New Pot of Gold

This is a review of Hershey's "Pot of Gold" chocolates.

Approximately two years ago, a long-standing Christmas tradition changed...for the worse.

Okay, I'm being dramatic - but it was around two years ago that the Pot of Gold chocolates changed. I hope I'm not the only one who remembers them coming in long, rectangular boxes - in many flavours (red boxes = fruit & nut, blue boxes, gold, and black, I believe). Each box had different flavours - and a signature rectangular piece of chocolate in the middle.

Now, the boxes have become much less rectangular, the flavours are sorely lacking, and different "collections" have the same flavours...just with a different type of chocolate (milk, dark, etc.) These new Pot of Golds are a significant downgrade.

I'm not sure why I continue to pick up a box of Pot of Gold every Christmas season (this year was when they were on for $3.99 at SDM) - maybe I'm half hoping that they will have changed for the better. Not so. I really miss the old Pot of Golds - will probably be buying Russell Stover or a different brand from here-on-in.

Anyone else feel the same? Or do you prefer these new boxes better? Or do you not recall the old? :)

I agree with you :(

Pot of Gold is so cheesy these days.

I agree, the quality has gone down, but I still don't really mind them. I asked for the caramels this year because I like caramel candies.

I miss the original Pot Of Gold too! Eating the 4 carmel corner ones then trying to remember which ones were strawberry, accidently getting the yucky orange one, trying again lol.
And don't feel old, I remember Pot Of Gold before the started putting the Solid chocolate one in the centre, & I'm only 28! lol

I don't know why they had to screw around with a good thing. I used to love Pot of Gold chocolates - there were a few flavors I didn't like, but for the most part the chocolates didn't go to waste (more like they went to waist, lol).

Now, they've down-sized to the point that unless it's 99 cents or less, I won't buy it. Don't you love how the plastic divider takes up more space in the box than the actual chocolates?

YES - and almost twice the price for a poorer product!

I think those are actually made in Mexico now.

yes they are made in mexico now...i used to love going to the hersey factory in woodside...yum....

and yes i agree 100% pot of gold chocolates are gross now.....the butter cream were always my favorite

not to mention that there is a lot less product.. i agree with everyone, pot of gold has really lost a lot of quality

I am so glad I am not the only one who feels this way!

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Originally Posted by Slaney

I miss the original Pot Of Gold too! Eating the 4 carmel corner ones then trying to remember which ones were strawberry, accidently getting the yucky orange one, trying again lol.
And don't feel old, I remember Pot Of Gold before the started putting the Solid chocolate one in the centre, & I'm only 28! lol

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I am only 20! So yes, definitely not old. It's sad that companies are cutting corners to the point where the whole product changes.

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Originally Posted by marstec

I don't know why they had to screw around with a good thing. I used to love Pot of Gold chocolates - there were a few flavors I didn't like, but for the most part the chocolates didn't go to waste (more like they went to waist, lol).

Now, they've down-sized to the point that unless it's 99 cents or less, I won't buy it. Don't you love how the plastic divider takes up more space in the box than the actual chocolates?

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LOL! Oh so true. I feel like all the new ones taste the same. I agree, the old flavours were all a hit, for the most part.

You know - I honestly didn't realize that until you pointed it out. Definitely something worth noting. I don't think I'll be buying them again, especially since there are better alternatives out there.

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Originally Posted by sassypants

YES - and almost twice the price for a poorer product!

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The way it is for so many products these days. :(

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Originally Posted by Zonny

I think those are actually made in Mexico now.

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Yes, they were outsourced.

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Originally Posted by saddlebag

yes they are made in mexico now...i used to love going to the hersey factory in woodside...yum....

and yes i agree 100% pot of gold chocolates are gross now.....the butter cream were always my favorite

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Yes - I couldn't even name a favourite in the new ones if I tried.

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Originally Posted by GoJays

not to mention that there is a lot less product.. i agree with everyone, pot of gold has really lost a lot of quality

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Again, agreed!

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Originally Posted by Aimz

Now, the boxes have become much less rectangular....

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I'm wondering how they can be much less rectangular. :confused: Do you mean smaller?

But I agree - when I was a kid, they were one of the many things I looked forward to...those and the five lb. box of Ganong chocolates...*drooool*.

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Originally Posted by screamy

I'm wondering how they can be much less rectangular. :confused: Do you mean smaller?

But I agree - when I was a kid, they were one of the many things I looked forward to...those and the five lb. box of Ganong chocolates...*drooool*.

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Ha! Yes, I suppose I did word it awkwardly.

The old boxes were much more elongated. So they had a greater length and looked more like a typical rectangle.

The new boxes are much less elongated - a much less lengthy rectangle.

Hope that makes more sense.

But yes, the boxes are smaller too ;)

yes they've changed a little. I'll refrain from sharing my PofG story.

LOL...I was confused. But yes, I know what you mean - they are shorter.

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Originally Posted by MrsSunshine

yes they've changed a little. I'll refrain from sharing my PofG story.

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What kind of rodent or insect did you find covered in chocolate?!? Since you've said that, I'm imagining all kinds of horror stories... :puke:

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Originally Posted by MrsSunshine

yes they've changed a little. I'll refrain from sharing my PofG story.

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And leave us in suspense like that? :shade:

My mom used to buy us all a Pot of Gold for Christmas, since the box contents have changed she has stopped buying thm as gifts so now we just get no chocolate for Christmas. I'm not a fan of then new format either, I will need tobuy my own chocolates now thank youpot of gold, I wonder which brand I will buy??

I buy Gangon chocoltes now, used to buy POG but not since they changed them even my 2 kids noticed the change in them

They don't taste the same as they use to. Waxy tasting?

I buy Russell Stover now. There is only one layer but they taste good.

Another good one is Governor Choice (HBC brand).