Jean wrote on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:41:16 -0400:

> James Silverton wrote:
>> Kate wrote on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:11:22 -0400:
>>
>>> On 8/17/2010 7:02 PM, sf wrote:
>>>> On Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:45:53 -0500, "Kody"
>>>> > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Does brand loyalty exist? I know growing up it had to be
>>>>> Folgers coffee and Tide laundry detergent and many other
>>>>> examples but I came to the realization the other day that my brand
>>>>> loyalty is very weak. I suspect that it exists in
>>>>> the general public but I'm not sure where, beer and
>>>>> cigarettes would be a couple of areas I would think.
>>>>>
>>>> I'm still brand loyal to Heinz ketchup, Homade chili sauce
>>>> and Tabasco. I used to be loyal to "Grandma's Chili
>>>> Powder" but it was discontinued last winter - so I'm
>>>> looking around now. I was also loyal to Northern toilet
>>>> tissue, but that changed when other brands improved their
>>>> product.
>>
>>> Yes, Heinz ketchup is one of my brands, but that's because
>>> it's the best ketchup. Our family has always bought Heinz.
>>
>> I suspect Heinz ketchup is either subcontracted out or else
>> Heinz sells unbranded stuff for bottling by others. I cannot tell the
>> difference between Heinz and the local Giant chain
>> variety except that Giant is a bit cheaper. I only practice
>> brand loyalty where the branded version is noticeably better than
>> others I have tried. Lee and Perrins "Wooster" sauce is still best as
>> is Branstone Pickle, HP sauce, Tabasco Pepper
>> Sauce and Kikkoman Soy Sauce
>>
> Ah, but do you get the Lea & Perrins made in the United States
> or the one made in England? They are not the same.

I expect the Lea & Perrins is made in the US and I'll have to take your
word for it that the British product is different. It's not such a major
item in my cooking but there is a local "gourmet import" store that
might have the imported stuff and I'll have to look there.

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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