Stories Tagged as
Shrinkflation
Here’s why you can’t find 5-pound sugar bags anymore
by
Janet Nguyen
Apr 24, 2023
The classic pantry staple can tell us a lot about competition in the grocery space and U.S. sugar policy.
"New smaller size, same great price!" The products we buy are shrinking, and so is the value.
by
Janet Nguyen
Mar 1, 2023
Less of a good thing: “Marketplace” listeners tell us about products they've seen that have undergone "shrinkflation."
We want your “shrinkflation” stories
Feb 8, 2023
It’s a sneaky tactic to hide inflation: reduce a product’s size, but not its price.
To fight inflation, restaurants get creative with menus, portions
Jan 31, 2022
The rising cost of food is hitting restaurants — and they can only raise prices so much before customers balk.