I prefer to choose my own (rather than pre-packed). But it bothers me that all the carrots look like they've been drawn with a ruler. That's not "normal". Migros should also sell the naturally (!) crooked carrots (and also "dented" potatoes, very small/large fruits)! As a bulk buyer from the farmers - via Fenaco - bad business ethics on the part of Migros. Many naturally crooked vegetables/fruits have to be disposed of, end up in animal stomachs, as fertilizer or with a few idealists who can buy directly from the farmer. Crooked carrots are in great demand in Swiss households, as are differently shaped fruits etc.! Please adjust the range back. Thank you!
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Hello 11Missmiggy, thank you for your contribution. We divide certain types of fruit into class I and II. If necessary, we also adjust our specifications in favor of the products if there are harvest problems. In general, however, we attach great importance to the quality and size specifications of our fruit. We either sell deviating articles as class II products or process them further into jam. We produce animal feed or eco-gas from goods that cannot be used as food. Kind regards, Luisa
Hello 11Missmiggy, thank you for your contribution. We divide certain types of fruit into class I and II. If necessary, we also adjust our specifications in favor of the products if there are harvest problems. In general, however, we attach great importance to the quality and size specifications of our fruit. We either sell deviating articles as class II products or process them further into jam. We produce animal feed or eco-gas from goods that cannot be used as food. Kind regards, Luisa
A few years ago, Coop offered crooked carrots on sale at a low price, but they were soon taken out of the range again. Three guesses as to the reason...
A few years ago, Coop offered crooked carrots on sale at a low price, but they were soon taken out of the range again. Three guesses as to the reason...
For what reason? 3 guesses ... If the normal (!) crooked carrots are sold as a promotional joke, as an exception and not the rule, then it's no good. I would like to see a natural, farmer-friendly mix of carrots in the daily range - in the store.
Hello 11Missmiggy, thank you for your contribution. We divide certain types of fruit into class I and II. If necessary, we also adjust our specifications in favor of the products if there are harvest problems. In general, however, we attach great importance to the quality and size specifications of our fruit. We either sell deviating articles as class II products or process them further into jam. We produce animal feed or eco-gas from goods that cannot be used as food. Kind regards, Luisa
Thank you for your answer. Size regulations and quality are 2 different things for me. They have nothing to do with each other. Quality is content, taste etc. Size is the look. I think the standard sizes are too narrow. If children no longer know that a cutlet comes from a cow and a carrot doesn't just come straight out of the ground ... well, the pendulum will probably swing back again. It's good that they use the crooked things for other useful purposes.
EDIT: Wrong assumption, corrected later in the post: Coop had the "Ünique" vegetables in its range about 8 years ago, Rüebli Härdöpfel ectect but they seem to have disappeared from the store because there were too few sales, too few wanted them at the time (Edit: wrong assumption! See post below). But I never looked that closely because I'm lucky enough to have a large farm store on the way. There are all kinds of shapes, colors, sizes and old varieties. And cheaper than in the store. It would be really nice if everyone could get such great and above all tasty vegetables as they grow and are. But you can still order them online, a very small selection: https://www.coopathome.ch/de/search/?text=%C3%9Cnique Maybe Migros might try again, I think the time is now more likely because issues like food waste ect are becoming more and more important.
Unique" vegetables = pure nature should be the rule, not the exception. What a joke to sort out the "normal" and position it as an advertising joke. That's all it was, just publicity. I'm happy for you about your nearby farm.
Oh sorry, I said the wrong thing. I looked up Ünique in the store, depending on the season, just what arrives from the field. Here it says, sales are increasing at Coop for Ünique https://www.20min.ch/schweiz/bern/story/Diese-essbaren-Rueebli-werden-weggeworfen-10873362 And here is a report on 5 tons of cerhagelte zucchini which Coop sold as a promotion https://www.20min.ch/schweiz/bern/story/5-Tonnen-Hagel-Zuccetti-muessen-gerettet-werden-15848310
Thank you for your efforts. A drop in the ocean, the Ünique - stick to it, it is a marketing stunt and not an effective measure to bring the "misshapen" vegetables/fruits" to Mr. and Mrs. Normalo. The price could be used to "encourage" people to buy the natural shapes. Just like Migros does with "Budget". However, "only" the very large fruits and potatoes can usually be found there. The carrots in large packs are rarely really crooked. The problem with Budget is the size of the packaging. A one-person household or working couple, for example, cannot use up the carrots within a reasonable time. Tried several times myself. The fruit keeps well in the fridge. Even for several weeks. Good quality. Deformed courgettes also last. And the "crownless" pineapple has become our favorite. However, I usually only find them at "Leshop".