how'd you pay for that it was free food's free in most universes actually it's weird you guys
have to pay for it from toilet paper to coffee to chips manufacturers are reducing packaging sizes
without dropping prices it's called shrink flation and it's happening everywhere today we're going
to uncover 10 sneaky shrink-flation items you will find at the grocery store doritos doritos
yeah not now later there are a few places in the states where people aren't feeling the pinch
inflation has reached a 40-year high in certain circumstances people are unknowingly paying for
inflation's hidden costs the price of doritos hasn't actually increased but shoppers may
notice that each bag contains fewer chips than before frito-lay acknowledged that they reduced
their normal bag of doritos from 9.75 ounces to 9.25 ounces that means five fewer chips per bag
just a little bit i can't stress the littleness of it enough the shift is a prime example of
shrink-flation which happens when foodmakers compensate for higher ingredient prices by
selling fewer quantities for the same price when it comes to their chips this approach is
extremely sneaky to prevent chips from being smashed into fragments in transit
bags are partially filled with air to begin with food makers must show the net weight of their
product on packaging under the fair packaging and labeling act of 1966 but unless you've
remembered the previous mass of a bag of doritos you'll probably never notice the difference you
might not even notice the change after breaking open the bag saved from a persistent sensation
of disappointment reese's peanut butter cups i wanna reese's yo peanut butter cup most people
have known for a long time that reese's peanut butter cups have shrunk in size
it used to take three entire bites to munch down a cup when we were kids one bite now feels all too
normal and most people have to make an effort to make the pleasure last and eat a reese's cup in
two bites to be honest everyone grew in size which may explain why the chocolate seems to
have shrunk still most people have never been skeptical of other well-known chocolate brands
snickers and butterfingers still feel the same we only have our doubts about reese's
it's been a long running suspicion every time a consumer finishes a package of peanut butter cups
this thought comes to mind we always had the impression that there should be
more in there what is this what the hell is this the sneaky hershey foods corporation it turns out
has been deceiving customers for years there's a three gram discrepancy between the net weight and
the wrapper from a few years ago if you compare the two there are fewer carbohydrates fats and
proteins in the newer versions there are also 20 less calories so now you know how much smaller
the peanut butter cups are when we as americans buy chocolate bars we don't do so out of respect
for our waistlines we do so because we want to enjoy a sweet and unhealthy treat when reese's
reduced their package weight they also reduced our collective satisfaction pringles we're on strike
hunger strike you're eating potato chips it's a sad day when pringles is a victim of shrink
flation the iconic crisp business slashed the size of their chip-filled tubes by 17.5 percent
no no since january 2020 the regular pringles can has decreased by 35 grams weighing just 165 grams
now the weight of the normal tube of pringles was changed owing to inflation the newly shrunk
pringles can has a suggested retail price that is a wee bit lower than before the 165 grams pringle
tube however is 10 more expensive per gram despite its smaller size and lower price many
pringles fans noticed the new smaller 165 gram canisters on store shelves alongside the 200 gram
tubes with the brand new design because the 200 gram tubes are taller the difference is obvious
customers have noticed that some retailers offer the 165 gram and 200 gram pringles
tubes for the same price while others charge different prices pringles fans have resorted
to internet forums to express their displeasure with the shrinkflation have we not sacrificed
enough already one cheeky forum post reads it's hard to imagine how far some of these companies
will go as prices and inflation continue to rise ice cream lick lick lick it's an ice cream cone
your favorites are about to shrink in size ostensibly to make us all healthier at least
that's the plan a major ice cream brand has stated that the size of magnums cornettos and tubs of ben
jerry's ice cream would be reduced it implies that none of them will exceed 250 calories allowing
customers to make better choices according to the business experts believe that america's
longtime beloved frozen desserts are continuously evolving in ways that customers may not be aware
of the company stated that they didn't want to do it at first but waited until the day when they
recognized a demand for smaller tubs some of the other major brands ice cream novelty items such
as ice cream sandwiches have been reduced in size as well the number of twin pops has been
decreased to just one the proof may be found in the freezer area of any supermarket all of ed's
flavors are now available in one and three-quarter quart cartons ryer's exotic tastes have changed as
well the price for ingredients is expected to rise this year according to all predictions and
cocoa is expected to rise as well and although inflation is a major factor ice cream companies
claim their research reveals that some customers just prefer the smaller sizes we're doing a diet
together it's a difficult situation but they're hoping to sweet talk their way out of it food
analysts anticipate that smaller sized boxes will be available next spring cereal it's empty
it's just cheerios and coloring books you may have noticed your family gobbling up cereal at a faster
rate and it isn't because they're going through growth spurts it all boils down to shrink-flation
from food and beverages to dry goods you name it shrink-flation is making holes in your wallet
those two scoops of raisin bran sure look stingier nowadays the phenomenon has caused famous cereal
brands like cheerios checks and lucky charms to reduce somewhat in size from 19 ounces to
18. what's the difference between this and price increases according to consumer experts there is
none and shrink-flation is nothing more than a backdoor price rise grocery producers are
resorting to shrink-flation as a result of their inability to control costs which they must pass
on to their customers manufacturers state that when the cost of raw materials rise or the price
of fuel increases it makes shipping their goods to stores more expensive they are under strain to
