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50 Times Companies Put Profits Above Ethics With Their Packaging Designs (New Pics)
Interview With Expert
Don't judge a book by its cover and don't make assumptions about a product—or its quantity—by its packaging. What you (think you) see isn't always what you get! The odds are that your wallet has felt the effects of shrinkflation and skimpflation in recent years. You might have noticed that you’re getting less of the thing you want, and a drop in quality, despite paying the same or higher price.
Some companies are downright shameless when it comes to designing packaging in order to subtly trick their customers. Our team at Bored Panda has collected some of the most infuriating and eco-unfriendly examples of products that consumers have found at their local stores. Scroll down for a crash course on what not to do if you want your business to have a reputation for honesty, transparency, and ethics.
We wanted to learn about the fallout these sorts of practices can have on companies, as well as what customers can do to push back. Matt Johnson, PhD, a marketing psychology expert specializing in topics such as consumer psychology and serendipity, shed some light on this. Read on for the insights he shared with Bored Panda.
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#1
I Want My Money Back
Robin Roper 1 year ago
Unless these were made by monkeys, to create that fake extra meat look would take a lot of labor cost. Just give the real amount of meat and charge the amount that needs to be charged.
Joshua David 1 year ago
Unstack the pieces and place them over the sandwich. Its not ideal but thats what I'd have done.
thierry ARNOULD 2 weeks ago
That is completely forbidden in EU (and Japan) and legally punishable
Dd P 1 year ago
This is fraud, theft, and a crime. File charges, get an attorney, and let them know this will not be tolerated. I'm such a b***h when someone screws with me. I use every weapon in my arsenal to ruin the next decade of their life and make their existence a living hell! (I'll bet they won't fukking do that again!)
Lisa Pisa 1 year ago
They won't care, and no lawyer would get involved. Compensation would be a free sandwich. If you're lucky. And a huge legal bill.
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Raymond Core 1 year ago
This is every convenience store in the world. You only need to be bitten once to be twice shy.
Johnson explained to Bored Panda how deceptive product packaging can have negative repercussions on a company's reputation in the long term.
"Deceptive product packaging might boost short-term profits, but it’s a risky game that can undermine consumer trust—the bedrock of long-term brand loyalty. When customers feel misled, it sparks a sense of betrayal, which can ripple through word-of-mouth and online reviews, tarnishing a brand's reputation," he said.
He stressed the fact that the fallout isn't just emotional, it's also financial. "The cost of regaining trust often outweighs any initial savings, as brands must invest heavily in rebranding or damage control."
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#2
So, Not A 2-Pack
MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago
I see 32 piece storage containers all the time - 16 bowls / 16 lids. This is not a new thing.
Otto Nilo 1 year ago
In Indonesia they wrote 2 pieces instead of 2 pack. But the contents are the same: one container and one lid.
BlackestDawn 1 year ago
2 pieces has a reasonably truth to it since the product is "formed" by 2 (different) pieces. Making that same logical connection when using "2 pack" is probably nobel-price level of mental gymnastics.
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Lez Be Honest 1 year ago
Most of the time this is how those really expensive pots and pans companies do it as well. Think: Granitestone. They say it's a 20-piece set but each lid counts as a separate piece.
catherine todd 1 year ago (edited)
What a rip! I will never buy from Mr. Fresh again. They could easily write "two pieces" ONE PACK.
#3
The Pointless Waste Of Plastic
Obviously it’s slightly misleading in terms of size, but more infuriating is the excess plastic used for no practical purpose.
tori Ohno 1 year ago
The lotion flows to the bottom of the triangle shaped bottom, the tube on the pump can reach it, unlike the normal shaped square bottoms. A waste of plastic? Yes. Impractical? No. It's actually a very clever design to get more lotion out.
Child of the Stars 1 year ago
That's what I was thinking. The bottom part is just so it can stand. It wouldn't be so bad if it was made of glass or something that can be more easily recycled.
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Huddo's sister 1 year ago (edited)
It's so the straw reaches down to a point, so you don't have to scrape as much out from the bottom at the end. That means it needs the other part to hold it flat. If you are more worried about plastic than the other issue, like me, you wouldn't buy the brand again. Actually, looking at the picture again, it is literally called doublebase, so I hopefully would have twigged before buying it at all.
Sharon Wilson 1 year ago
It is actually recycled plastic used to make this. And the design is so the product all goes to the bottom in 1 place to go up the pump. I know this as my husband makes it. If its flat based you will also lose some of your product as the majority of people dont bother scrapping it out.
Who am I, where am I 1 year ago
Less product means more plastic and more money for CEO's 7 figure bonus
Dd P 1 year ago
I refuse to spend my money on such low-grade companies-I can use baby oil, moisturizer, and vaseline and get the same if not better results without promoting their Fraud, Waste, and Abuse! File a complaint with FTC, the EPA, and every other government contact email that you can find! The ohly way it will stop is if we collectively MAKE IT STOP!
We were curious about where the line between frugality and cheapness lies with regard to business. According to Johnson, this line is defined by transparency.
"Frugality is about smart, cost-effective decisions that don’t compromise value or honesty, while cheapness signals cutting corners at the customer’s expense. The best brands understand that consumers value authenticity as much as affordability, and a short-term win through deception risks a long-term loss that no amount of clever marketing can undo," the marketing psychology expert said.
Bored Panda was also interested in the things that the customers themselves can do to push back against deceptive practices like shrinkflation and skimpflation. Johnson noted that we aren't as powerless as we might seem.
"Shrinkflation and skimpflation—when products shrink or their quality diminishes without a corresponding drop in price—can feel frustrating, but consumers hold more power than they might realize. One of the best ways to push back is to vote with your wallet. Opt for brands that maintain transparency and value, even if it means exploring lesser-known or store-brand alternatives," he said.
#4
Arguably The Infuriating Chocolate Boxes
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago
It even says ‘compound chocolate’ 😂 like it isn’t the most cheaply produced sweet already. Mega mega stingy
WindySwede 1 year ago
Had to google Wikipedia say: "In many countries it can not legally be called "chocolate". 😅😬
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Raymond Core 1 year ago
They're doing you a favor. The less 'compound chocolate' and 'mix flavour filling' you eat, the better.
Who am I, where am I 1 year ago
GREED, customer's enemy and companies BFF. Yet, we continue to buy, buy, buy
#5
Opened The Pizza Box To This
I was so excited then I opened the box and a mild wave rage crept over my entire body. My husband and the cat are both hiding from me while I try to calm down, but I just stare at the pizza and get even angrier. Thought about calling the number on the box but the poor underpaid employee doesn’t deserve my unbridled wrath right now.
Might be over reacting but I am pregnant and was very excited for pizza.
Still Going 1 year ago
That's what I would consider taking your life into your hands! I've been pregnant four times; the cravings are real and must be satisfied.
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Still Going 1 year ago
Absolutely true! I've written to companies several times, and received coupons as a follow-up. The best was an ice cream company; I told them how much I love their products, but the containers are difficult to open (limited hand mobility). They wrote a very nice letter and sent me four coupons, each one for a free container!
