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How does ‘Shrinkflation’ work?

We have all been aware of inflation the last few years but one of the side effects of this is… ...

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15.50 24 May 2024


How does ‘Shrinkflation’ work?


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15.50 24 May 2024


We have all been aware of inflation the last few years but one of the side effects of this is… Shrinkflation! 

Well Ritz crackers are the next beloved snack to be a victim of shrinkflation… The number of crackers has reduced 30% however the price stays the same! 

Kieran is joined by Consumer Affairs Correspondent and Pricewatch Editor with The Irish Times, Conor Pope and Co-Presenter of Fully Charged on Spin 1038, Aisling Bonner to discuss.

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