I was stunned as I read the news report online. Apparently so many people complained about the noise of the new bags and the sales dropped by 11 %, that Frito Lay decided to switch back to their old bags until they could find a quieter alternative. Really people?????!!!! Was the sound really that bad? I agree they were a bit more noisy, but since when did the packaging represent the quality of of the product inside?
Now before you start throwing out Marketing 101,(It's all about the packaging) I will remind you that Sun Chips has been around since 1991. It's not like they were new on the market and trying to edge in for their piece of the snack chip pie. They already had a customer/fan base. When I heard that they were switching to these new, environmentally friendly bags, I rejoiced and purchased even more than my normal share. Evidently, others did not jump on the bandwagon and to that I say...........shame on you. Shame on your need for convenience to override positive solutions to detrimental effects on our environment. Are you people really that self absorbed, that a little noise outweighs the benefits for our planet's health?
I am so angry about this. They were not THAT loud. I've had other products that made as much noise or had difficult packaging, but it never stopped me from purchasing a product I really liked. (Anybody ever buy something in clamshell packaging? It's a nightmare to get into. How about yogurt or individual salsa cups with foil lids? Ever open one and not get back splash?) I am usually very laid back in my promotion of green living, but this has riled me so much that I will step outside my comfort zone. I propose that all my friends, green or otherwise, join me in a boycott of all Frito Lay/PepsiCo products. If the company can be swayed by a selfish group that complained about the noisy bags, I say they be sway back by people like us, to rethink their decision. It's sad to say, but the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Become a giant, squeaky, GREEN wheel with me! I also ask that you join me in emailing a complaint directly to Frito Lay. http://www.fritolay.com/about-us/contact-us.html . You can also call them at 1-800-352-4477 Mon-Fri, 9am -4:30pm CST.
If you aren't sure what products part of the Frito Lay/PepsiCo company, here's a list:
Pepsi, Caffeine-Free Pepsi, Diet Pepsi/Pepsi Light, Caffeine-Free Diet Pepsi, Caffeine-Free Pepsi Light, Wild Cherry Pepsi, Pepsi Lime, Pepsi Max, Pepsi Twist and Pepsi ONE.
Other U.S. carbonated soft drinks, including Mountain Dew, Crush, Mug Root Beer, Sierra Mist, Tropicana Twister Soda and Frawg,
7 Up (Globally, outside the USA)
Other U.S. beverages, including Aquafina (Flavor Splash, Alive, and Twist/Burst), Tava, Dole, Gatorade, Izze, AMP Energy, Propel Fitness Water, SoBe, Quaker Milk Chillers, and Tropicana
Beverages marketed outside the U.S.: Alvalle, Concordia, Copella, Evervess, Fiesta, Frui'Vita, Fruko, H2OH!, Ivi, Junkanoo, Kas, Loóza, Manzana Corona, Manzanita Sol, Mirinda, Paso de los Toros (drink), Radical Fruit, San Carlos, Schwip Schwap, Shani, Teem, Triple Kola, and Yedigun
Frito-Lay brands: Baken-ets, Barcel, Bocabits, Cheese Tris, Cheetos, Chester's, Chizitos, Churrumais, Cracker Jack, Crujitos, Doritos, Fandangos, Fritos, Funyuns, Gamesa, Go Snacks, James' Grandma's Cookies, Hamka's, Lay's, Miss Vickie's, Munchies, Munchos, Nik Naks, Ollie's Meat Snacks, Quavers, Rold Gold, Ruffles, Rustler's Meat Sticks, Sabritas, Sabritones, Sandora, Santitas, Smartfood, The Smith's Snackfood Company, Sonric's, Stacy's Pita Chips, Sun Chips, Tor-tees, Kurkure, Tostitos, Walkers, and Wotsits
Quaker Oats brands: Aunt Jemima, Cap'n Crunch, Chewy Granola bars, Coqueiro, Crisp'ums, Cruesli, FrescAvena, King Vitaman, Life, Oatso Simple, Quake, Quisp, Rice-A-Roni, and Spudz
I realize a boycott will take some effort, but things that are worth our while often do. I think as a green nation, we can continue to make a difference, by standing up for what is right. I'm most certainly going to do my part. It ain't easy being green, but it's always the right thing to do!
