[USMA:23586] FFU down-sizing

[kilopascal]

2002-11-26   The most opportune time to metricate is when changing package sizes.  Well, ice cream is going from the traditional half-gallon (1.89 L) containers to 1.75 quart (1.66 L).  Why not 1.75 L?  Every time the issue of metrication comes up, the excuse as to why it can't be done is that it would cost a fortune to change packaging.  Well, here we have another example of a producer changing a package size and for some reason, the cost is not an issue.    Maybe there should be a law that says if you are going to change your package size, then you have to change it to something metric.  And a series of allowable sizes would be listed.  This way the manufacturer has the choice to pick the metric size that is best for himself and the "market forces".   see: http://www.washtimes.com/business/20021119-9797683.htm   John