Same brand, different name...
Oct 29th 2009, 1:03 pm
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Same brand, different name...
So far, I'm noticing a few things over here that are the same brand as the UK, but have a different name.
Useful if we could compile a list for new expat shoppers
or has someone already done that?
I'll start with the no brainer because it's exactly the same design...
UK Aus
Douie Egberts coffee = Moccona
Useful if we could compile a list for new expat shoppers
or has someone already done that?I'll start with the no brainer because it's exactly the same design...
UK Aus
Douie Egberts coffee = Moccona
Oct 29th 2009, 1:25 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Mrs Vash
So far, I'm noticing a few things over here that are the same brand as the UK, but have a different name.
Useful if we could compile a list for new expat shoppers or has someone already done that?
I'll start with the no brainer because it's exactly the same design...
UK Aus
Douie Egberts coffee = Moccona
Useful if we could compile a list for new expat shoppers
or has someone already done that?I'll start with the no brainer because it's exactly the same design...
UK Aus
Douie Egberts coffee = Moccona
Oct 29th 2009, 2:23 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
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Oct 29th 2009, 3:06 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
vegemite - shit.
Oct 29th 2009, 3:20 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
What's the same brand as Aptamil Growing Up milk? Thanks.
Oct 29th 2009, 8:30 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Cuddles (what marketing prat came up with that name 
?!) fabric conditioner = lenoir
Blue one smells identical
Em x
?!) fabric conditioner = lenoirBlue one smells identical
Em x
Oct 29th 2009, 8:43 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Rice Krispies=rice bubbles
candy floss=fairy floss
sweets=lollies
burger king=hungry jacks
wettabix=weetbix
candy floss=fairy floss
sweets=lollies
burger king=hungry jacks
wettabix=weetbix
Oct 29th 2009, 9:19 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Luke I Amyofath
wettabix=weetbix
Weet-Bix is the original product, invented in NSW during the 1920s. Its Australian inventors started a new company for distribution in Britain during the 1930s, where their product was rebadged as "Weetabix". Consequently, both products are Australian in origin.
There's not much to choose between them, but Weetabix seem to be smaller and sweeter.
Oct 29th 2009, 9:24 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by framac67
vegemite - shit.
Ditto that for Cadbury's chocolate
Oct 29th 2009, 9:41 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by scottishcelts
Sure - Rexona (deodorant)
Oct 29th 2009, 9:45 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by scottishcelts
Sure - Rexona (deodorant)
Oct 29th 2009, 9:58 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Not this one. Weetabix and Weet-Bix are made by two different companies (Weetabix Ltd and Sanitarium respectively).
Weet-Bix is the original product, invented in NSW during the 1920s. Its Australian inventors started a new company for distribution in Britain during the 1930s, where their product was rebadged as "Weetabix". Consequently, both products are Australian in origin.
There's not much to choose between them, but Weetabix seem to be smaller and sweeter.
Weet-Bix is the original product, invented in NSW during the 1920s. Its Australian inventors started a new company for distribution in Britain during the 1930s, where their product was rebadged as "Weetabix". Consequently, both products are Australian in origin.
There's not much to choose between them, but Weetabix seem to be smaller and sweeter.
Oct 29th 2009, 10:09 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by bcworld
I knew Aussies in the UK that would swear blind that Sure wasn't the same / as good as Rexona and would get Rexona sent over from Aus!
Mind you, I am still Old Skool and think that they have weakened Marmite in the UK over the years.. I remember the time when a jar would last about 6 months in the cupboard and if you spread more than a tiny drop on to your toast, it would take your head off..
Em x
Oct 29th 2009, 10:12 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by emelems
Same here with the Marmite brigade... Mymate = Marmite.. I am a marmite lover all my life and I think that they are exactly the same..
Mind you, I am still Old Skool and think that they have weakened Marmite in the UK over the years.. I remember the time when a jar would last about 6 months in the cupboard and if you spread more than a tiny drop on to your toast, it would take your head off..
Em x
Mind you, I am still Old Skool and think that they have weakened Marmite in the UK over the years.. I remember the time when a jar would last about 6 months in the cupboard and if you spread more than a tiny drop on to your toast, it would take your head off..
Em x
Oct 29th 2009, 10:13 pm
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by emelems
Same here with the Marmite brigade... Mymate = Marmite.. I am a marmite lover all my life and I think that they are exactly the same..
Mind you, I am still Old Skool and think that they have weakened Marmite in the UK over the years.. I remember the time when a jar would last about 6 months in the cupboard and if you spread more than a tiny drop on to your toast, it would take your head off..
Em x
Mind you, I am still Old Skool and think that they have weakened Marmite in the UK over the years.. I remember the time when a jar would last about 6 months in the cupboard and if you spread more than a tiny drop on to your toast, it would take your head off..
Em x
