The 10 products that have shrunk the most under shrinkflation

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The French supermarket chain Carrefour has put labels on its shelves this week warning shoppers of ''shrinkflation'', the phenomenon where manufacturers reduce pack sizes rather than increase prices, at Carrefour hypermarket in Premery on September 19, 2023.
The French supermarket chain Carrefour has put labels on its shelves this week warning shoppers of ''shrinkflation'', the phenomenon where manufacturers reduce pack sizes rather than increase pri

TikTokers claim the Filet-O-Fish sandwich is noticeably smaller, citing 'shrinkflation.' But McDonald's maintains its 'size and build' hasn't changed in decades.

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TikTok screenshots of two men in their cars holding a Filet-O-Fish sandwich in their hands to demonstrate its relative size.
A number of TikTokers said the roughly 60-year-old sandwich is now looking 'slider'-sized.

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American homes are shrinking, but it isn't making houses any more affordable

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A small, light blue house with a red door
Like other government-backed loans, FHA interest rates are typically lower than conventional loan rates.

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You might not find as many chocolates in that last-minute Valentine's Day gift box as you did last year — blame 'slack-filling'

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Consumers are speaking out against only partially filled boxes of Valentine's Day chocolats.

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