#’Shrinkflation’ affecting package sizes but not prices

#’Shrinkflation’ affecting package sizes but not prices

“‘Shrinkflation’ affecting package sizes but not prices” It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide. In the US, a small box of Kleenex now has 60 tissues; a few…

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#Clorox, P&G, Kraft boost defenses against generic brands

#Clorox, P&G, Kraft boost defenses against generic brands

“Clorox, P&G, Kraft boost defenses against generic brands” The makers of brand-name products such as Tide detergent and Kraft Macaroni & Cheese are bolstering their defenses against store-brand rivals like Walmart’s Great Value products as shoppers’ budgets start to show signs of strain due to persistent inflation. Executives at Clorox said they have seen private-label rivals make…

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#Bird flu puts organic chickens into lockdown in US, Europe

#Bird flu puts organic chickens into lockdown in US, Europe

“Bird flu puts organic chickens into lockdown in US, Europe” Organic and free-range chickens have been thrown into lockdown. Egg-laying hens that normally have access to the outdoors can no longer roam as freely or feel the sun on their beaks as some US and European farmers temporarily keep flocks inside during lethal outbreaks of bird flu,…

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#Whole Foods unveils pay-by-palm service in Austin, Texas

#Whole Foods unveils pay-by-palm service in Austin, Texas

“Whole Foods unveils pay-by-palm service in Austin, Texas” Whole Foods shoppers in Austin, Texas, can now buy their groceries with nothing more than a swipe of the palm.  The new Amazon One device is connected to a customer’s credit or debit card and can scan their unique palm signature in about a second.  Austin is the first city to…

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#Fruit, veggies sold at Wegmans recalled over listeria concerns

#Fruit, veggies sold at Wegmans recalled over listeria concerns

“Fruit, veggies sold at Wegmans recalled over listeria concerns” Fresh cut fruit and vegetable products and ready-to-eat dips sold at Wegmans and other stores have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. Fruit Fresh Up Inc. issued the recall for over 30 products that were processed at its Depew, NY, production facilities due to the “possible health risk…

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