Food Marketing Peeve No. 31: Squeezable Bottles and "Brand New Package Design"

Gary O' said:
I do see the trend, however, in smaller packaging....and same or higher prices

Somebody's gettin' richer

'tain't me
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It's kind of sad that it's actually cheaper to buy some things in a larger size and waste it than it is to buy a smaller package and use it up.

I suppose it's all about the cost of the packaging, the needs of families, etc...
 

Gary O' said:
I do believe they experience tremendous blessings every day
.....and an insurmountable burden each of those days

I don't see me doin' that either

Hell, my own grand kids make me claustrophobic sometimes

But, those good folks are out there

I do see the trend, however, in smaller packaging....and same or higher prices

Somebody's gettin' richer

'tain't me
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It definitely makes me wonder just how much hurt a worker like that can endure.

I would suffer from sleepless nights, guilt, through knowing that some people on this earth are born with nothing, yet I have a roof over my head, food on the table, and clothing to keep me warm, and then there would be the loss, which reality tells me is common.
 

Glass containers are #1 heavier and #2 break. So, heavier means higher shipping costs. Having broke many glass bottles as a stock boy and opening cases full of broken bottles I'll take plastic. Shelf space is another issue. Last, is recycling. As far as getting the 'last drop" out of plastic bottles the manufacturers are switching to large flat spouts so they can be stored upside down. If you need to store upside down simply put your bottles in a cup or glass. Remember what the groom (Dustin Hoffman) was told about career choices at his wedding in "The Graduate" movie, "plastics".
 
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I don't know why we have to have 15 sizes of corn flakes. Some are only a couple of ounces different. I'm sure other products are like that also.
I have several recipes that weren't turning out because the can or bottle now contains less than when the recipe was written.
I now have to decide if I want to make the recipe and open up 2 cans of the ingredient and freeze what's left or throw the recipe out.
 
Ruth n Jersey said:
I don't know why we have to have 15 sizes of corn flakes. Some are only a couple of ounces different. I'm sure other products are like that also.
I have several recipes that weren't turning out because the can or bottle now contains less than when the recipe was written.
I now have to decide if I want to make the recipe and open up 2 cans of the ingredient and freeze what's left or throw the recipe out.
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So true, Ruth.
 
I think the whole idea of those squeeze bottles with the narrow mouths is increased sales.
When you squeeze the bottle & nothing comes out, it seems to be empty, when there is a lot of product still left, so you'll buy more.
That's one reason I stopped buying things in those bottles. I also don't like that crusty, dried mustard that forms at the top.
 
win231 said:
I think the whole idea of those squeeze bottles with the narrow mouths is increased sales.
When you squeeze the bottle & nothing comes out, it seems to be empty, when there is a lot of product still left, so you'll buy more.
That's one reason I stopped buying things in those bottles. I also don't like that crusty, dried mustard that forms at the top.
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Definitely a sales tactic and gimmick for sure.
 
And then there's Parkay Veg. Spread in the squeezable blue bottle. I guess it's a butter substitute given the yellow color. Vegetable spread? Tastes more like cod liver oil.

Despite my feelings about waste, this is one thing that should be wasted. Maybe it can be used in hinges like WD-40.
 
I cut the top part of the container off to get every bit out. I prefer glass containers.

This size change has bothered me for years. If it costs more to include the original amount, charge more, I'd pay it. Tuna cans was the first one that irritated me because now I have to buy two to make enough for two people. Or the ice cream containers. In NY we have one manufacturer that still sells it in the half-gallon square box. But now that one includes high fructose corn syrup in the ingredients. If people boycotted the ice cream industry I supposed they would get the idea. But who is willing to give it up for that reason?
 
Hand lotion bottles with a pump leave about 20% unable to come out. Now I take the lid off & turn it upside down & let it drip into another pot. It’s the items that have a totally non-removable top that frustrate me. You can tell there’s lots more in there.
 

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