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Loo roll, chocolate and baby formula among the groceries falling victim to 'shrinkflation'

Have you noticed any shopping-basket products that are smaller than they used to be, but you’re s...

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17.53 9 Apr 2019

Loo roll, chocolate and baby formula among the groceries falling victim to 'shrinkflation'

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17.53 9 Apr 2019

Have you noticed any shopping-basket products that are smaller than they used to be, but you’re still paying the same price?

It’s been dubbed ‘shrinkflation’ and eagled-eyed listeners have been pointing out the items they've spotted being reduced in size.

Newstalk reporter Aideen Finnegan investigates:

🎬 Have you noticed any consumer products shrinking? @AideenFinnegan investigates on @IvanYatesNT. 🎧 Listen Live: https://t.co/V0NqGrcVdi pic.twitter.com/sPxgi943XB

— NewstalkFM (@NewstalkFM) April 9, 2019

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