danimal15
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Newman's Own (non-microwave) popping corn canceled
Tue, 12/23/08 10:06 AM
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I don't know about anyone else, but this has been my favorite popping corn for a decade, and I found out yesterday the company will only sell microwave popping corn from now on. Here is the letter I sent to their customer service department. Please let me know if you're interested in signing an online petition I plan to develop asking them to bring the product back. To whom it may concern, Please let me express my deep disappointment that Newman's Own decided in July to stop producing its non-microwave popping corn. I've been enjoying this product for years, and it is far superior to any other popping corn I've had. My friends and family agree it is the best popcorn they have ever tasted. Now Newman's Own has joined the industry trend, which unfortunately is to produce only microwave popcorn, a product that is far inferior in flavor and texture. Other non-microwave popping corn, such as Orville Redenbacher, is also disappointing when compared to the Newman's Own variety. I understand business is business, but I can't figure out why Newman's Own first decided to make its popping corn almost impossible to find and then cancel it. Maybe the product wasn't selling well, but that stands to reason considering that for the last five years, it was only carried by specialty stores. In 2007, I even had to contact the company directly by email to find out where in my area I could buy it (and my home in the Chicago suburbs is not exactly out in the sticks). I feel Newman's Own didn't give the product a real chance. Since I realize my letter isn't going to bring the product back (though maybe I'll start an online petition so you can see how disappointed many of your customers are), I'm hoping at the very least you can direct me to either the farmers you bought the corn from so I can buy it directly from them, or tell me if you have excess supplies sitting in your warehouse, in which case I'm happy to buy in bulk directly from you and enjoy it until it gets stale. Unfortunately, your cancellation of Newman's Own Popping Corn may affect my enthusiasm about buying other Newman's Own products in the future, though I've enjoyed your spaghetti sauces and salad dressings, as well as your salsa, over the years. I have to speak out in some way against your terrible business decision, and it may be with my wallet. Thanks for your attention.
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Pogo
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Re:Newman's Own (non-microwave) popping corn canceled
Tue, 12/23/08 9:14 PM
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Drop the threat and you have a pretty good letter.
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Twinwillow
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Re:Newman's Own (non-microwave) popping corn canceled
Tue, 12/23/08 9:18 PM
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Pogo Drop the threat and you have a pretty good letter. I concur.
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danimal15
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Re:Newman's Own (non-microwave) popping corn canceled
Wed, 12/24/08 10:08 AM
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Too late- I already sent it. Maybe I was too harsh. We'll see if they ever reply!
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