either raise prices or reduce their item's weight and they may do both at times while shrink flation
may appear to be unavoidable cunning buyers can still find methods to mitigate its effects
supermarket customers will need to pay great attention to what they buy initially recalling
the sizes and weights of the goods and then double checking that amount when they go back
grocery shopping shoppers may also wish to look up unit pricing for the things they want to buy
so that they may compare prices unless you're buying a branded item for a specific purpose
you might want to try buying a store's private label instead especially because they are often
the last to change the amount of their goods candy bars i also steal small items from 7-eleven
sweet tarts jolly ranchers and the like it's time to update the candy bars you've enjoyed since you
were a kid a group of big name candy businesses announced they'll be decreasing the size of their
packages reducing their total calorie count the quantity of calories in the bar will also be
listed on the front label the reforms which are expected to be completed by 2022 are all part of
an effort to combat the country's high obesity rates the statement was made lately by mars
chocolate nestle ferrero wrigley giordelli ferrara candy company lint and russell stover while it may
be a good idea to reduce the calorie count in some chocolate bars one can't help but wonder if health
reform is the true reason behind these companies changes that's interesting that's very interesting
if they really want to make chocolate bars healthier why not just reduce the amount of sugar
in their recipes a little most savvy consumers have realized that these changes are coming from
a place of greed rather than goodwill companies that have to deal with rising costs are making
their products smaller and playing it off on the idea that they want to help prevent diabetes
gatorade water sucks gatorade is better gatorade drinkers have become accustomed to the rough lines
of the sports drinks 32-ounce plastic container over the years now we're hearing that the beverage
will be repackaged in a sleeker easier to hold bottle that is also 12.5 percent smaller gatorade
has already been selling 28-ounce versions of its protein rich recovery formula but a new
promotional video shows they are redesigning their bottles entirely gatorade's adjustments
indicate a shrinking trend customers should be aware of redesigned packaging can sometimes be
used to hide other product modifications the company claims to have shrunk the bottle to
better serve their consumers gatorade stated it's more aerodynamic and easier to handle yeah right
the revamp has its cost and the slimmer bottles are now heavier on your wallet somehow gatorade
may be able to fool some people with this new design but most people just see it for what it is
a way for the company to save money during these hard times in reality who actually cares if their
sports drink is sleeker and more aerodynamic most consumers just want more of their favorite drink
not a uniquely designed bottle that's easier to grab walmart great value paper towel rolls
my towel my towel in the past few years a string of quality paper towel brands have launched onto
the market some soft some sick and some heavy duty but most of us still go back to our old favorites
scott charmin and bounty those brands have been around for decades and even though they've been
overtaken by newer brands they still have a loyal following you can find paper towels at walmart but
the store also sells their own premium brand of paper towels great value the paper towels
which are made by the german company gda have a different feel and are sicker than the paper
towels you might find at other stores the towels are also stronger than the paper towels you'll
find in other big box stores they're healthier for your skin since they're not bleached with chlorine
which can often cause rashes unfortunately these paper towels aren't as great of a value as the
name would imply anymore over the past few years walmart has reduced the sheets in each paper towel
roll by 40. so now instead of getting 160 sheets in each roll you're getting only 120. they aren't
the only major brand to have done this it seems shrink-flation has hit all major retailers as they
are desperately trying to recoup their profits we need the money last year costco reduced their
paper towels from 160 sheets per roll to 140 sheets per roll the company states that the
shift is only temporary owing to increasing demand toilet paper tp her house tv or house toilet paper
cover house and toilet paper do you notice that your toilet paper is getting smaller these days
you're not insane it's true 4.5 inch by 4.5 inch toilet paper squares used to be the gold standard
they're up to a half inch slimmer shorter or both nowadays apparently the change was significant
enough to have been noticed by the naked eye too i see what you did there good one many people have
complained to their local news outlets about a 26 drop in surface area in addition the width of the
cardboard tubes is growing as the number of sheets per roll drops however the cost did not decrease
de-sheeting is the process of selling less paper for the same price because a regular roll is
significantly smaller than it formerly was they're now selling double roles so without trying to be
scientific some believe a double role is roughly similar to a regular role from a decade ago
large businesses such as offices and restaurants are increasingly adopting technology such as air
dryers or as the analyst says regulating the number of napkins distributed to consumers
to cut down on their own costs toothpaste i have bigger problems can't afford toothpaste so tonight
my teeth will have film at 11. when a corporation tries to minimize costs without raising prices
the consumer loses out on product pepsident is a cheap toothpaste that can be found at
most supermarkets for one dollar but recently it was discovered that it was
half an ounce less than the previous versions as costs rise and corporate profits dwindle
they redesign products in a way to pass on this loss to their consumers smart and smart
with a little less product these companies are able to recoup millions of dollars a year that
they would have lost to inflation pepsident isn't the only major toothpaste brand that
has been shrinking product size too colgate crest and other huge names in dental care
have been sneaking around reducing the sizes of their products over the years it is what it is
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