Rep. Ilhan Omar and other progressive lawmakers say it’s time to crack down on companies for “shrinkflation.” The Minnesota Democrat unveiled a bill Friday that would require brands to add …
Companies are effectively raising their prices by stealthily charging the same amount of money, or even more, for ever-smaller portions ― and it’s been a big driver of inflation in …
Have you recently noticed fewer potato chips in your bag, or a little less toilet paper on your roll? Democrats in Congress have noticed, too. A handful of senators introduced …
On top of food inflation and shrinkflation, consumer analysts are warning customers about the rise of another issue: skimpflation. “Skimpflation is basically when a manufacturer decides to reformulate a product …
Ottawa is creating a “Grocery Task Force” to oversee and probe industry practices like “shrinkflation” as Canadians grapple with the cost of food — but how might it work? The task …