For those of you looking to get your morning fix of fiber, Sunsweet has released "Ones", a canister containing individually wrapped prunes. Yes, a single solitary little prune all wrapped up alone. The question that immediately comes to mind of course is why? I can only assume they are using a form of plastic for the individual wrappers, but even with environmental issues aside for a moment, is it really that difficult to just grab a single prune out of a pack if that is what you are looking for? Or have we, as consumers, become so blatantly lazy that we have to have every single thing packaged individually all ready to go for us? I also find it kind of ironic that according to the nutritional information provided on their website, they list one serving as "about 4 prunes". So why not package them in packs of four then? I understand that companies have to keep reinventing themselves, whether it is the packaging, the actual product, or the marketing thereof, but this seems to be a bit much.
Besides, think of all the extra time it will take you to unwrap each one if you are making this dish.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
4-11-2007 @ 1:42PM
cybele said...
But think of it! Those health nuts now have something new to give out to the kiddies at Halloween instead of raisins!
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4-11-2007 @ 2:05PM
Lemons said...
Ever tried putting just one prune in your pocket to take as a snack? While it would be cheaper to put it in a re-usable plastic bag, and more environmentally friendly, I'm sure this has to do with the portion- (and calorie-)control packaging that's sweeping the country.
It would be even worse if I tried a single, unwrapped prune in my purse; the knitting needles would make prune kebabs immediately, plastic bag or not.
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4-11-2007 @ 2:34PM
LordJezo said...
My problem with prunes is that if I sit down with a box of them I can finish it off in a very short period of time. I will then think nothing of it until 12 hours later when I am sitting deep in thought on my throne as to why I did such a thing to my body.
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4-11-2007 @ 3:09PM
debbie T said...
Funny, I guess I am the odd one out.
I don't normally eat prunes, but wanted to try cooking with them. I was about to buy the normal packaging, but when I saw these new individually wrapped prunes, I was thrilled. I figured I could use what I need, and keep the rest fresh.
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4-11-2007 @ 4:36PM
Jessica said...
debbie T, don't worry about freshness like that. Prunes packed normally in a big resealable bag last forevers. We opened a bag back in September that are still moist and lovely, no problems.
Lemons, if plastic bags are no good, buy little plastic containers. I have a set of small reusable plastic bowls + lids from Glad (their disposable line) that I can stick a couple of prunes in and toss into my backpack. Then the container can be washed and used again and again.
Nothing justifies this absurd over-packaging. It is appalling how much waste we produce in the US.
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4-11-2007 @ 5:24PM
Megan said...
"Prunes - can you pop just one?"
*doubles over laughing* Yes, I'm
12 today.
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4-12-2007 @ 12:24AM
hoeun kim said...
now you can take them on the road with you... not a bad idea.
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4-12-2007 @ 10:41AM
Miss Tiffie said...
So it won't make your hands sticky from grabbing from a container full of them???
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4-16-2007 @ 11:41PM
rac284 said...
I'm guessing it's about the mess factor, but really, this is such an environmental nightmare. I hate the sticky factor when I grab some prunes out of the bag, but not enough to kill the earth a little faster. Since soap and water exist, I'm okay. Oh, and they make TINY Glad and Rubbermaid containers now, so you can use those for travel.
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11-16-2007 @ 10:59AM
Beverly said...
One thing no one has mentioned. They are great for a healthier alternative to my big candy jar at work. It sets the right example, whereas before I felt like I was contributing to the ill health of the entire workplace when I kept it stocked with candy.
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8-05-2008 @ 6:54PM
matty!!! said...
i think its Ridiculous we have to think about the environment here people imagine what these little bits of plastic are doing to our lands along with the other crazy amounts of rubbish it would be just as easy to get a little reusable container you can open it get a prune and save some for your later day cravings
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2-07-2009 @ 7:45PM
Elaine said...
I think it is fantastic! I am putting together a "booth" for a church event and my focus is for "primetimers" (seniors) and I want to put them out in a bowl instead of candy - this is genious for me!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2-28-2009 @ 1:02PM
Virginia said...
I have bought 2 tubes and 1 sack of your prunes and they are so dry and tasteless I will not buy any more. Virginia
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2-28-2009 @ 10:13PM
Rex Higgins said...
where can you purchase the prune ones?
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