What’s a company that objectively improved after it got “bought out?”

posted 1 year ago

Everyone knows the tale of Brand X getting bought out by some faceless global conglomerate and going to shit, but does the opposite ever happen?

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M0oP0o@mander.xyz

8 points

1 year ago

It is a dig on all banana companies as I don’t know any that operate today with clean hands.

If someone can name a non villain banana producer I would like that.

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Misconduct@startrek.website

2 points

1 year ago

Miami Fruit is expensive but they haven’t committed any crimes against humanity that I’m aware of. They had lots of varieties last time I ordered but it’s been a while.

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M0oP0o@mander.xyz

2 points

1 year ago

Miami Fruit

Neat, did not think I would be reading about something good in Florida today. Thanks!

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