In a world with many options, people often miss small details, especially with everyday things. One recent example that has gained attention is the disagreement between McCormick & Co., a well-known spice company, and Watkins Inc., a smaller company in the spice business. The main issue? The size of their pepper shakers.
The Problem with the Pepper Shaker
McCormick, a well-known spice company, has been accused of decreasing the amount of pepper in their containers by 25%. To give you an idea, their cans used to have around 8 ounces of pepper, but now they have about 6 ounces. Watkins Inc. has expressed concern, saying that McCormick is using a visual trick to make it seem like they are selling more pepper in each tin than they really are.
This legal case has shown the various ways these two companies promote their products. McCormick uses containers that you can’t see through, hiding the amount of pepper inside. On the other hand, Watkins uses smaller containers that hold the same amount of pepper as McCormick’s. Watkins believes that McCormick’s actions are dishonest and break consumer protection rules.
How Consumers Are Affected
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