Load More Replies... Lisa Tetlow 1 year ago
It's like the labels that say, "Contents may shift during shipping." Something's definitely shifty!!
Joshua David 1 year ago
I've always had great luck with these pizzas from walmart. I always get the stuffed crust and they've all had generous toppings. Craxy.
Robert Miller 1 year ago
People , don't worry about these -Trump's going to get rid of the consumer protection agency ...
Bored Trash Panda 1 year ago
not always true. I have bought GV brand before and have gotten pizza with way more toppings than some name brands I bought.
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#6
Have Celiac Disease, Bought A New Gluten Free Product That Looked Good
To clarify, these are not the burgers. These are the buns that came out of that bag.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
As a fellow coeliac, this is vey frustrating. If it says it's 'better' and the pack is as high as the stack, you think 'oh, ones that are actually fluffy'. This company needs to be shamed, I'm going to find out more and post it in the gluten free pages I follow on facebook!
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
The first site that came up when I googled was reddit, about how much of a rip of they are. Then there was their website, which was just .com, so I'm guessing they are an American company. I then searched if they are sold in Australia (where I am) and another reddit page came up saying they are sold in coles (Aussie supermarket), but when I searched Coles' website nothing came up so I'm guessing they discontinued them. I won't post them on the facebook pages I am part of because they only cover Australian stores/restaurants, but I think if anyone in the US is part of any there they should post it.
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Binky Melnik 1 year ago
Now I’m giggling: If these are “better” buns, what the hell do the “worse” ones look like?! I wanna see a side-by-side comparison! 😆
"Social media is another powerful tool; calling out misleading practices can create public pressure on brands to be more accountable. Consumer advocacy groups and platforms like Consumer Reports also offer ways to amplify concerns and demand change collectively. Additionally, being a vigilant shopper—reading labels, comparing unit prices, and keeping tabs on subtle changes—can help you make informed decisions," Johnson told Bored Panda.
"When consumers collectively prioritize value and transparency, they nudge the market toward fairer practices. Brands that respect their customers tend to win in the long run."
#7
The Ultimate In Deceptive Packaging From Sunday Riley
Took the lid off to get any that was left in the jar and the actual product is in the most minuscule little bag attached to the pump.
Julia Nolan 1 year ago
And lactic acid is pretty cheap. Making it even more grotesque.
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Raymond Core 1 year ago
You have to read the label. 15 mL means they are selling it for $4,666.9 per liter.
Foxglove🇮🇪 1 year ago
It does say 15ml in the bottle - that's like 3 teaspoons. But the package is misleading and excessive
Pernille 1 year ago
That is an airless packaging, and it probably holds the 30 ml you paid a fortune for.
Binky Melnik 1 year ago
I have a carton of airless pump bottles (24 in the carton, 1oz/30ml) I got from Amazon (so I overpaid a bit) that was $18.99. I bought it eleven/twelve months ago. I say this because I get the sense that you’re saying that “These are special/good bottles,” and while I obviously agree, they most CERTAINLY don’t force the price up THAT far! 😱 (I posted this just in case anyone gets the idea that airless packaging is crazy-expensive.) (A good airless pump really DOES help products that degrade when exposed to air to last quite a bit longer, though; they’re worth a few cents extra for sure!)
Load More Replies... Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Wouldn't that ill the space in the jar when full though? Or is my spatial awareness flawed?
TribbleThinking 1 year ago
15ml is a tablespoon, nowhere near filling a palm sized bottle, so unfortunately that is about that miserable amount in the bag pictured.
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This Has To Be Illegal. Found In A "Handmade" Country Store
kath morgan 1 year ago
Lately I’ve bought a few things that were advertised as linen or cotton and turned out not to be, it seems to be a rising problem. I also handle a lot of yarn in my job and it is rife in that industry; the product name will use a word that implies wool/cashmere/mohair when it’s all acrylic.
Binky Melnik 1 year ago
If people had any idea how many pashmina goats are in the world (they’re in China, and there are prolly as many as there are BP readers), they’d never buy another scarf/shawl/blanket/etc ever again! They’re REALLY rare, folks, and the “pashmina” scarf you bought for $5 hasn’t so much as a single FIBER from those goats! Heck; a single pashmina fiber in it would drive the cost up to where you can’t afford it. 😕
Load More Replies... Kelly Scott 1 year ago
Name and shame people. This is what the internet is for. Spread the stories, spread the examples, and keep other people from being suckered. We have consumer power and we need to use it. That's the only thing that's going to bring these bastards down.
Binky Melnik 1 year ago (edited)
I can name one: Old Navy. I’ve stopped shopping there as I got tired of the hang tags claiming one thing and the tag inside (the one that scrapes you raw during the day) tells you it’s polyester and was made in Bangladesh. 🤬😕
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Bryan Wright 1 year ago
Chances are the label was "hand made". I believe Marks and Spencer got caught doing that in the UK some years ago.
#9
The Chocolate Wafers I Bought A Week Ago vs. The Ones I Bought Today. Same Price Ofc
Dd P 1 year ago
I would take my business elsewhere-Walmart and Aldi are much cheaper anyway. If it's FDA approved then it is all the same (other than the more expensive or more affordable cut).
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Keith Lancaster 1 year ago
This is happening with all sorts of companies. The idea is avoid putting up the RRP.
Lena Flising 1 year ago
Standard boullion cubes are usually 12 a package. Suddenly one of our local stores started selling packages of 10 instead. When we asked the staff why, they said "Customers have asked for this". Yeah, right. Of course we'd rather buy smaller pakages more often!!!
Dani 1 year ago
Sooo you expect grocery store employees to know the answer of why companies change their products? Why would you expect a minimum wage employee know that?
Load More Replies...To be completely blunt, if you constantly lie to your loyal customer base, you’ll push them away. Nobody enjoys feeling like they’re being taken advantage of. And as a consumer, if you’re willing to do a bit of research, there are always better, more consumer-friendly alternatives for you to find.
Besides, it’s a very human feeling to want to get back at a person or organization that constantly lies to everyone. For example, someone might start posting about those deceptive practices on social media, and it can go viral, damaging the business’s reputation and—perhaps more importantly—profit margins.
The World Economic Forum explains that shrinkflation is the phenomenon where consumer products get smaller in size, but their price doesn’t change accordingly. A similar phenomenon is so-called skimpflation, where companies reduce the quality of their product or service while keeping the price the same.
When it comes to shrinkflation and skimpflation, you’re paying the same amount of money as before for less quantity or quality, respectively. Or, to flip that around, you end up paying more than before per measure of quantity or quality. In short, your purchasing power and overall satisfaction go down.
#10
Bought This Sandwich At Nice Airport
#11
The Label On My Honey
Daniel Atkins 1 year ago
Most store brands of honey are blends. They blend it so it tastes the same and has the same flavor profile because customers want consistency. The Chinese honey I would be suspicious that it is 100% honey they tend to delute it with syrup.
