Shrinkflation is happening on grocery store shelves. What it is, and how to avoid - CBC News


5/23/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago

Sometimes called inflation's "sneaky cousin," shrinkflation is popping up on Canadian store shelves. As prices rise, manufacturers may change packaging sizes or put less product inside to maintain profits. Here's how to spot and try to avoid it.

When Kathleen Cassidy goes grocery shopping these days, she's noticed that while so many prices are going up, others stay the same  but there's less inside. Take laundry detergent pods, for example.… [+3449 chars]

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