Shrinkflation is so rampant Biden had to step in with a PSA before the Super Bowl telling companies to cut it out. 'The American public is tired of being played for suckers'

Posted on AllSides February 12th, 2024
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President Joe Biden doesn’t want you to have to spend so much money on groceries. In a message released on social media before the Super Bowl Sunday, Biden called on major food manufacturers to curb the ongoing trend of shrinkflation. “Some companies are trying to pull a fast one by shrinking the products little by little and hoping you won’t notice,” Biden said. “Give me a break. The American public is tired of being played for suckers.” Shrinkflation occurs when manufacturers reduce the size of their packaging but keep the...

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