Jossh Nine 1 year ago (edited)
This is actually a normal label on honey and maple syrup....It does crystallize but but doesn't really go bad. Natural sugar doesn't mean it's bad sugar. *Edit: I'm talking about pure honey and syrup. I'm an East Coast Canadian...I know syrup 😋
Huddo's sister 1 year ago (edited)
I'm guessing that it comes from multiple countries, but not sure why that's a problem. If you only want single-source or locally-sourced honey I would think you would check the label before buying it. I don't like 'food miles', the distance my food would take (and petrol/energy used) to get to me, so I check the label of everything I buy.
Load More Replies... Lisa Tetlow 1 year ago
Maybe they have packaging plants in all those countries, but only print one label?
MacintoshID 1 year ago
Oh wow! Makes you wonder on that quality of honey from all those locations.
#12
It’s Come For My Kids Candy Now
Should be a lawsuit for deceit and false advertising. The candy is just over half as long as the packaging
Lisa Tetlow 1 year ago (edited)
They're cheap enough to shrink the product and even cheaper to not shrink the wrapper.
With so many sales happening during every holiday season, companies can rack up a massive profit if they suddenly decide to use up fewer resources to put out more products. It’s an ever-present temptation to go beyond the impact of inflation.
CNN reports that American consumers spent a jaw-dropping $13.3 billion on Cyber Monday in 2024, a spike of 7.3% compared to a year ago. It’s hard to resist ‘last call’ deals. Especially if you’re still looking for holiday gifts for your loved ones, decide to treat yourself, or you realize that you can save a ton of money on big purchases you would’ve made in the near future anyway.
As per Adobe Analytics, the total amount spent in the US by consumers this year during the 5-day holiday stretch from Thanksgiving reached a whopping $41.1 billion.
“While Cyber Monday remained the season’s and year’s biggest online shopping day, year-over-year growth was stronger on both Thanksgiving and Black Friday,” says Adobe Digital Insights lead analyst Vivek Pandya.
According to Adobe, holiday spending in the US for November 1 through December 31 is likely to go above $240 billion, a rise of 8.4% compared to 2023.
#13
Father-In-Law Bought A Jacket Advertised With Recco Included (Avalanche Beacon). Felt Off To Me, And Lo And Behold It's Just A Piece Of Foam
Forrest Hobbs 1 year ago
Recco avalance beacon: https://recco.com/technology/. "The RECCO reflector makes you searchable to the rescuers. RECCO reflectors are lightweight passive transponders that require no power or activation to function. They consist of a diode and an antenna."
Dd P 1 year ago
LAWSUIT! IF WE KEEP LETTTING THEM GET AWAY WITH MIS-TREATING US THIS WAY, THEY WILL NEVER STOP! AS IF THIS IS NOT ENOUGH, THEY GET WORSE AND WORSE YEAR AFTER YEAR! HOW MUCH MORE CAN YOU AFFORD TO LOSE AND FOR THEM TO TAKE BEFORE YOU START KICKING THEIR ASSES? GET AN ATTORNEY AND GET THEIR CUSTOMER LIST-THEAT IS CALLED HIGH-DOLLAR EXISTENCE-CHANGING LAWSUIT THERE!
Forrest Hobbs 1 year ago
https://recco.com/technology/. "The RECCO reflector makes you searchable to the rescuers. RECCO reflectors are lightweight passive transponders that require no power or activation to function. They consist of a diode and an antenna."
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Emma London 1 year ago
Was there anywhere written that the jacket came with it? If not, they could claim that it's just the pocket and the foam is for demontration purposes.
Valerie McClory 10 months ago
So when someone needs it the most - this company doesn’t seem to care if someone dies!!!!
#14
That's Just Deceptive
Otto Nilo 1 year ago
It is just a plain chocolate with no dried fruits like written on the package
HTakeover 1 year ago
That's not the issue; it's the size & how the bar is only 2/3 the size of the package. OP posted a pic of the other side & it matches the first pic. Which happens when it all settles - smooth on the bottom chunky on top.
Load More Replies... Bryan Wright 1 year ago
I think that Trading Standards should be looking into things like this, as its nothing more than a rip-off.
#15
Box Of Chocolates Missing Row Hidden By Packaging
Petra Peitsch 1 year ago
The question, is the written and paid gramm of chocolate in the package? If not, that's ilegal, if yes, it§s a waste of plastic.
Tiger 1 year ago
There’s some quote out there that’s something like “just because it’s legal doesn’t make it moral.” I think that applies here 😂
Load More Replies... Rachel Pelz 1 year ago
Can take an unintended turn if mistaken as fat-shaming: "so you love but you think I eat too much chocolate?!?"
According to LendingTree, 71% of Americans have noticed at least one incident of shrinkflation in the past year, while 57% said they’ve experienced multiple incidents. As per LendingTree’s analysis of 98 commonly used consumer products, a third have shrunk. “Household paper products—toilet paper and paper towels—saw the highest rate of change via fewer sheets per roll.”
Meanwhile, “seven of the 16 (or 43.8%) breakfast items analyzed have been downsized since 2019 or 2020. Family-size Frosted Flakes dropped 9.6% from 24.0 ounces to 21.7, leading to a 40.0% price increase per ounce. Of the 13 candy items, five (38.5%) changed size. Meanwhile, six of 22 (27.3%) snacks analyzed underwent size reductions.”
As it turns out, the price isn’t the only important thing. “Consumers don’t just look at prices, and they prefer price bumps over shrinking products. 89% of Americans always or sometimes compare brands’ product sizes or quantities when shopping. Many Americans would prefer that companies raise prices (38%) rather than reduce sizes (28%).”
#16
We Bought A Seemingly Delicious Pastry Cream Dessert At The Grocery Store. This Was The Amount Of Cream In Every Croissant In The Package
I wish I could say at least it tasted good, but I can’t.
#17
This Trend Really Needs To Stop
Like they fill it up just high enough to cover the little window on the box but if you look closer you'll see that it stops right there. Tilt the box on its side and you can see how much is really in it. I'm so sick of this stuff.
Brazen 1 year ago
This is why I always compare products by weight and price, in order to get the best deal.
Verena 1 year ago
I am very thankful that it is obligatory in shops in NL and D to put the price per g/pc/... on the shelf tag.
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Joshua David 1 year ago (edited)
That tipped photo is showing more that half of the box is air.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Does Sans Gluten Free mean it's not gluten free? Once again, I wouldn't be surprised, because I would compare the unit price beforehand. Unless all of the options in boxes this size were the same unit price, it would be pretty obvious there is a difference.
Kira Okah 1 year ago
"Sans gluten" and "gluten free" mean the same thing, it's a bilingual product and that is a common way of writing gluten free on this type of packaging.
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When They Hide It Through Deception: They Pack 120, Not 125 As Indicated On The Package. (Counted Last 2 Purchases - Both Were 120)
Shrinkflation and skimpflation hurt your wallet, the quality of your life, your potential savings, and, in the long run, can affect your lifestyle, because you can’t afford what you used to and need to cut back.
That’s on top of the sinking feeling that your hard-earned wage isn’t as valuable as it was in the past. You then have a few options. First of all, you can look for cheaper alternatives, potentially sacrificing some product quality in the process.
