Shrinkflation: you’re right, from gin to butter, quantity and quality are taking a hit - short news
The staples of your weekly shop are changing fast … and it’s not only in size
You take the spreadable butter out of the fridge and put it on your bagel; you are sure it is more watery than it used to be. You pick up the bagel and some filling falls out – is the hole bigger? The coffee seems to have run out again, so you seriously consider a stiff drink but your gin seems to have less kick than it used to.
After you’ve eaten, you wash your hands – the bar doesn’t seem..
source: The Guardian - 21.10.2023