In contrast to other Migipedia authors, I think a few types of bread from Migros are quite good (e.g. country bread, sourdough bread, castle bread). However, what has been bothering me for a few months now is the open sale of many types of bread. The loaves are simply left open on the shelves, hundreds of people stand in front of them or walk past and spread their viruses through their breath, sneezing, coughing and touching the loaves with their hands. I also dread packing my own bread with my hands, which seconds before were still on the handle of the shopping cart, which is also full of viruses. It would probably be much more hygienic if the bakers would pack the bread back into the bread bags. Hopefully they have to follow certain hygiene regulations. However, when I asked a baker there about this, he said that the bread was easier to sell since it was lying there open. Well, I don't know. And then there are the bread bags. Why do they have to be lined with plastic? Couldn't you just use paper bags that can then be disposed of with the waste paper? Lately I've been buying more bread from the bakery in the village again and that works. It would be even better if I could pack open sandwiches in a bread bag that I bring with me (as I do with fruit and vegetables). Then I wouldn't need any more disposable packaging. These are a few thoughts from me on Migros' sustainability promises.
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5 years ago
-- I can't find anything wrong with open sales at the counter: Sufficiently large paper bags and loaves are wrapped with a napkin... because of the conflict with the "gruesome" cash -- There is actually a need for action in the open sale of small loaves in the self-service area, because many people can't even use the tongs and what you see there.... -- For the packaged loaves in the self-service area, I wish with a bit larger paper bags...and of course completely sealed - the viewing window is sufficient for identification, in case someone can't read or understand the text on the packaging....
Guest
5 years ago
5 years ago
-- I can't find anything wrong with open sales at the counter: Sufficiently large paper bags and loaves are wrapped with a napkin... because of the conflict with the "gruesome" cash -- There is actually a need for action in the open sale of small loaves in the self-service area, because many people can't even use the tongs and what you see there.... -- For the packaged loaves in the self-service area, I wish with a bit larger paper bags...and of course completely sealed - the viewing window is sufficient for identification, in case someone can't read or understand the text on the packaging....
Could hemp bread with cannabis soon be available? Migros should be open to this as it boosts the economy #MigrosHempbrot
5 years ago
Hello tnaegelin Thank you for your post. We have been offering the small bread in open sales for a long time, which in our experience has been very well received. We have therefore extended this concept of open sales to some of the large loaves. Gloves and tongs are available for hygiene purposes. In addition, the majority of the bread is still sold pre-packed so that customers still have a choice. The bread bags are made from a combination of paper and plastic. This is for the following reasons: - Pure plastic bags would be detrimental to sustainability, as plastic is not a renewable raw material like fibres (e.g. paper). - With pure paper bags, the products could no longer be seen and kept apart. - With a simpler separation of the two parts, which would be achieved with a lower adhesive strength of the materials, the bag would be weakened. That's why we rely on the combined material solution. Kind regards, Angela
5 years ago
5 years ago
Could hemp bread with cannabis soon be available? Migros should be open to this as it boosts the economy #MigrosHempbrot
Hello CoopFanboy Thank you for your question. Hemp in the form of seeds, oil or flour is exciting for the baked goods industry. The use of these ingredients in Migros products is constantly being tested. Just last week, for example, a hemp pizza dough was introduced under the YOU brand. Small breads with hemp seeds are also available depending on the region. Kind regards, Angela
5 years ago
5 years ago
Hello tnaegelin Thank you for your post. We have been offering the small bread in open sales for a long time, which in our experience has been very well received. We have therefore extended this concept of open sales to some of the large loaves. Gloves and tongs are available for hygiene purposes. In addition, the majority of the bread is still sold pre-packed so that customers still have a choice. The bread bags are made from a combination of paper and plastic. This is for the following reasons: - Pure plastic bags would be detrimental to sustainability, as plastic is not a renewable raw material like fibres (e.g. paper). - With pure paper bags, the products could no longer be seen and kept apart. - With a simpler separation of the two parts, which would be achieved with a lower adhesive strength of the materials, the bag would be weakened. That's why we rely on the combined material solution. Kind regards, Angela
Hello Angela Thank you very much for your feedback. It may well be that customers like the bread rolls. For example, you can choose the number individually. But sorry, I really don't see any advantage with the large loaves. Customers are simply doing the bakers' work for them. Simply less efficient and unhygienic (especially now in the flu season, but also otherwise). And the tongs don't work with the large loaves either, and using a plastic glove for each individual loaf? Where is the sustainability in that? If you are still serious about this, then at least take up the idea of a multiple bread bag. Kind regards, Thomas
5 years ago
5 years ago
-- I can't find anything wrong with open sales at the counter: Sufficiently large paper bags and loaves are wrapped with a napkin... because of the conflict with the "gruesome" cash -- There is actually a need for action in the open sale of small loaves in the self-service area, because many people can't even use the tongs and what you see there.... -- For the packaged loaves in the self-service area, I wish with a bit larger paper bags...and of course completely sealed - the viewing window is sufficient for identification, in case someone can't read or understand the text on the packaging....
Hi Tessin Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Of course, we try not to use more packaging material than necessary. That's why we don't want to use more material for larger bags at the moment. We still sell most of the bread packaged so that everyone can choose whether they want to buy the open or the packaged bread. I wish you good shopping. Kind regards, Angela
5 years ago
5 years ago
Hello Angela Thank you very much for your feedback. It may well be that customers like the bread rolls. For example, you can choose the number individually. But sorry, I really don't see any advantage with the large loaves. Customers are simply doing the bakers' work for them. Simply less efficient and unhygienic (especially now in the flu season, but also otherwise). And the tongs don't work with the large loaves either, and using a plastic glove for each individual loaf? Where is the sustainability in that? If you are still serious about this, then at least take up the idea of a multiple bread bag. Kind regards, Thomas
Good afternoon tnaegelin There are customers who appreciate the open sale, as they can choose and pack the product themselves. For the others, we offer packaged bread as an alternative. We have taken your tip about the multiple bread bag and passed it on to the person responsible. Kind regards, Angela