#19
This Wine Bottle Had A Completely Different Label Underneath
Forrest Hobbs 1 year ago
Not necessarily fraud. Could be a simple mistake on the labelling production line, requiring the bottles to be run through again. Perhaps the "2006 harvest" bottles were labelled and ready for filling, but that particular wine was bottled elsewhere? There are all sorts of possible reasons not involving deception.
Load More Replies... Kira Okah 1 year ago
Recycled wine bottles are very common in the industry, someone didn't bother to remove the old label it seems.
Janissary35680 1 year ago
But the old label should have come off during the washing process. Recycled bottles are supposed to be washed before being reused, aren't they?
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Who am I, where am I 1 year ago
Is it a better wine underneath? Reused the bottle and that explains the label on top? Only asking for a friend who's wondering
Joshua David 1 year ago
I worked as a waiter in 2012 and the bartender quit so they asked me if I'd like to do it. It was only wine and beer so i said yes. We had an extensive wine list and nothing was organized so i struggled. Doesn't help that at that time I would drink box wine ffs. Anyway, anyone ordered a specific red, i would use the same wine for every order. The people were LOVING thier wines and had no idea otherwise.
Orchidoclaste 1 year ago
Looking at the labels, it's probably a bargain. If it's been properly stored
#20
Deceptive Front Label - Canola Oil Is In A Very Light Font Color LOL
WindySwede 1 year ago
Here are a closeup, from the pic from Reddit NoOilForYo...3aab8e.jpg 
Gregg Bender 1 year ago
Fraud is rampant in olive oil sales. Most of it is just plain old olive oil, not extra virgin. Even the Mafia is into it.
Jane Alexander 1 year ago
Real olive oil will harden in the fridge, fake ones stay liquid. there's a site with which brand is which
#21
1/3 Full Brand New Deodorant
CD King 1 year ago
We are supposed to bring our own bags and re use containers. We are supposed to buy an electric car or ride our bikes places but big companies can continue to create massive amounts of waste for a buck
Toothless Feline 1 year ago
They have to leave some air space in the gel packages to minimize leakage—if it were full to the top it would ooze out with temperature changes—but this goes way too far.
Rebecca McManus 1 year ago
My sanex roll on is on its 6th week, tbh normally it lasts a month so I think they might have overfilled this one
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
If they're going to rip you off like that, it would be hoove them not to use a transparent plastic container. It's one thing to try to rip people off quietly but to make it obvious? Just asking for trouble
Sure, there are cheaper chocolates available if your favorite brand has embraced shrinkflation. However, the alternatives might taste different or use cheaper ingredients. It’s not the end of the world, but it’s not quite what you’re looking for. Hardly anyone enjoys making lifestyle changes when they don’t have to. It feels nice to have some basic comforts you can rely on in your life.
#22
How Is This Allowed
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago (edited)
I worked for Lindt, I can answer for lindor balls (I was lindors caramel girl 😂). They are the MOST insanely sensitive to transport chocolates ever, they need plenty of bounce room, not to smoosh or smash (depending on temperature). Also in our contracts we have to make sure any we have on hand are always stored and transported in a very air conditioned room. Which sucked for me one summer when I had boxes and my cars air con ran out of gas. They are the soufflés of chocolate.
WindySwede 1 year ago
So little bit similar to ships/crisps, people are complaining about "all the air!" 🤷♂️
Load More Replies... Shelley Dawson 1 year ago
It's called 'Shrinkflation'. It appears the same, the price is the same but you just get less of the product.
#23
My Unopened Tub Of Protein Powder Only Comes A Third Of The Way Full
Kira Okah 1 year ago
The containers of these are standardised, and powder compacts with time. And because I know what these threads are like: an explanation is not support.
Wintermute 1 year ago
Nothing compacts that much, and a brief glance at any other product on this list will tell you that standardized packaging is not a hindrance for cost cutting. These tubs are huge to compete with other huge tubs. You put a small one up for the same price and nobody (especially with the phycology of gym bros) will buy it. It's just marketing leading to deception and waste is all.
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Who am I, where am I 1 year ago
Some settling may occur during shipping 🤭 My apologies Pandas, I'm in a smart a§§ mood right now
#24
We Bought 12 Quail Eggs For Price Of 12. We Got 10 Due To Clever Packaging
Brazen 1 year ago
Wouldn't the packaging have to list that it had ten and not twelve? Has anyone had this issue before?
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago
I haven’t even seen these ones, my quail ones are 12.
Load More Replies... Raymond Core 1 year ago
I usually open the egg carton to check for cracked or broken eggs before buying.
Joshua David 1 year ago
I always check my eggs before I buy to check for cracks and things. Start checking from now on.
Dd P 1 year ago
IF THE PACKAGE ADVERIZED 12 AND YOU ONLY GOT 10, THAT IS DECEPTIVE PACKAGING AND IT IS A CRIME. START WITH A POLICE REPORT, THEN SEND THE REPORT INFO TO AS MANY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AS POSIBBLE (AND JUST FOR FUN, SEND A COPY TO THE COMPANY). THEY WILL MAKE IT RIGHT BUT DON'T LET UP. THE ONLY REASON THEY MADE THE CORRECTION IS BECAUSE YOU SPOKE UP-THEY WILL CONTINUE TO MISTREAT ALL WHO DO NOT. DO NOT PROMOTE DECEPTIVE BUSINESSES WITH NO ETHICS. (THEY ARE THE SAME PPL WHO WILL SELL YOUR INFO FOR A DOLLAR AND YOU WILL PAY FOR THOSE 2 EXTRA EGGS IN THE LONG RUN). PUT A STOP TO THIS C**P EVERYWHERE THROUGH PUNISHMENT!
tori Ohno 1 year ago
This is designed to keep the delicate shells from being crushed. Egg containers like this are clearly marked on the outside that it holds 10.
Forrest Hobbs 1 year ago
Conventional egg boxes do the job perfectly well. This is plain old deceptive packaging.
Load More Replies...Another thing to consider is that not every alternative to your fave products is going to be available in your local shops. You might need to walk or drive further or even rely on deliveries. This can eat into your time due to a longer commute, or your cash due to more fuel use or added delivery costs.
You can also decide to focus on bringing home more money so that you can afford the same standard of living you got used to. This might mean talking to your boss about that overdue raise or promotion, applying to new jobs at your company or other businesses, or working longer hours for overtime.
#25
Come On Fannie May…you Had To Short Us One?
btw Corporate Douchebaggery Apologists, don’t even start with the “extra protective room” for the chocolates…
Who am I, where am I 1 year ago
How much are they actually saving by shorting packages by 1 chocolate candy, GREED
#26
25 Grams... Yeah
Just bought this
Ripley 1 year ago (edited)
And 25g is the nett weight, so the product without the packaging . . . or at least it should be.
The Short Lady 1 year ago
If the weight is 17 g. with packaging, it can't weigh more without packaging.
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Reviewer01 1 year ago
The weight only has to be 25g on average and within a tolerance (so you can't sell lots of 3g ones then have a 200g one) - 17g is absolutely close enough to be legal. It sucks, but it's fine.
#27
String Cheese I Get Every Week, Left Is Old And Right Is New (All The New Ones In The Bag Were Smaller)
Nikole 1 year ago
I’ve experienced this as well. Surely they’re passing the savings onto the workers, right? Right?
