UMass-Amherst: Study Reveals Shrinking Package Sizes Hide Significant Food Inflation
January 29, 2026
January 29, 2026
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Jan. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news:
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Study Reveals Shrinking Package Sizes Hide Significant Food Inflation
UMass Amherst economist finds 'shrinkage,' not classic shrinkflation, cut package sizes by almost 15% and added nearly four points to food inflation
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A new study led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst economist shows that shrinking package . . .
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Study Reveals Shrinking Package Sizes Hide Significant Food Inflation
UMass Amherst economist finds 'shrinkage,' not classic shrinkflation, cut package sizes by almost 15% and added nearly four points to food inflation
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A new study led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst economist shows that shrinking package . . .