Comments on: Am I Going (Grape-)Nuts? http://alignedleft.com/blog/2008/02/am-i-going-grape-nuts/ Exploring digital culture and dynamic media Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:52:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Heath http://alignedleft.com/blog/2008/02/am-i-going-grape-nuts/#comment-89 Heath Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:15:26 +0000 http://alignedleft.com/blog/2008/02/am-i-going-grape-nuts/#comment-89 <p>There are two things going on here. First, the cereal has gone through changes over the past few months (more raisins & almonds) and the graphics changed at the same time. Second, something happened in the store stocking and rotation of product. (Older packaging should sell through before second- and third-generation packaging appears on the shelf.) By the way, there is also a new Cranberry Vanilla variety that is really good.</p> There are two things going on here. First, the cereal has gone through changes over the past few months (more raisins & almonds) and the graphics changed at the same time. Second, something happened in the store stocking and rotation of product. (Older packaging should sell through before second- and third-generation packaging appears on the shelf.) By the way, there is also a new Cranberry Vanilla variety that is really good.

]]> By: jason http://alignedleft.com/blog/2008/02/am-i-going-grape-nuts/#comment-86 jason Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:27:36 +0000 http://alignedleft.com/blog/2008/02/am-i-going-grape-nuts/#comment-86 <p>Have you ever looked at how milk is represented on cereal boxes? Next time you are in the grocery store make note of how the stylized milk is represented on each box. It's strange how un-milk-like it is. </p> <p>I am afraid I can't answer your question about the 3 styles of Grape-Nut boxes. You should run a taste test to see if the perception of design has any effect flavor satisfaction.</p> Have you ever looked at how milk is represented on cereal boxes? Next time you are in the grocery store make note of how the stylized milk is represented on each box. It’s strange how un-milk-like it is.

I am afraid I can’t answer your question about the 3 styles of Grape-Nut boxes. You should run a taste test to see if the perception of design has any effect flavor satisfaction.

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