Skittles rip off

I felt an urge to eat some Skittles this afternoon so I bought a pack from the vending machine downstairs. Here are some approximate statistics regarding the distribution of flavors in my pack:

Color - # of pieces

Green - 14
Purple - 14
Yellow - 13
Orange - 12
Red - 6

That's right folks. Six measely red pieces. I would think red is most peoples' favorite (my personal favorite is orange so I guess I shouldn't be complaining). I just wonder what the business reason behind this is. Do they think that by witholding the good flavor it will entice people to buy more until they satisfy their craving? That could definitely backfire on them. After seeing this I may not buy Skittles for a while!

Is this why the Jolly Rancher people don't sell packs of Cherry flavored candy? Who the hell buys those nasty Watermelon packs anyway? YUCKO.