no wonder cant find it recently in the supermarts ... ‘It’s the end of the world!’: Hong Kong netizens upset that US sausage company has declared bankruptcy Let’s be frank, chicken frank. Even with the ongoing China/US trade war, rarely does economic news out of the ol’ US of A rattle Hongkongers. Well, until now. Panic has erupted — well at the very least some concern has been expressed online — after reports that the US company which makes some of the city’s favorite chicken franks, aka chicken sausages, aka “Valley Chef” sausages, has gone belly up. Announced earlier this month, Zacky Farms, a California-based food production company, filed for bankruptcy protection. The news started causing concern recently when online reports emerged suggesting company’s chicken frank sausages could disappear from supermarket shelves altogether following the bankruptcy filing. You see, Zacky Farms distribute the sausages via a Hong Kong-based subsidiary called Dah Chong Hong Ltd under the brand Valley Chef. For years they have been a staple in Hongkongers’ breakfasts, hotpots, barbecues, and afternoon teas. Check out this commercial from 1987 showing how they can be used to prepare “western-style dishes”, like, sausage on a steak… According to The Business Journal, the company made the filing after it emerged that it was shutting down its poultry processing plants in Stockton and Fresno, and eliminating 475 jobs. The bankruptcy petition lists estimated assets as well as debts in the range of US$50 million to US$100 million, which could spell the end for the company, and could also mean that Hongkongers may have to say goodbye to their little processed friends. According to HK01, netizens left comments on online forum HKGolden expressing their distress. “No Valley Chef, no life”, said one freaked-out Hongkonger. “It’s the end of the world!” typed another, before presumably running around in circles in a mindless panic. Others have been posting photos of the sausages in supermarkets around the city on sale. A chef surnamed Mak told on.cc: “I’ve been cooking with those sausages for about 20 years, if I have to switch brands, people will notice and say ‘chef, why don’t you have Valley Chef sausages? These taste different’.” NO WONDER CANNOT FIND!!!! But today I feel like I strike toto. Went to Giant and found them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 its one of the most lousy food that one can put on the table. mother of all junk and processed food. my bad if anyone feel offended. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baleno 4th Gear November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 Have not bought this valley chef brand before. Somehow the packaging not attractive. Been buying Rockingham. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 Valley Chef ? Can't remember seeing it at the supermart. I guess I'm always looking at the cheapest price franks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 paging Radx did you leave these out again Mr CCS, can you change your look? this face no more popular liao, the new face is HSK. [laugh] its my favourite also … no wonder cant find it recently in the supermarts ... ‘It’s the end of the world!’: Hong Kong netizens upset that US sausage company has declared bankruptcy Let’s be frank, chicken frank. Even with the ongoing China/US trade war, rarely does economic news out of the ol’ US of A rattle Hongkongers. Well, until now. Panic has erupted — well at the very least some concern has been expressed online — after reports that the US company which makes some of the city’s favorite chicken franks, aka chicken sausages, aka “Valley Chef” sausages, has gone belly up. Announced earlier this month, Zacky Farms, a California-based food production company, filed for bankruptcy protection. The news started causing concern recently when online reports emerged suggesting company’s chicken frank sausages could disappear from supermarket shelves altogether following the bankruptcy filing. You see, Zacky Farms distribute the sausages via a Hong Kong-based subsidiary called Dah Chong Hong Ltd under the brand Valley Chef. For years they have been a staple in Hongkongers’ breakfasts, hotpots, barbecues, and afternoon teas. Check out this commercial from 1987 showing how they can be used to prepare “western-style dishes”, like, sausage on a steak… According to The Business Journal, the company made the filing after it emerged that it was shutting down its poultry processing plants in Stockton and Fresno, and eliminating 475 jobs. The bankruptcy petition lists estimated assets as well as debts in the range of US$50 million to US$100 million, which could spell the end for the company, and could also mean that Hongkongers may have to say goodbye to their little processed friends. According to HK01, netizens left comments on online forum HKGolden expressing their distress. “No Valley Chef, no life”, said one freaked-out Hongkonger. “It’s the end of the world!” typed another, before presumably running around in circles in a mindless panic. Others have been posting photos of the sausages in supermarkets around the city on sale. A chef surnamed Mak told on.cc: “I’ve been cooking with those sausages for about 20 years, if I have to switch brands, people will notice and say ‘chef, why don’t you have Valley Chef sausages? These taste different’.” This is one of the best chicken sausage around. I have been buying it. It is a lot more tender than the rest of chicken sausage. And taste good also. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic November 28, 2018 Share November 28, 2018 (edited) its one of the most lousy food that one can put on the table. mother of all junk and processed food. my bad if anyone feel offended. Balance diet, if every thing also avoid, no enjoyment, then there is no point living a long live. As long as one is not taking excessively, it is not a problem. Hamburger also junk food by the way. Edited November 28, 2018 by Ct3833 ↡ Advertisement 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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