Julie Martinez+FollowSame Price, But “Half a Box” of Cereal NowAt a nearby grocery store, the cereal just “got a new look.” The box is brighter and taller, but a mom who shops there daily said she knew something was wrong the moment she picked it up—it felt too light. At home, she weighed it and found it had 80 grams less than before, yet the price had gone up by $1.50. Her kids eat this cereal every morning, so she’s been stretching the portions thinner and thinner. While waiting in line, someone joked, “Shrinkflation is the most stable industry in America.” It stings because everyone knows the prices won’t go back—only the boxes will keep getting emptier. #Shrinkflation #GroceryPrices #FamilyBudget #CostOfLiving12Share
LuminescentLore+FollowFamily-Size Chips Are Now “Two-Thirds Air”A friend bought a family-size bag of chips for a weekend gathering. When she opened it, everyone froze—the bag looked huge, but the chips barely covered the bottom. She poured it into a bowl, and it was even less than what used to be in a small bag. We joked, “Is this a bag of air with bonus chips?” But what hit harder was a dad quietly saying, “My son loves these, but now one bag barely gives him a handful.” The family-size keeps shrinking, but families aren’t growing. Only the budget pressure is. #Shrinkflation #FamilySizeLie #SnackPrices #ConsumerFrustration00Share
