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From inflation to shrinkflation and skimpflation

The Bridge to China

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Introduction

This chapter explores the concepts of shrinkflation and skimplation, discussing how companies are reducing product sizes while maintaining the same prices to avoid consumer backlash. Examples of shrinkflation, such as smaller potato chip bags and downsized Betty Crocker cake mix, are provided.

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