Happy chickens! Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Good luck with it! I dont use their products so won't actively join in, but applaud all the work going on in these threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bradley bunch Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 done ps. loving the Ben & Jerry's new fairtrade choc brownie ice cream ....me & hubby have being waiting a long time for this one - our prayers have been answered, finally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Anyone had a reply yet? I wonder if they have a lot of emails to work through now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Well, I got a response today from Mr Kipling aka Premier Foods; a proper paper letter! I guess they are trying to avoid emails back and forth, but I have a reference on the letter so shall be emailing them back to discuss it Link to letter Very polite and respectful, sounds like they are doing summat in the right direction. I shall email them to thank for the nice letter and asking if they have a timeline for the process/result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Same here Clare! I'm very surprised as it is quite detailed like you say. Oops, just noticed you provided a linky to yours, will take a look and see if it is the same. Edited to add: exact same letter except for a few digits on the reference! They do sound like they are taking it seriously, maybe this will chivvy (not sure if that's a word!) them along a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 I hope so; the more of us who contact them the better. I intend to reply to their letter later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Another with a paper reply - all the right noises but actually nothing substantial in there... but interested to hear what their task force have to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess1merlin Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I've also had the same reply today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 They're busy then. Methinks that they take the trouble to send out paper replies to avoid getting mired in email dialogue. I plan to email them back, referring to the reference on the letter and thanking them for their response, than asking for specifics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bradley bunch Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 yup i've had the same paper letter today. thought i was special but obviously not! lol they must be getting a lot of grief if they have put together such a detailed automated response letter, which is a good signal of change. i don't like the way they used the words 'egg laying flocks'....it might make them feel better about the type of industry they're supporting but it certainly doesn't fool me also their promise that they regulary assess every farm against the 'assured food standard' doesn't provide me with any comfort at all . however i am glad to hear that they aren't ignoring our pleas, and that switiching to free-range eggs seems to genuinely figure highly in their considerations for future developments i like you clare would like to know of the timescale they predict for such a change...if you get a response on this would you let us know...thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 (as an aside, M&S were quite blunt, saying they will not be removing the items, have passed my comments onto the food team, sorry unable to help etc etc ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I also received the same letter from Mr Kipling. Seems a waste of money sending out a letter by post like that. If that's how they spend their profits then perhaps that is why they don't spend more money on using free range eggs in their products because they are too busy spending it on daft things like letters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 6, 2010 Author Share Posted August 6, 2010 I also received the same letter from Mr Kipling. Seems a waste of money sending out a letter by post like that. If that's how they spend their profits then perhaps that is why they don't spend more money on using free range eggs in their products because they are too busy spending it on daft things like letters I think that they are sending out letters rather than emails because they have no intention of entering into an exchange on emails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezra Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I have emailed them aswell. I now have a reason not to buy Bakewell slices! Probably for the best! Unless of course they change the eggs they use and then I will have no reason to avoid them! Apart from the calories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Well done everyone! Have sent my piece and hopefully we'll hear back from them with specifics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Yes I got a letter too and thought what a waste of money. I seem to remember getting much the same letter a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 Got the same letter through a couple of days ago ... anyone heard any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