ReenieTino 1 year ago
There was a new word inducted into the dictionary....."shirinkflation". Every one of these postings exemplifies its meaning!
Or you might even feel pressured to pick up a side hustle or two just to maintain your and your family’s lifestyle and reputation in your local community. Public perception and the desire to be admired and respected are phenomenal sources of anxiety if you let them run wild.
#28
This Is Ridiculous…
WindySwede 1 year ago
shrinkflation? 🤷♂️😕 I guess it's this or higher prices. And that this work is because of we more look to the unit price and not per weight? 😝
Wes Loucks 1 month ago
yeah those aren't girl scout cookies. That's Save a Lot brand. Nice try
Dd P 1 year ago
WOW, NOW WE CAN'T EVEN TRUST TO DO GOOD BUSINESS WITH THE GIRL SCOUTS! WHEN DO YOU START FIGHTING BACK WITH POLICE CHARGES AND POLICE REPORTS, MULTIPLE FEDERAL COMPLAINTS (PROVIDE THEM WITH THE POLICE REPORT INFO), AND A LAWYER-WHAT YOU THINK IS JUST MINOR TO YOU, CAN ACTUALLY LEAD TO A MULTI MILLION DOLLAR CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT (GET AN ATTORNEY TO GET A COPY OF THE FORMER AND CURRENT CUSTOMER LIST). DO THE WORK YOURSELF AND A LAWYER WILL BE MORE INCLINED TOWORK WITH YOU).
#29
My Wife Tried To Get A Little More Out Of Her Serum And Discovered This
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
It might be like the one further up, the smaller size might make it easier for you to get more out of it without having to open it. If the quantity on the container is accurate it's fine. The larger surround makes it fit better with the upper bit.
#30
35% More, Sure
Kira Okah 1 year ago
Compared to what? There is a marker next to the text, there is going to be an explanation on the back, so compared to what? The 18g package I expect, which is not a lie if they are the same SKU.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
That's what I was going to say. People need to be reading the small print and rest of the label more.
Load More Replies...Which of these examples of misleading designs made your blood boil? Have you noticed any examples of shrinkflation in your local shops over the past few years? What is the most recent case of deceptive product packaging you’ve stumbled across?
Would you rather companies raise prices or reduce the amount (or quality) of the products and services you get? Let us know in the comments!
#31
What A Crock
I have storage space!
Beth Wheeler 1 year ago
Definitely a machine error, I've used country crock for over 30 years and never had this happen.
BookFanatic 1 year ago
I had a cream cheese tub like this. Went back to the store and--after the manager stopped laughing--got a refund.
Vicki Perizzolo 1 year ago
I've never found one like that. Looks like the machine filling tubs ran out
Su Boddie 1 year ago
Country Crock, and others like it, is packed by machine. IF the supply runs out you get this. Other issues: a void in the center, etc. As suggested below: get the manufacturer code from the tub. Nothing will change if no one complains. Of course, one wonders, after all these years, with all the A.I. and other c**p going around, no one has ever figured out how to program the machines to stop if there is a problem? Will you be the first?
#32
Who Designs A Easter Egg Box Like This?
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago (edited)
Someone took your bun buns :( or on the factory line it fell out before boxing. That’s always sad, the bunny is the best part
#33
When You Read Ingredient Labels For Fun
Ruben Schelstraete 1 year ago
with those "mistakes" i actually would not eat that.
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#34
This Hair Gel
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Pretty standard for this type of product. This is why you should always be checking the unit, in this case oz, price.
Raymond Core 1 year ago
When you pick it up, it would appear to be amazingly light. They do this on wine bottles also.
#35
Opening A Box Of Chocolates Only To Find More Air Than Actual Chocolate Inside Is Mildly Infuriating
EJN 1 year ago
Is it not time to let go of thinking the packaging size is the size/amount of the product? Otherwise, we will all be singing the same song for the rest of our lives.
TheReader19 1 year ago
EJN, if they stopped making the packaging up to double the size of the product; this issue wouldn't exist.
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Putting 1 Less Pizza In The Package Is Seen As 'New Recipe'?
The one on the right is replacing the one on the left. They only took 10% off the price. Marketing sucks.
Pernille 1 year ago
Dr. Oetker is the worst frozen pizzas around, but hopefully these were cheap.
Tiger 1 year ago
I’m sad they got rid of Delissio in Canada. Not that it was THAT much better as far as frozen pizza goes, but now my grocery store has nothing but Dr Oetker frozen pizzas :( sometimes I don’t wanna cook and I just wanna throw a pizza in the oven but those days are no more 😔
Load More Replies... Kira Okah 1 year ago
What are the ingredients? It says new recipe, where is the ingredients list comparison?
Trista JW 1 year ago
The ingredients do not matter at all, when there is an entire pizza missing.
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I'm Disappointed That Palmer's Resorts To Deceptive Packaging
Lisa Tetlow 1 year ago
Maybe there is a reason they put air space or a vacuum between the contents and the outside.
#38
Have A Cold, So I Got Myself Some Claritin… What Is This
Kira Okah 1 year ago
Question: Claritin is an anti-histamine and will do nothing for a cold, why buy this for a cold?
Hawkmama74 1 year ago
Not true. Histamines are manufactured as a response to inflammation. So antihistamines can be used with viral infections with some success. Any microbe causes inflammation,
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Tyranamar Suess 1 year ago
But shouldn't the size of the box reflect what's actually inside the box?
Load More Replies... Lena Flising 1 year ago
Got something similar. Ten places in each square for tablets, but only seven had tablets in them, the other three were smaller and empty. The box had 14 plastic squares and 98 tablets. Why not have ten squares with ten tablets in each, and 100 tablets? Were the 4 squares so much cheaper than two tablets? (Standard high-blood-pressure pills, not the US, so nothing expensive.)
C .Hunger 1 year ago
I could be wrong, but I have a mild theory about this. You see a lot of this packings in allergy/cold type medicines, and I am wondering if they do this to make it difficult to open a bunch at once? That way, if someone wanted to go "Breaking Bad" it would be much more of a pain in the but. Also, it make the containers bigger and harder to shoplift. I could be 100% wrong about all of this as well.
#39
This Power Rangers Box Is Twice As Big As It Should Be, Intentionally Misleading Kids Into Thinking They Get A Big Toy
As an added infuriation, they only made the Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Mastodon, and Sabertooth Tiger. Sorry Kimberly and Tommy. And EXTRA sorry if you were hoping to build a megazord.
#40
Why Though?
Kira Okah 1 year ago
Caesin will not trigger lactose intolerance, so it can be advertised this way. However, caesin WILL trigger milk allergies, so that has to be made clear on the packaging. This is made specifically for people with lactose intolerance, if you're a vegan get some specifically labelled vegan creamer.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
This is why people with allergies should be checking the label of every product before they buy it, even if it's one they have bought okay before. They should be knowledgeable about the Caesin, but if not, they should know how to read labels. It is similar with people who are ceoliac, things like maltodextrin are gluten free, even when made from wheat, but if you have a wheat allergy you have to check the label to see what the maltodextrin was derived from.
