In the face of uncertain economic conditions in Hong Kong since its governance reverted to China, Maxfield Candy Co., 1050 S. 200 West, has shipped a 40-foot container containing 15 tons of chocolates to the Hong Kong GrandMart.
Tax Murray, Maxfield president, said he feels comfortable about the shipment and hopes to add employees if the number of candy shipments to Hong Kong increases. He said boxed chocolates are the kind of product that are "inflation proof" and remain popular regardless of the economic conditions.The shipment contained candies made with Utah butter, cream and pecans and had familiar items such as caramel, nut clusters and cream center varieties. The formulas for the centers were changed to be less sweet to meet the taste of GrandMart customers.