I've got a couple MRPs in the works and I was wondering what type of packaging you preferred... There are pros and cons to both. Let me know what you think!
bottles or packets
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Chris Johnson
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Bottles seem to be the way MRPs are packaged best these days. More economical and more servings.
Steve McDermott
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Bottles definitely. I can always package up the powder in small containers to go. Can't wait to try them.
I've been advised by some who have a great deal experience working for some of the biggest supplement companies out there that packets are a must, or else "laypeople" won't accept them as a meal replacement, as opposed to just a protein powder.[b said:Quote[/b] (mikeynov @ April 29 2003,1:28)]8-->
ditto.[b said:Quote[/b] (Steve McDermott @ April 29 2003,38)]Bottles definitely. I can always package up the powder in small containers to go. Can't wait to try them.
the only thought is that packets might have a more marketable appeal to laypeople though...maybe.
Still, it reeks of having a company tell the customer what they want, rather than having the customer tell the company what they want. I want HSN to always serve the customer, rather than the other way around.
[b said:
very true.
although i would prefer a more economical bottled product, you have to go with what will sell more. Unfortunately at this early stage of your buisness, you dont really have a choice.
(just out of interest, why would it be only a 2lb tub? that wouldnt last very long as a 'meal replacement'.)
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imported_edziu
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For me, it's the bottle for economy and storage space.
But I know a lot of people for whom the convenience factor is more important. . . people prefer bringing a packet to work and not having to measure anything.
But I know a lot of people for whom the convenience factor is more important. . . people prefer bringing a packet to work and not having to measure anything.
Lil Popa Pump
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Don't some companies do both?
Packets for the less informed and jugs for those who care to read the labels.
Seems like I have seen a company or two do it this way, but I cannot remember who....Optimum, maybe?
Is that feasible for you?
Packets for the less informed and jugs for those who care to read the labels.
Seems like I have seen a company or two do it this way, but I cannot remember who....Optimum, maybe?
Is that feasible for you?
Yeah, I think it’s feasible. Maybe not right at the beginning, but later I think it would. I will probably go with bottles at first...seems to be what you guys would like. Then packets later just for convenience. Packets cost quite a bit more to produce simply because of the extra packaging involved.[b said:
Lil Popa Pump
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Got any insight as to what some of the ingredients would be?
I like what Micellean and ProMatrix (?) have tried to do with using oatmeal, brown rice, etc. as part of their carb source.
I like what Micellean and ProMatrix (?) have tried to do with using oatmeal, brown rice, etc. as part of their carb source.
They will be MRP versions of Primer and Driver...so Prime+ will have the same proteins but will also include simple carbs as well as vitamins/minerals. The Drive+ will have the same slow proteins as Driver but will also have complex carbs, vit/minerals, and a bit of omega-3s.