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Lena Flising 1 year ago
Had a colleague who was allergic to milk powder. Not lactose intolerant. He would not be able to use this.
Robin Roper 1 year ago
This is why I read every ingredient on every label for my gluten, dairy, egg and more allergic DIL.
#41
I Just Bought These... The Label Hides What A Scam It Is
C.S. E. 1 year ago
The picture on the right shows that the sticker covers the bottom, too
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#42
Well… That Packaging Was Misleading
Lisa Tetlow 1 year ago
Always notice the ounces. This has happened to me too often. I'll order something that shows an extreme close up of a bottle. The price is outrageous. Then I'll notice the weight is 0.2 oz. What is that? One use??🤦♀️
#43
Deceptive Packaging Sizes
It could fit into a bag a 1/4 of the size. At what point is this just false advertising lol
Huddo's sister 1 year ago (edited)
Only false advertising if they don't list the grams etc or pieces on the box.
Tiger 1 year ago
But they’re banking on deceiving people with the size of the box, especially if it’s a product their customers have been buying for years, and they don’t notice the “new shrinkflation weight” because the box hasn’t changed.
Load More Replies... D Gibson 1 year ago
I bought a box of 5 oat bars with chocolate chips. The price was as usual, however the bars had been reduced in size by about 25%. The box is big enough to hold at least 2 and a half times as many bars now. No where did it mention the size of the bars had been decreased and there was no way to tell unless one purchased the item and opened the box. Out and out thievery.
Heather Yueng 1 year ago
My favorite ploy is frozen entrees tat still weigh the same but are now 75% sauce.
Shelley Dawson 1 year ago
In some cases I'm convinced it's to make sure there is enough room to add the ingredients and, importantly, all the additives and preservatives. Actually, if a product is marked in several countries, often they have to put this information in several languages. I know, I had to find the magnifying glass to read one French product!
#44
I Discovered Why My "Fragrance Free" Face Wash Has Such A Strong Floral Odor
Brazen 1 year ago
"masking fragrances are designed to conceal a bad smell and create a neutral smell." I had to look this up to see what it was, so I am not really sure what this person can smell. I'm really curious though.
Highfalutin Heron 1 year ago
When I get migraines *any* artificial scent can nauseating, so when I want fragrance free i want literally that. Perhaps something along those lines for OP?
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Data1001 1 year ago
The circle around that word is misleading -- the ingredient is clearly stated as "masking fragrance", which is meant to neutralize any offensive odors in the product. Still annoying to see, though -- there are a lot of little loopholes which the FDA allows in product claims.
Keith Handly (Ike) 1 year ago
Legal, but still harmful if you really can't have fragrances. The circle is not misleading, because the people who would care the most about 'fragrance free' are sensitive and definitely trying to avoid this.
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#45
Paper Thin Layer Of Egg Custard On Top
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago
I’m not bagging my Filipino snacks, but they do this a lot too with snack cakes.
#46
At Its Finest
Kira Okah 1 year ago
Are the rest of them like this too? Seems like it's a single package error, beause this is not normal.
Tiger 1 year ago
This actually happens fairly often - I’ve worked in many restaurants that have these lil packets of salt and pepper and sugar, and you do occasionally find ones that are empty. I guess they’re so tiny and so quickly mass-produced that you’ll get a few that are basically just paper in every box of thousands. Doesn’t make it okay, but it’s something I experienced often enough.
Load More Replies... Tiger 1 year ago
Amen! I always need like 3-5 packs of pepper but less than 1 of salt.
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I Mean Yeah Read The Weight But Like. Really? My Aunt Bought These And This Is Just Mildly Infuriating Thing. I Don't Think The Weight Would Indicate This
Tiger 1 year ago
Sometimes the weight doesn’t indicate much info to the consumer, especially if they’ve never bought the product before. Like, say this says 300g worth of cookies on the package, and you’re not really sure how many of these exact cookies 300g is, then you pull the tray out and realize THIS is what 300g of cookies means…it still gives an icky feeling knowing they tried to make the package bigger so people would think 300g is more cookies than it actually is….am I making sense?
Tiger 1 year ago
I’m not the best with my weights and measures vs package size, unless I’m already familiar with the product, is what I’m trying to say 😅 and i’m sure I’m not the only one.
Load More Replies... Lisa Tetlow 1 year ago
Usually there will be somewhere on the package a number stating how many pieces are inside.
#48
Embarrassed To Say I've Been Tricked By The Gap
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago
I love gravy, and I’m slightly disgusted and curious by this gravy mayo.
Tiger 1 year ago
I am a huge fan of making fancy sauces and dips by mixing things with mayo, but this gives me slight pause as well 🥲 I feel like it’s either super delicious or extremely disgusting.
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Kids Book
Bought this book for my kid. "For touching and feeling". The lion has fur on it but every other page after the cover is just a blank page.
#50
Looks Like Ice Cream Is More Expensive Than Ice
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Isn't this just how they are made? It would be different if the icypole part was flat across the top.
BlackestDawn 1 year ago
The ones like that that sold where I live have the ice cream part be the same shape and form as the "ice part", as in the ice is an even layer over the ice cream.
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Natural Beef Sticks, Disappoint
they look full size in the package but are pretty tiny in reality.
#52
This Cereal Advertises As Having 13g Of Protein, But The Nutrition Info On The Side Shows It Only Has 5.6g. The Other 7.4g Of Protein Is Only If You Add Milk
MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago
That's pretty standard. I remember when they advertised 'part' of a healthy breakfast and there was also milk, orange juice, and toast, sometimes fruit
#53
Cookies Of Lies
Oh, you wanted them ALL to have sprinkles? Well, you only get two. Bozo.
Lily bloom 1 year ago
The box is clear. You can clearly see that only the cookies in the front have sprinkles. Clearly.
#55
I Bought A Two-Pack Of "Pride-Themed" Socks From My Local Drugstore. When I Got Home, I Found That Only One Pair Has A Rainbow Design; The Other Is Plain White. They Had The Former Facing Forward, Presumably So That Customers Would Not Notice The Latter
Damned_Cat 1 year ago
Similar to when you buy tissue to stuff into gift bags. The top sheet is a pretty design, but all the other sheets are plain white.
#58
Misleading Label On My Juice
I wanted 100% cranberry juice so I bought this juice labeled “100% JUICE CRANBERRY”, only to get home, pour myself a glass, and notice the next line on the label, in much, much smaller print.
Daniel Atkins 1 year ago
This is very common lots of juice is flavored apple juice. Just enough of the juice for the flavor but mainly apple juice.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
That's why I have to check the labels all the time, because I can't eat/drink apple juice, but it is put in so many things. Even the vanilla yoghurt, that I should be able to eat because it's lactose free, I can't because it's sweetened with apple juice. It's so frustrating!
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#60
My 8oz Bag Of Cheese Was Only 4oz
Geoffrey Scott 1 year ago
And if you DO contact Sargento, refer to them as defendant.
