Don't like fish? No problem, just call it Colin...
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Wasn't sure whether to post this here or Food & Drink, but it's not really about the food, more the idiocy of the story 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7984854.stm
Cod is endangered, so them up high have suggested Pollack as a replacement. But, they say, it's not a particularly endearing name, so let's just call it Colin and spend vast amounts of money on a "Colin by name, Pollack by nature" advertising campaign!
Who pays these twunts? Oh yes... We do
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7984854.stm
Cod is endangered, so them up high have suggested Pollack as a replacement. But, they say, it's not a particularly endearing name, so let's just call it Colin and spend vast amounts of money on a "Colin by name, Pollack by nature" advertising campaign!
Who pays these twunts? Oh yes... We do
parapaul said:
Who pays these twunts? Oh yes... We do
Eh? What on earth are you whinging about? Sales of Pollack are low, so marketing experts have changed the name in an attempt to increase sales. If it works, they'll make more money, and if it doesn't they'll try something else.If you don't like it, then don't shop there?
Parrot of Doom said:
parapaul said:
Who pays these twunts? Oh yes... We do
Eh? What on earth are you whinging about? Sales of Pollack are low, so marketing experts have changed the name in an attempt to increase sales. If it works, they'll make more money, and if it doesn't they'll try something else.If you don't like it, then don't shop there?
...you're in a right strop tonight, parrot. What's up...?Parrot of Doom said:
parapaul said:
Who pays these twunts? Oh yes... We do
Eh? What on earth are you whinging about? Sales of Pollack are low, so marketing experts have changed the name in an attempt to increase sales. If it works, they'll make more money, and if it doesn't they'll try something else.If you don't like it, then don't shop there?
Presumably sales are low because they're either not very nice to eat, or not very easy to catch, not because they've got an unexciting name!
I just can't be bothered to read about yet more marketing idiocy but...
Pollack is a good eating fish. White, flaky and very tasty. It can be caught using the same lures as mackerel - although it's shape and flavour are completely unrelated.
Often caught during August (the mackerel Season) whilst attempting to catch the other fish from rocky shorelines.
Pollack is a good eating fish. White, flaky and very tasty. It can be caught using the same lures as mackerel - although it's shape and flavour are completely unrelated.
Often caught during August (the mackerel Season) whilst attempting to catch the other fish from rocky shorelines.
parapaul said:
So if calling them Colin doesn't work, what's next? Englebert? Humphrey? Duane?
Presumably sales are low because they're either not very nice to eat, or not very easy to catch, not because they've got an unexciting name!
Well that's entirely at odds with current marketing practice, which is to make a product packaged attractively - hence 'premium' biscuits will have a posh looking box with a nice little tray inside, and lots of shiny bits on the box. Meanwhile, the cheapo biscuits that are made in the same place from the same ingredients, will be packaged in a crap wrapper that makes you look cheap if you buy them.Presumably sales are low because they're either not very nice to eat, or not very easy to catch, not because they've got an unexciting name!
Just read about the history of 'Sunny D' if you don't believe me.
parapaul said:
Presumably sales are low because they're either not very nice to eat, or not very easy to catch, not because they've got an unexciting name!
I avoid buying cod because of the low stocks; I like the taste and texture of pollack, but rarely buy it because my local supermarket (Tesco) rarely seems to stock it in the refrigerated/frozen section. ( I don't do fresh fish.)stackmonkey said:
parapaul said:
Presumably sales are low because they're either not very nice to eat, or not very easy to catch, not because they've got an unexciting name!
I avoid buying cod because of the low stocks; I like the taste and texture of pollack, but rarely buy it because my local supermarket (Tesco) rarely seems to stock it in the refrigerated/frozen section. ( I don't do fresh fish.)But I can't understand this name change (can't say too much, though, IYSWIM.....) - especially when it was traditionally known as 'coley' - so I'd have preferred a change back to that name.
However, I do think that a change was needed (and this is probably why coley wasn't chosen anymore) - the older readers of PH will remember that you bought cod to eat yourself and pollock / coley for the cats.
Some people just don't want to be seen buying what was traditionally cat food.
ETA: Shouldn't this be in Food and Drink?!
Edited by Alfa_75_Steve on Monday 6th April 22:33
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