Pretzels in a foil pouch cheapens the impression of quality. Haven’t QF seen how other airlines do it? It doesn’t even have to be “warm nuts in a bowl” (which is great), This shurley is something that has slipped under the Rockpool inspiration process.
It has been the case for years. Personally I prefer nuts over pretzels or "mixed" (which usually is 90% pretzels with a token nut or two.