Apricot Spread Chaos: Meghan Markle's Fans Fume Over Overselling!
Meghan Markle's Jam-Packed Controversy: Customers Go Wild Over Sold-Out Apricot Spread
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is at it again! Her latest venture, As Ever, has left fans and customers in a frenzy over the sold-out apricot spread. The sweet treat was priced at $9 per jar or $14 for the special "keepsake packaging" - but some die-hard customers are furious after being told their orders can't be fulfilled.
When Meghan Markle posted about picking fresh apricots from her garden on Instagram, eagle-eyed fans noticed that the fruit she picked looked suspiciously different from those still hanging on the tree. Talk about a juicy plot twist! But what's really going on behind the scenes of As Ever?
The Truth Behind As Ever
It seems that Meghan's apricot spread is not as "artisanal" as initially claimed. Sources close to the Duchess confirm that The Republic of Tea, a US giant with a factory in Illinois, manufactures the product for As Ever. But what about the claims of Meghan making it from her home kitchen? A video shared by the Duchess herself shows that her spread is indeed made in a factory - and fingers are quickly pointed at The Republic of Tea.
But here's the kicker: despite the controversy, fans are rallying around Meghan. Some customers have even been told to keep their money, with one fan tweeting, "I know most people will be sad getting this message but this makes me so happy! Meghan is selling out and I couldn’t be happier for her!!"
Others, however, are less than thrilled. One customer wrote, "Just received an email from As Ever, they are unable to fulfill my apricot order but will give me a full refund and a free replacement when it becomes available again. I only have a half a jar of my raspberry spread left. It’s war tomorrow!!!"
The Republic of Tea: The Mystery Supplier
It appears that The Republic of Tea is not just making Meghan's apricot spread, but also her sold-out orange blossom honey, priced at $28 per jar! And if you thought that was the only tie-in, think again - they're also behind the strawberry and wild rose preserve used in the Netflix series Bridgerton.
But where exactly are these products made? A source close to Meghan confirmed that The Republic of Tea's factory is located 2,000 miles away from her Montecito mansion. And when it comes to the sourcing of ingredients, it seems that As Ever has a bit of a sweet tooth for shortcuts. According to their website, each jar of raspberry spread contains "raspberries, organic pure cane sugar, organic lemon juice concentrate and fruit pectin" - but is this really what Meghan uses in her own kitchen?
The As Ever Scandal: A Recipe for Disaster
It seems that the marketing magic behind As Ever has been a bit too successful. With half-a-million visits to their website after the last "product drop," it's no wonder they needed to team up with a commercial manufacturer like The Republic of Tea. But at what cost?
In an interview with Netflix, a spokesperson said, "Netflix and As Ever take pride in working with best-in-class vendors that meet our high standards for exceptional products." But can this be trusted? After all, it's not the first time Meghan's been accused of greenwashing - or making false claims about her products.
So what does the future hold for As Ever? Will they continue to churn out products made in a factory, or will they go back to their artisanal roots? Only time will tell. But one thing is certain: customers are watching - and waiting with bated breath for the next product drop.
In a statement on thescholarlynote.com, Netflix said, "We're looking forward to continued success as we expand and release more As Ever products throughout the year and beyond." But what about The Republic of Tea? When approached for comment, they remained tight-lipped - but it's clear that this is just the beginning of a juicy scandal. Stay tuned!