Tutti Frutti Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Just wondering cos there was an Aldi ad on TV just now comparing their own brand mayo to Hellmann's. If Aldi's doesnt contain FR egg, I feel a complaint to the ASA coming on (a mass Omlet power complaint ), as they wouldn't be comparing like with like :evil: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Probably not if its Aldi... I think your right about complaining, we do have experience from chewits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 No it doesn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 shame on them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa C Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I didn't think Hellmanns did? Unless they've changed in the last 8 years since I found out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Tesco use free range eggs in their mayonnaise now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I didn't think Hellmanns did? Unless they've changed in the last 8 years since I found out! Yes they do, and they clearly state it on their jars now. It's worth starting a campaign though - I started a campaign which got Covent Garden Foods (of the soups fame) to change the eggs in their new quiches to free range. Viral campaigns seem to work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I saw the ad last night, and thought it referred more to the tastes being the same, rather than it's free range credentials. But I guess some people would be persuaded to buy after watching the ad and not even think about where the eggs came from. Would be good to find out for sure though, but guess it wouldn't contain FR eggs otherwise they'd shout about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Yes, it's about taste but also about price (going on the theme of their ads over the last few months comparing baked beans and ketchup etc). To me, they're not comparing like with like as Hellmann's use FR so is more expensive. Yep, Tescos is FR now but doesn't taste as nice as Hellmann's IMHO Plus I don't like the way they dragged their heels over it - Hellmann's switched without quibble 4 years ago (but then, it's their business!). BTW Hellmann's also do FR salad creme now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 OK, just searched their site (or not as the case may be as they don't have a search facility ) no email to contact, but a customer services phone number 0844 406 8800 # 6, which I shall be ringing later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Just rang them, after 5 mins of hanging on got through to a young lady who had no idea. After some prompting she rang another department and confirmed that it DOES NOT contain free range eggs, but that they are 'working towards it' Not good enough in my book and I told them so. I never shop there as so little of their produce is either British or free range; and I certainly won't buy their mayonnaise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I have recently had a big fight with Haagen Daz telling them I'm buying Ben and Jerrys not theirs as B&j use free range eggs. I have had a response saying they currently use 50% free range but are looking to increase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa C Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I have recently had a big fight with Haagen Daz telling them I'm buying Ben and Jerrys not theirs as B&j use free range eggs. B&J is another one that I thought didn't use free range eggs! I really must get back on to knowing my brands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
