Food manufacturers face rising costs for raw ingredients and transportation. Instead of raising the retail price on the shelf, they use a different strategy. They reduce the physical size of the product. The price tag stays the same. This practice is known as shrinkflation. Shoppers feel like they are paying the standard price, but they receive less actual food. This forces families to replace their groceries more frequently. Here are 10 pantry items shrinking in size while prices hold steady.
