Yesterday I bought organic bananas at Migros. Now I'm wondering why there has to be a plastic sticker on every, really every banana, saying that these bananas are firstly organic and secondly Fairtraid. Isn't it enough if it's only stuck on a bunch once? And I actually buy organic so that I can do something good for the environment and not to support the plastic and glue industry. PS: If Migros wants to reply that this is done to label the bananas so that you can't tell the difference between organic and conventional: there were only these bananas, so there was no confusion. And as for the argument that one sticker per banana makes no difference. That's true! The one sticker doesn't matter, but at some point it's not one but millions if it's on every banana.
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Hello Entenfuss, thank you for your contribution. The trend of adding stickers to fruit and vegetables is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. However, this is not only happening to the satisfaction of consumers. Switzerland - and Migros - does not have enough influence to affect common practice in European trade. In the case of organic products, we are obliged by regulations to make a precise distinction in order to avoid confusion with conventionally produced fruit and vegetables. As there are many customers who do not buy a whole bunch of organic bananas, we are obliged to ensure that every single organic banana is labeled. The majority of Migros stores sell both organic and conventional WWF bananas. There are only a few branches that only sell organic bananas. Kind regards, Luisa
What about the laser tattoo for bananas? Wouldn't that be an alternative for organic bananas? I thought that was the trend, not stickers.
That would be sensible and good. However, neither Migros nor Coop seem to be very enthusiastic about it. After all, it costs something and reduces returns.
What about the laser tattoo for bananas? Wouldn't that be an alternative for organic bananas? I thought that was the trend, not stickers.
Hello Bodenseeknusperli, thank you for your suggestion. The trend of adding stickers to fruit and vegetables is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Switzerland - or Migros - does not have enough influence to affect the common practice in European trade. However, we are constantly examining numerous alternatives, such as the light tattoos you mentioned. However, we have not yet reached that stage because we have discovered that some fruits can spoil even when labeled. We are currently testing natural branding for organic avocados and organic mangoes in some Migros cooperatives. If this method proves successful, we will consider adding other items where it makes sense. Kind regards, Tabea
Could you at least reply INSIDE a thread not the same copy paste? Jesus I'm not too stupid to read what you wrote before, but thanks for the rest.
@Bodenseeknusperli Tabea can't know who has already read what. Therefore, a repetition is justified, even if it seems annoying for someone who has already read the whole thread.