incredible shrinking cereal box

[Azazello1313]

this is kinda d00shy, don't you think?

 

Consumers are starting to notice a few less snaps, crackles and pops in their Cocoa Krispies lately. That's because cereal boxes - and the amount of cereal inside - are shrinking along with most food packages in the grocery store.

 

As manufacturers cope with the rising cost of raw ingredients and fuel, downsizing their package sizes is one increasingly popular way to pass along a price increase without drawing too much attention.

 

"They're raising the prices a little, and shrinking the boxes a little," said Marcia Mogelonsky, consumer analyst with Mintel International, a consumer research firm in Chicago. "If you're running through the supermarket, you don't necessarily notice that your cereal box is an ounce or two smaller. That's how they're controlling the prices."

[wiegie]

this is kinda d00shy, don't you think?

why do you hate free markets?

[Azazello1313]

why do you hate free markets?

 

you'll notice I didn't throw my hands up and ask for the government or ralph nader to intervene on my behalf, and I did not file a class action lawsuit to recover lost cheerios. I simply laughed a bit at their sly attempt to cut their costs hoping consumers don't notice.

[Skippy]

I have noticed this on a few things that we buy. Cereal for sure. Coffee is another as well as fruit cups. There are plenty but I can't think of them right now. Or I guess I could read the article you linked.

[detlef]

you'll notice I didn't throw my hands up and ask for the government or ralph nader to intervene on my behalf, and I did not file a class action lawsuit to recover lost cheerios. I simply laughed a bit at their sly attempt to cut their costs hoping consumers don't notice.

Bravo, that's a totally valid complaint and one that always seems to trigger responses like what ouija gave. I recall when I voiced my displeasure about McDonalds making a huge effort to target young kids with ads and thus putting parents in the unfortunate position of either giving in and feeding their kids crap or having to endure the endless cries of their brainwashed offspring.

 

Everyone starts in on this, "It's a free country! Why do you want the government to tell McDonalds how they can advertise?!"

 

I don't want the government to do chight about it. That doesn't mean I have to think it's cool.

[Kid Cid]

Mikes Hard Lemonade comes in 11.2 ounce bottles. I refuse to buy it for that specific reason.

[Puddy]

Mikes Hard Lemonade comes in 11.2 ounce bottles. I refuse to buy it for that specific reason.

I chit you not I am drinking one right now which is strange because this is probably the 3rd time in my life I've had one.

 

Quick check....yep, 11.2 oz.

[BigMikeinNY]

Mikes Hard Lemonade comes in 11.2 ounce bottles. I refuse to buy it for that specific reason.

 

I wouldnt buy Mikes Hard Lemondae if it came in 64 oz bottles

[gilthorp]

i noticed this with ice cream a few months ago. edy's and breyer's.

[Big John]

i noticed this with ice cream a few months ago. edy's and breyer's.

They have been like that for a few years now.