- "Slack-filling" is the practice of over-packaging goods to make them appear more full.
- Federal regulations prohibit slack filling, but some claim its happening with Valentine's Day candy, the Washington Post reported.
- Valentine's Day candy prices have gone up nearly 10%, according to the Post.
Valentine's Day candy prices are up nearly 10%, but that doesn't mean you'll be getting more candy in your heart-shaped box of chocolates, according to a report by The Washington Post.