Load More Replies... Kelly Scott 1 year ago (edited)
You know, for a while, Kraft was making shredded cheese in 7oz bags. They got such pushback that they went back to 8oz bags. Now I'm curious to see if they are secretly stuffing the "8oz" bags with 7oz of cheese.
#61
I Bought A Frozen Chicken Parmesan, And The Chicken Is Missing Entirely
Bobby McKee 1 year ago
I once bought some White Fudge Oreos, twenty to the box, and my box had only 19, so I sent a note to the Company. They sent me back a letter saying sorry for the inconvenience and please enjoy the free coupon and didn't include the coupon.
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#62
Caught Our Japanese Exchange Student About To Drink This Because It Says “Soda” And Has Fruit On The Label
Peter Parker 1 year ago
It probably has more real fruit in it than one of these "fruit" drinks.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
That's why Australia has them labelled either 'fruit juice' or 'fruit drink', because to be a juice it has to be at least 95% juice. I remember my grandparents always bought guava fruit drink and we loved having it when we went to their place. When we complained to mum because she never bought it for us she said it was because it didn't have much fruit in it and had too much sugar. She would only let us have one glass of juice a day anyway, because of the sugar in it, and any other sugary drink was only for special occasions.
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Huddo's sister 1 year ago
There was a similar problem during the pandemic because a brand of hand sanitiser was in a pop-top bottle with clear liquid, so looked like a drink.
#63
Dove Deception - The Entire Left Side Is Empty. It's An Entire Box Just Half Filled
#64
Ready In 10 Mins. Cook For 16-17 Mins. Velveeta Explain
#65
Sneaky Bastards
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago
A ‘tweeter’ speaker 😂 or a plastic disk that identifies as a tweeter speaker
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Dr Squatch Deodorant Air Gapped
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Doesn't this have more to do with the rising mechanism? Again, look at the unit price and compare to other brand.
#67
Less Than Half Of The Bag Is Filled Of Chips
Rose the Cook 1 year ago
Things like chips need air so you don't end up with just chip dust. As long as the weight is correct it is okay.
Featherytoad 1 year ago
I don't think they need that much room. I didn't dv.
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#68
Bought A Bag Of Frozen Fruit Thinking That It Might Come With Some Strawberries. It Be Like That Sometimes
#69
Family Size!
#70
Caught In The Act (Shrinkflation). Same Price But One Is Almost A Third Less Product
Data1001 1 year ago
It's like what the major toilet paper companies did some years ago -- kept the same thickness and number of sheets, but made the rolls less wide -- all for the same price. I caught this because I apparently bought rolls just before and just after they made the switch. The size difference was quite obvious.
#71
Thought I Bought A Box With 40 Coffee Stick Packs… Until I Looker Closer
#72
My Wife Just Showed Me How They Are Packaging Bacon Now To Fool Customers. They Use That Front Flat To Hide That There Are About Two Less Slices Of Bacon Now. Look At The Front View, Then Look At The Side View
Daniel Atkins 1 year ago
It is sold by weight not by the peice. This is just extra packaging not less bacon. They mostl likely use the same size package for the thinner sliced bacon. This is thick cut and will have fewer slices at the same weight as the thinner sliced bacon.
#73
This Packet Of Pills I Bought At The Airport
bobbycurtis 4 weeks ago
I mean...sometimes they do this to prevent people from slipping a small package into a pocket and walking out with it...
Armac Armac 1 year ago
Well the package is too big, but it did contain 12 capsules as it says..
#74
Walgreens “Actual Size” Label Compared To The Actual Size
#75
My Shoe Deoderiser From Aldi Is Actually Just A Coles Women's Anti-Perspirant With A Plastic Label
Kira Okah 1 year ago
Aldi's supplier most likely recycles bottle, redditor posts it, get picked up by news, Aldi is forced to withdraw it. https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/face-body/aldi-apologises-for-packaging-fault-coles-deodorant-can-wrapped-in-aldi-packaging/news-story/c61b056cfe5b12468cd30cf47bfb1503
Jan Rosier 1 year ago
I don't think aluminium spraybottles can be recycled like that
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This Box Of Chocolates Has A Spacer That Takes Up Half The Box
DemonicPanda 1 year ago
At this point, I'm not even really mad at the attempts to scam people, I'm mad at the waste of plastic and other materials used just to try and make a little more money.
#77
Excuse Me?? This Is A Scam
$4.39 after tax and it looks like someone sneezed product into this jar. I don’t know if it actually counts as shrinkflation because I have never bought this product before, but it’s a goddamn scam. Straight back to Walmart it goes.
#78
Got Yelled At By Wife For Eating All The Cookies Until We Saw This. Middle Row Holds Two Less Cookies. Thanks Celebration Cookies
#79
“12 Days Of Hot Sauce” Advent Calendar Has Only Six Flavors
Daniel Atkins 1 year ago
It’s like they reversed the colors on some of the labels and hoped no one would read them.
#81
The Size Of The Packaging vs. The Size Of The Bar
Orange Panda 1 year ago
Those tend to be true to size and you can see where the chocolate bar's edges were in the packaging. I think OP swapped this one for the little one.
#82
What A Nice Big Plant Steak... Not
Bought this some time ago, and just remembered it when I saw the chocolate bar here...
#84
Not Only Have They Reduced From 750ml To 600ml ... Strategic Label Positioning
Thought something wasn't quite right when tipped to side, so removed label to confirm...
René Sauer 1 year ago
what I hate is that here in Germany Powerade has apparently phased out that sports cap.All bottles have normal screw caps now.
#86
This Fish Sauce Does Not Contain Any Of The Creatures Pictured On The Label
PeepPeep the duck 1 year ago (edited)
No but it’s great for cooking with seafood. I grew up with this bottle though and I never assumed the pictures were the ingredients like with Aussie food labels
arthbach 1 year ago
PeepPeep the duck, that would be considered 'passing off' in my country - the manufacturer is trying to associate these foods with the product, and is hoping people don't bother to read the information.
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MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago
I don't see any sardines there and that's what the sauce is made of. It's tasty on some seafood though.
#87
Reminder To Always Read The Ingredients List Before Buying A New Product. Almost Bought This Chocolate That Claims To Be Vegan, It’s Not. How Is This Legal??
Look out for fake certification badges!
#88
Extra Strength vs. Maximum Strength
Trista JW 1 year ago
"Are you ignoring the part that says time release?" Is a much better way to phrase that hypothetical question. There is no need to phrase it as condescendingly as you did.
Load More Replies... Tyranamar Suess 1 year ago
The "10 mg" one is 10mg for every 2 chewies. So it's actually a 5mg pill. The 5 mg bottle comes with 70 pills. "10 mg" only comes with 60. Melatonin is almost always like this. "10 mg" means you have to take 2.
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zovjraar me 1 year ago
it's about the dose. they're both 5mg/gummy. if the max strength is 10mg per 2 gummies, that's 5 mg/gummy. so the max strength dose is no different from the extra strength.
