Dollar Tree Marinade

powerpig · 07-18-2011, 04:17 PM

I was in Dollar Tree a couple of weeks ago and noticed they had a variety of Marinades such as Teriyaki, Garlic and Herb and a couple of others. The strange part is the bottles are identical to the Lawry's bottles. They are really good and it got me to wondering of Lawry's is making it for them. Any thoughts?

The_Kapn · 07-18-2011, 04:40 PM

I do not know about those particular marinades.
But....stores like Dollar Tree do not develop and package hardly anything on their own.
Is is called "Private Branding" or "Store Branding".
They simply contract with a manufacturer and work a deal to put their label on the product.

This is even the case at large food chains like Winn Dixie, WM, and such.
All those store or generic brands are produced and packaged by a few producers to the chain's specs.

I am speaking in generalities here. There may be a chain that actually has a manufacturing or production facility for their stuff.

Normally cheaper and may be a good way to save a buck or two.

Try one and see if you like it.

TIM

bigabyte · 07-18-2011, 04:43 PM

Can't hurt to try, it's not like they cost a lot.

powerpig · 07-18-2011, 04:52 PM

I did try them. As I mentioned, they are really good. I just thought it was a little odd that they are in the identical bottles as Lawry's.

Smokin Patriots · 07-18-2011, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerpig

I did try them. As I mentioned, they are really good. I just thought it was a little odd that they are in the identical bottles as Lawry's.

Sometimes it will tell you in the fine print on the back. Try looking there.

BasicPatrick · 07-18-2011, 05:35 PM

Another good way to tell is to compare the location listed on the back. Some times the mfg has an unknown name but the towns are exactly the same and this is a good indicator.

powerpig · 07-18-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BasicPatrick

Another good way to tell is to compare the location listed on the back. Some times the mfg has an unknown name but the towns are exactly the same and this is a good indicator.

Excellent idea, but It says distributed by Greenbrier in VA. Doing it by memory as I'm on the road at the moment. I'll check the Dollar Tree by the hotel and report back.

Cast Iron Chef · 07-18-2011, 05:49 PM

Kroger out here sells marinades that look very much like Lawry's. I think they were Kroger brand. Not bad but not as good a Lawry's. For a buck, why not.

07-18-2011, 04:17 PM	#1
powerpig Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-06-11 Location: Guntersville, AL	Dollar Tree Marinade I was in Dollar Tree a couple of weeks ago and noticed they had a variety of Marinades such as Teriyaki, Garlic and Herb and a couple of others. The strange part is the bottles are identical to the Lawry's bottles. They are really good and it got me to wondering of Lawry's is making it for them. Any thoughts?

07-18-2011, 04:40 PM	#2
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Name/Nickname : Tim	I do not know about those particular marinades. But....stores like Dollar Tree do not develop and package hardly anything on their own. Is is called "Private Branding" or "Store Branding". They simply contract with a manufacturer and work a deal to put their label on the product. This is even the case at large food chains like Winn Dixie, WM, and such. All those store or generic brands are produced and packaged by a few producers to the chain's specs. I am speaking in generalities here. There may be a chain that actually has a manufacturing or production facility for their stuff. Normally cheaper and may be a good way to save a buck or two. Try one and see if you like it. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) New Ninja Woodfired Grill for Christmas 2023

07-18-2011, 04:43 PM	#3
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	Can't hurt to try, it's not like they cost a lot. __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

07-18-2011, 05:35 PM	#6
BasicPatrick Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-29-11 Location: Hyannis, MA on Ol'e Cape Cod	Another good way to tell is to compare the location listed on the back. Some times the mfg has an unknown name but the towns are exactly the same and this is a good indicator. __________________ [U]The Basic BBQ Team[/U] FEC100 Basic Blue Gateway Drum Smoker Yoder YS640 & Traeger Texas 075 26.75 Weber OTG & 22.5 WSM Camp Chef Pro 60 Wicked Pissah Super Fast Basic Blue Thermapen 30' Puma Palomino Toyhauler & 10' SGC Cargo Trailer. NEBS, KCBS, KCBS CBJ, KCBS CTC, ICP "Rub Some Sunshine on Your Face"--Richard Pryor

07-18-2011, 05:49 PM	#8
Cast Iron Chef is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-01-09 Location: Henderson, NV	Kroger out here sells marinades that look very much like Lawry's. I think they were Kroger brand. Not bad but not as good a Lawry's. For a buck, why not. __________________ Paul 18.5 & (2) 22.5" WSM New Brumfield Offset Smoker/Grill 22.5" Weber One Touch Platinum [SIZE=2][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=RoyalBlue]Genesis[/COLOR] 3 Gasser Bradley [/COLOR][/SIZE]Bisquette[SIZE=2][COLOR=#000000] Pooper Bullpen BBQ Team [/COLOR][/SIZE]

07-18-2011, 04:52 PM	#4
powerpig Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-06-11 Location: Guntersville, AL	I did try them. As I mentioned, they are really good. I just thought it was a little odd that they are in the identical bottles as Lawry's.

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