John Guyer Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 After being in the bag for over 35 years, Carroll Shelby's Original Texas Brand Chili is now in a box. Isn't this one of the signs of the coming apocalypse? I never thought I would live to see this day. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 With a box you can stack more in your pantry. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Bags are passé. It's all about boxes today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrong Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 Bags are passé. It's all about boxes today. We like boxes. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 This was discussed pretty heavy here: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=35633 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Guyer Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 This was discussed pretty heavy here:http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=35633 Thanks for the link. I tried to search for chili, thinking it had already had been discussed but did not find this. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 John, you can never have too many threads about good chili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I'd rather eat out of a box than a bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Guyer Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I received the following response from the owners of Carroll Shelby's Original Texas Brand Chili (Kit): Reily Foods Company I received your letter dated November 19 concerning our decision to change the packaging of our Carroll Shelby's Original Texas Brand Chili. I understand your disappointment as I agree that the bag is more distinctive than the new carton. I would like to share with you some of the reasons for the change but first please know that any change of this magnitude is done with great care and research because of the obvious risk in disappointing current, loyal users such as yourself. 1) We were experiencing quite a number of consumer complaints about missing spice packets. The incomplete products were due to the difficulty in packing the four spice packets into a small, flexible bag. The rigid carton allows us to be much more accurate with the packing of Carroll Shelby's spice packets, thereby minimizing consumer frustration over not receiving what they paid for. 2) The carton also allows us to avoid a price increase on Carroll Shelby's. Despite the increased costs of spices, labor, freight, etc., we are able to maintain our current pricing as the box is a more efficient form to run on a production line. 3) The new carton provides an opportunity to reduce packaging as we no longer need to use a full, six-sided shipping case which was necessary with the bag to allow for stacking in the warehouse .. This change will reduce landfill use. 4) The bag was getting lost or crushed on the shelf in many locations which made it difficult for regular users to find and for new users to become aware of this high quality, authentic chili kit. The carton provides greater shelf presence and• keeps the competition from encroaching onto our hard earned shelf space. This change has enhanced brand recognition. Again, I understand your disappointment with our decision to change the Carroll Shelby's packaging. But I hope the reasons I have outlined help you better understand why we made this challenging decision. I also hope that we can count on you to remain a loyal user of Carroll Shelby's. Enclosed, please accept these coupons for your next purchases. Sincerely, David T. Darragh President & Chief Executive Officer Reily Foods Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I guess it makes alot of sense. Does this make the bagged chili collectables now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I have one on the shelf in the glass cabinet with all the modelcars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I received the following response from the owners of Carroll Shelby's Original Texas Brand Chili (Kit): Reily Foods Company I received your letter dated November 19 concerning our decision to change the packaging of our Carroll Shelby's Original Texas Brand Chili. I understand your disappointment as I agree that the bag is more distinctive than the new carton. I would like to share with you some of the reasons for the change but first please know that any change of this magnitude is done with great care and research because of the obvious risk in disappointing current, loyal users such as yourself. 1) We were experiencing quite a number of consumer complaints about missing spice packets. The incomplete products were due to the difficulty in packing the four spice packets into a small, flexible bag. The rigid carton allows us to be much more accurate with the packing of Carroll Shelby's spice packets, thereby minimizing consumer frustration over not receiving what they paid for. 2) The carton also allows us to avoid a price increase on Carroll Shelby's. Despite the increased costs of spices, labor, freight, etc., we are able to maintain our current pricing as the box is a more efficient form to run on a production line. 3) The new carton provides an opportunity to reduce packaging as we no longer need to use a full, six-sided shipping case which was necessary with the bag to allow for stacking in the warehouse .. This change will reduce landfill use. 4) The bag was getting lost or crushed on the shelf in many locations which made it difficult for regular users to find and for new users to become aware of this high quality, authentic chili kit. The carton provides greater shelf presence and• keeps the competition from encroaching onto our hard earned shelf space. This change has enhanced brand recognition. Again, I understand your disappointment with our decision to change the Carroll Shelby's packaging. But I hope the reasons I have outlined help you better understand why we made this challenging decision. I also hope that we can count on you to remain a loyal user of Carroll Shelby's. Enclosed, please accept these coupons for your next purchases. Sincerely, David T. Darragh President & Chief Executive Officer Reily Foods Company I think that's a great response. It clearly explains why they made the change. So often, when you send a complaint to a company, you get a canned response that basically says, "We did it, so deal with it." Kudos to Reily Foods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I have one on the shelf in the glass cabinet with all the modelcars. Hang on to it. I have a few plus a cardboard display that the grocery stores were given to put them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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