[MB.]

NM hasn't left the forum in a huff yet so I doubt it

[Ammi]

...sadly, 'The Real Easter Egg'..or the Christian/religious chocolate egg as it's being called has always struggled with supermarkets and sales and supermarkets are all about the profit baby as we all know...Sainsbury's in particular though, pride themselves in their Fair Trade products and this for me is the reason why they should be stocking it and promoting it to consumers...

'was one of the first retailers to sell Fairtrade products, over 20 years later, Sainsbury’s is now the world's largest retailer of Fairtrade products. *

Sainsbury’s aims to provide customers with quality products at a fair price, sourced in a way that's better for the farmers, growers and workers involved. *Offering a wide range of Fairtrade products is part of this and can make a real difference to the lives of people in developing countries.
Selling Fairtrade-certified products ensures that producers in developing countries are given a guaranteed minimum price, which is especially important when market prices fall. Producers also receive the Fairtrade Premium to invest in business and community development.'

...ok it may have a little Easter Story booklet which non-religious or anti religious may disapprove of, I get that but it's also one of the very few Fair Trade chocolate eggs and a large portion of its sales are donated to charity...those reasons for me have always made it pretty much an egg I've always looked out for when buying them...shame on Sainsbury's really, they should have forgone a little bit of profit to stand by their ethics and made Easter great again...ooops....

[Tozzie]

Originally Posted by Withano

I can see how that would be frustrating, but I dont understand your point. From a business perspective (which Sainsburys and Asda are), your point is illogical.

You wouldnt buy a crate of Christian eggs as a business owner if you can only sell a small protion of the product at RRP. Its not like Sainsburys can be all like 'yeh, we want 7 eggs at each shop' the Christian Egg company would barely profit from delivering such a small amount countrywide either. Its a lose-lose.

Those that agree with you cant be very business-minded.

The OP said
OUTRAGE! As Sainsbury's and Asda refuse to stock Christian Easter eggs! These people are outraged at the fact they have taken their choice away.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...sadly, 'The Real Easter Egg'..or the Christian/religious chocolate egg as it's being called has always struggled with supermarkets and sales and supermarkets are all about the profit baby as we all know...Sainsbury's in particular though, pride themselves in their Fair Trade products and this for me is the reason why they should be stocking it and promoting it to consumers...

'was one of the first retailers to sell Fairtrade products, over 20 years later, Sainsbury’s is now the world's largest retailer of Fairtrade products. *

Sainsbury’s aims to provide customers with quality products at a fair price, sourced in a way that's better for the farmers, growers and workers involved. *Offering a wide range of Fairtrade products is part of this and can make a real difference to the lives of people in developing countries.
Selling Fairtrade-certified products ensures that producers in developing countries are given a guaranteed minimum price, which is especially important when market prices fall. Producers also receive the Fairtrade Premium to invest in business and community development.'

...ok it may have a little Easter Story booklet which non-religious or anti religious may disapprove of, I get that but it's also one of the very few Fair Trade chocolate eggs and a large portion of its sales are donated to charity...those reasons for me have always made it pretty much an egg I've always looked out for when buying them...shame on Sainsbury's really, they should have forgone a little bit of profit to stand by their ethics and made Easter great again...ooops....

Great point Ammi, I'm sure they carry other products at a loss it wouldn't have dented their profits to any great degree

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Tozzie

Eggs have been associated with the Christian festival of Easter for god knows how long, which celebrates the death and resurrection of Christ
The egg has long been a symbol of 'fertility', 'rebirth' and 'the beginning'.

I think you misunderstood what I meant. I mean a lot of people are getting up in arms about this because it's another stick to beat Muslims with and cry about Christians being treated worse that the minority. Nothing to do with the eggs really.

These are Supermarkets who's sole purpose is to make a profit, if those eggs don't sell well, they're going to stock ones that do, the end.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

Muslims radicalising our Easter eggs

What's next?Chocolate Mosques?eh?eh?

Eggsplosions?

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Tozzie

The OP said
OUTRAGE! As Sainsbury's and Asda refuse to stock Christian Easter eggs! These people are outraged at the fact they have taken their choice away.

I'm outraged that supermarkets dont give me free stuff for being cute, but I understand that it wouldnt be profitable for them to do so.

