Shrinkflation
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‘Skimpflation’ hits grocery store aisles amid rising inflationary pressuresBetween increasing stock prices, shrinking the product size, or offering less quantity — swapping ingredients is another way for companies to manage costs.ConsumerDec 26, 2023
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‘Shrinkflation’ is a common grocery irritant. A new task force wants to probe itThe task force is one of five measures announced by Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne Thursday in a bid to stabilize food prices.ConsumerOct 6, 2023
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Here’s how Ottawa could tackle food inflation — and when you can expect it to easeA new Parliamentary report suggests efforts to address so-called 'shrinkflation' and remove 'best-before' dates could play a role in limiting food inflation in the future.ConsumerJun 14, 2023
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Canadians are worried about shrinkflation — and if it’s here to stay: pollNot only do the majority of Canadians say they're paying more for groceries, a new poll shows they also believe packages are getting smaller.CanadaApr 30, 2023
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‘Make a list and stick to it’: Navigating the mall as inflation strikes the holidaysHigher regular prices, smaller percentages off and fewer items on sale are just some of the trends consumers say they've noticed in recent weeks at stores in Canada.MoneyDec 1, 2022
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Morning news rewind: Monday, Aug. 15Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, Aug. 15.Aug 15, 2022
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Greedflation: Is corporate price gouging fuelling inflation? Experts weigh inConsumers are blaming surging prices at the gasoline station on n greedy companies that relentlessly jack up prices and pocket the profits.ConsumerJun 26, 2022
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‘Shrinkflation’: No, you’re not imagining it. Package sizes are shrinkingSome customers who have noticed the downsizing are sharing examples on social media. Others say shrinkflation is causing them to change their shopping habits.ConsumerJun 8, 2022
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It’s not just inflation, the COVID-19 pandemic is also feeding ‘shrinkflation’As the economic recovery from COVID-19 pushes up costs for many companies, some are quietly shrinking package sizes while keeping prices unchanged.MoneyJul 15, 2021
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