#product-packaging

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fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

22 Infuriating Examples Of Shrinkflation People Have Discovered Recently

When the price of an item stays the same, but you get less product for your buck, that's shrinkflation. Unfortunately, shrinkflation can be pretty tough to spot if you're not in the habit of holding on to old containers or tracking exactly how much product comes in a container. Luckily, people online (and especially in the r/Shrinkflation subreddit) are sharing the real-life examples of this sneaky tactic, and once you start noticing it, you'll likely find it much easier to spot. So, here are 22 infuriating examples of shrinkflation that people have shared in the last few weeks:
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

Smucker sues Trader Joe's, alleging its frozen PB&J sandwiches and packaging infringe Uncrustables' trademarks and seeks restitution plus destruction of products and packaging.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Apple isn't packing a charging cable in with the AirPods Pro 3

AirPods Pro 3 shipping without a USB-C charge cable forces users to reuse existing cables, buy one, or rely on wireless charging.
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