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Why are most candy canes sold in USA made in Mexico?

In the USA: have a look at any package of candy canes, and you are almost guaranteed to see "made in Mexico". Why is this? Is there some economic benefit? Or is most of the sort of equipment used for making candy canes in Mexico? Thank you.
I did a Google search on candy canes mexico, and an article appeared that suggests that the price of sugar might be a factor. Certainly there is an economic reason. Here is the article: http://www.retailmerchandising.net/cbus/archives/0801/0801spg.asp

It's probably cheaper to order them from Mexico because we have to pay our workers if we make them here. so, yes: economical benefit.

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Timer Knife



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SCHRADE OLD TIMER POCKET KNIFE 104OT USA KNIVES SCHRADE OLD TIMER POCKET KNIFE 104OT USA KNIVES Paypal 1 Bid US $19.95 2h 14m
vintage SCHRADE Old Timersingle locking blade vintage SCHRADE Old Timersingle locking blade Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 2h 29m
SCHRADE OLD TIMER PRO FISHERMAN FILLET SCH147OT KNIVES SCHRADE OLD TIMER PRO FISHERMAN FILLET SCH147OT KNIVES Paypal US $16.99 3h 19m
SCHRADE OLD TIMER USA 330T TWO BLADE FOLDING KNIFE SCHRADE OLD TIMER USA 330T TWO BLADE FOLDING KNIFE Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 3h 44m
SCHRADE OLD TIMER MIDDLEMAN STOCKMAN KNIFE SCH34OTB SCHRADE OLD TIMER MIDDLEMAN STOCKMAN KNIFE SCH34OTB Paypal US $26.59 3h 53m
OLD TIMER KNIFE MIDDLEMAN WOOD 34OTW NEW IN BOX OLD TIMER KNIFE MIDDLEMAN WOOD 34OTW NEW IN BOX Paypal US $21.00 4h 10m
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SCHRADE KNIFE 858OT LUMBERJACK STOCKMAN 3 BLADE NEW SCHRADE KNIFE 858OT LUMBERJACK STOCKMAN 3 BLADE NEW Paypal US $29.00 4h 10m
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SCHRADE OLD TIMER 1080T FOLDING BLADES SCHRADE OLD TIMER 1080T FOLDING BLADES Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 5h 3m
Four Vintage Pocket Knives Four Vintage Pocket Knives Paypal 5 Bids US $12.28 6h 11m
Schrade x timer knife Schrade x timer knife Paypal 0 Bid US $7.99 8h 12m
SCHARDE OLD TIMER 80 T 3 7 8 3 blade folding knife SCHARDE OLD TIMER 80 T 3 7 8 3 blade folding knife Paypal 0 Bid US $14.95 8h 17m
SCHRADE OLD TIMER 340T 3 BLADE FOLDING KNIVE USA SCHRADE OLD TIMER 340T 3 BLADE FOLDING KNIVE USA Paypal US $24.99 10h 6m
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SCHRADE USA VINTAGE OLD TIMER EMBROIDERED PATCH NOS SCHRADE USA VINTAGE OLD TIMER EMBROIDERED PATCH NOS Paypal 0 Bid US $1.99 10h 34m
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Timer Knife
Help with Pocket Knife Purchase Please?

My step Dad says he wants a Case or an Old Timer, my friend is trying to tell me that Old Henry is the best... please help?
Which is better and why?

I have no clue what I am doing here lol

Thanks in advance!!

Carrie =)
lol he did tell me uncle henry... sorry dont know why I put old, guess cause I am getting old?
so Case is best? thank you

All three brands are pretty good.
Old Timer and Uncle Henry are both made by Schrade.
Frankly Case has been around a very long time and is the knife that most people collect.
If your step Dad wants a Case or Old Timer, I'd get him what he wants.
Personally I'd get him a Case and then ask your friend to explain why you should listen to him when he doesn't know the name is Uncle Henry - not Old Henry

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