Besides the only group that I've found to express outrage at the egg is one which supports the (now outdated) anti-homosexuality bill (of Uganda 2009), which supported the death penalty. They are also against abortion, and for marital rape.

Dont really think this group has a right to complain about the equal rights of anything ever really.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Tozzie

but some did so why can't they stock those too? They don't have to buy shed loads but at least let the people who still believe feel that they are just as important as those that don't. There are still some good Christian people around.

No more needs to be said,perfect post Tozzie

[Tozzie]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I think you misunderstood what I meant. I mean a lot of people are getting up in arms about this because it's another stick to beat Muslims with and cry about Christians being treated worse that the minority. Nothing to do with the eggs really.

These are Supermarkets who's sole purpose is to make a profit, if those eggs don't sell well, they're going to stock ones that do, the end.

but I wasn't beating Muslims about it Niamh, it's not Muslims fault if the supermarkets choose not to stock Christian things. I'm beating the supermarkets who did this for taking away choice.

[Tozzie]

I've just had a right brainwave, I think next year I will open a shop and sell Christian Easter Eggs and donate some of the takings to my favourite charity, hopefully I'll make a killing hehe

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Tozzie

but I wasn't beating Muslims about it Niamh, it's not Muslims fault if the supermarkets choose not to stock Christian things. I'm beating the supermarkets who did this for taking away choice.

I wasn't talking about you specifically Tozzie.

Regarding the supermarkets though, why should they sell something that doesn't sell well? They're a private profit making organisation

[Tozzie]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

No more needs to be said,perfect post Tozzie

Praise the Lord, someone gets me LOL

[smudgie]

In all my very long life I have never set eyes on a Christian Easter egg.
So some company decided to do it as a gimmick, it appears not to have worked.
Sticking a label on it saying The Real Easter egg doesn't mean it's any more religious than Cadburys, sticking little religious booklets just smacks of Kinder eggs.
The run up to Easter, in primary school, making little palm crosses and talk of Lent was always something to look forward to as a young kid in my day, the same as your new Easter outfits of cotton frocks white socks and sandals.
Easter chicks, Easter bunnies and Easter eggs are for all, religious or not.

[Tozzie]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I wasn't talking about you specifically Tozzie.

Regarding the supermarkets though, why should they sell something that doesn't sell well? They're a private profit making organisation

Like I said in my earlier post, I'll open a shop and sell Christian eggs next year and make my millions, that'll shake the big fat cat supermarkets up haha

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Eggsplosions?

Oh no

I've heard these halal eggs only appeal to Eggstremists

[MB.]

Originally Posted by Tozzie

Like I said in my earlier post, I'll open a shop and sell Christian eggs next year and make my millions, that'll shake the big fat cat supermarkets up haha

...I know Easter's all about miracles, but you may want to set your sights a little lower on this one

[Tozzie]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

Oh no

I've heard these halal eggs only appeal to Eggstremists

oh stop Eggsaggerating, its making me feel eggasperated

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by smudgie

In all my very long life I have never set eyes on a Christian Easter egg.
So some company decided to do it as a gimmick, it appears not to have worked.
Sticking a label on it saying The Real Easter egg doesn't mean it's any more religious than Cadburys, sticking little religious booklets just smacks of Kinder eggs.
The run up to Easter, in primary school, making little palm crosses and talk of Lent was always something to look forward to as a young kid in my day, the same as your new Easter outfits of cotton frocks white socks and sandals.
Easter chicks, Easter bunnies and Easter eggs are for all, religious or not.

You are dead right Smudgie

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Tozzie

Like I said in my earlier post, I'll open a shop and sell Christian eggs next year and make my millions, that'll shake the big fat cat supermarkets up haha

Best of luck with your new venture

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

Oh no

I've heard these halal eggs only appeal to Eggstremists

You're cracking me up

[Tozzie]

Originally Posted by MB.

...I know Easter's all about miracles, but you may want to set your sights a little lower on this one

I believe in miracles, where ya from, you sexy thing you

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

You're cracking me up

Well if you find that funny you must've led a Shell-tered life.

[jennyjuniper]

What the hell is an halal easter egg? It's made from chocolate isn't it?

[Toy Soldier]

OUTRAGE! At the Disco.



That's pretty much all I have to say on this thread. Anyone who gets genuinely outraged about Easter Eggs has it far too easy in life .

[Shaun]

The only outrage today is that I only got 1, incredibly small, egg.