#89
This Wizards Of The Coast Dungeons And Dragons 180 Card Set "With Evocative Images" Has Images On About 30 Cards, The Other 150 Cards Just Have This Red Symbol
#90
This Is Beer Not Cider
I am so disappointed. Can’t legally return alcohol. What kind of misleading packaging is this??
kath morgan 1 year ago
I’ve almost been caught by this before; cider in the us is often packed the same as beer, and there are also a lot of flavoured beers so you get this weird overlap where you’re not sure which it is until you read the back.
Data1001 1 year ago
You must be young. If cider is referred to as "hard cider" that means it's got alcohol.
Disgruntled Pelican 1 year ago
That's not what they meant. They wanted hard cider, but Redd's Hard Apple is actually an ale, not hard cider.
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Only The Top Eggs Have Cool Patterns. Thank God We Only Paid Five Dollars For This
#92
Hmart In Arcadia, Ca Likes To Hide Salmon Scraps Behind The Labels.. Got Me This Time.. Never Again!
#93
Deceptive Packaging On Expensive Popcorn From William Sonoma
$50 for this which makes it look like there is triple the popcorn kernels. The screwed up part is how cheap regular popcorn is.
Orchidoclaste 1 year ago
Read the whole thread. Maybe stop buying c**p. Expensive pop corn...FFS, it's corn
MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago
But I really want to tell my neighbors about the exotic popcorn from Eyeowah with the salt mined by flame pixies in remote underwater caves and topped with butter churned by virgins in a siberian yurt.
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Claiming 10% More The Packaging Is Even Bigger To Deceive
Daniel Atkins 1 year ago
New and improved can be put on the package even if it is just the logo or package that is improved.
Natalia 1 year ago
It doesn't say new and approved though, it says 10% more, which it clearly isn't.
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The Contradicting Labels On The Packaging For Ice Blending
Brazen 1 year ago
Ok, I can't seem to stop myself from commenting on these things. Blended ice is not the same as ice cubes. I don't understand some people's reading comprehension levels.
Apachebathmat 1 year ago
I think you have to blend ice cubes to get a blended drink, I assume that’s what they are alluding to
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More Misleading Packaging
#97
Turns Out Pure Fat Is Zero Calories If You Just Make It Small Enough
#98
This Margarita Mix Made Their Label The Exact Same Color As The Drink, So That You Can't Tell It's A Wine Cocktail And Doesn't Actually Have Tequila In It Until You're Halfway Done With It
#99
Bought A 'Chocolate' Cake At The Grocery Store
#100
Same Multivitamin Product At Publix $1 Higher When Labeled For Women
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Dragon mama 1 year ago
All the extra packaging makes me so angry. So much waste!! Nevermind the deceptive behavior, I want to know why we need to use so many resources to create so much waste for no good reason!
arthbach 1 year ago
Dragon mama, I bought something tiny a few months ago. The thing that sticks in my brain is not the item, but the packaging. It said: Why the excessive amount of packaging? The item is tiny, and needs to be protected. However, it also needs to be moved around in shops etc and people need to be able to have something to hold on to. The larger packaging means its harder to shoplift too. And all of the packaging is compostable/recyclable. - - - It felt very fair for that particular item.
Load More Replies... Wintermute 1 year ago
And this is unfortunately why people can't find it in themselves to grieve when a CEO gets shot.
Dusty's mom 1 year ago (edited)
Why aren't the retailers complaining about using up shelf space with useless and wasteful plastic, cardboard and air? Shelf space wars scoot out the competition. Stores could offer more variety if they weren't taken up by useless packaging! I want variety back! Ask anyone in marketing about the value of shelf space and how vying for it has reduced options and driven up prices.
Nils Skirnir 1 year ago
This. Only thing that is regularly recycled is cardboard-to make more cardboard. Virtually all plastic and paper is buried or burned
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Daisy1355 1 year ago
I mean it's all scummy by companies either way, but the majority of this is on prepackaged junk food. Just look carefully and try to shop more healthy foods if you can might avoid a lot of this.
Trista JW 1 year ago
You have no right or business telling people to tell people what to buy.
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Imjust jim 1 year ago
Nothing new about this - gasoline for example - it expands and contracts based on temperature - guess the temp when they set the guage for 1 gallon? Yeah, getting 'warmer" (get it).
Earonn - 1 year ago
And this is why in civilised countries the price tag on the shelf has to show the price per weight unit. They still try to deceive sometimes (here it's usually in kg and some show it per 100g) but it's much better for the customer. Also, in Germany a product on a shelf MUST have a price tag. But hey, that's all red tape, and the government interfering, right?
Child of the Stars 1 year ago
A whole bunch of these seem to just be overpackaging, which is not the same thing as misleading packaging.
Nils Skirnir 1 year ago
Don’t know why folks in US are surprised by any of this. Deceptive practices by virtually every major (and most minor) businesses have been the rule since 1607. It will get worse as most consumer protections, including food inspections and financial biz protections, will be gone in a year.
Dragon mama 1 year ago
All the extra packaging makes me so angry. So much waste!! Nevermind the deceptive behavior, I want to know why we need to use so many resources to create so much waste for no good reason!
arthbach 1 year ago
Dragon mama, I bought something tiny a few months ago. The thing that sticks in my brain is not the item, but the packaging. It said: Why the excessive amount of packaging? The item is tiny, and needs to be protected. However, it also needs to be moved around in shops etc and people need to be able to have something to hold on to. The larger packaging means its harder to shoplift too. And all of the packaging is compostable/recyclable. - - - It felt very fair for that particular item.
Load More Replies... Wintermute 1 year ago
And this is unfortunately why people can't find it in themselves to grieve when a CEO gets shot.
Dusty's mom 1 year ago (edited)
Why aren't the retailers complaining about using up shelf space with useless and wasteful plastic, cardboard and air? Shelf space wars scoot out the competition. Stores could offer more variety if they weren't taken up by useless packaging! I want variety back! Ask anyone in marketing about the value of shelf space and how vying for it has reduced options and driven up prices.
Nils Skirnir 1 year ago
This. Only thing that is regularly recycled is cardboard-to make more cardboard. Virtually all plastic and paper is buried or burned
Load More Replies... Daisy1355 1 year ago
I mean it's all scummy by companies either way, but the majority of this is on prepackaged junk food. Just look carefully and try to shop more healthy foods if you can might avoid a lot of this.
Trista JW 1 year ago
You have no right or business telling people to tell people what to buy.
Load More Replies... Imjust jim 1 year ago
Nothing new about this - gasoline for example - it expands and contracts based on temperature - guess the temp when they set the guage for 1 gallon? Yeah, getting 'warmer" (get it).
Earonn - 1 year ago
And this is why in civilised countries the price tag on the shelf has to show the price per weight unit. They still try to deceive sometimes (here it's usually in kg and some show it per 100g) but it's much better for the customer. Also, in Germany a product on a shelf MUST have a price tag. But hey, that's all red tape, and the government interfering, right?
Child of the Stars 1 year ago
A whole bunch of these seem to just be overpackaging, which is not the same thing as misleading packaging.
Nils Skirnir 1 year ago
Don’t know why folks in US are surprised by any of this. Deceptive practices by virtually every major (and most minor) businesses have been the rule since 1607. It will get worse as most consumer protections, including food inspections and financial biz protections, will be gone in a year.
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