The most obvious example of shrinkflation has to be Cadbury's chocolate blocks, which have reportedly cut down almost 50 per cent of their size over the last 20 or so years.

Popular treats including Crunchie, Twirl and Wispa bars will contain no more than 200 calories each when sold in a four-pack.

Of course Cadbury claim it is all for protecting the society

"We must play our part in tackling obesity and are committed to doing so without compromising on consumer choice,"

On the topic of chocolate has anyone noticed the change in taste of Tim Tams?

They are too sweet now, this indicates that they have been using of late Cane instead of Sugar.

First noticed this issue about three years ago, it is to safe money of course.

Cannot eat it much too sweet.

IMHO, all of the items mentioned in the original post and comments are 'luxury' purchases, not BASICS, except for Bega Peanut Butter.

So to those who can afford to buy the other items in the first place, I doubt the increases will matter much.

Aldi's Bramwell Peanut Butter 500gm costs $2.99 according to Choice. I understand it is from USA,  but paying twice as much is not an option for many of us, tho I will always buy Aussie first if possible.

They also have Oh So Natural 375gm for $2.99.

Have you noticed any other products at your supermarket shrinking in size?

Yes, some, but it doesn't really worry me.

Shrinkflation isn't new, experts say. But it proliferates in times of high inflation as companies grapple with rising costs for ingredients, packaging, labour and transportation. Global consumer price inflation was up an estimated 7% in May 2022, a pace that will likely continue through until September, according to S&P Global.

Just this morning I noticed something quite alarming. Doing some cooking called for 100g of butter so I took the package purporting to contain 250g and weighed out 100g. The remainder looked small so I weighed it as well and it was 105g so I've been shortchanged by 45g. I suppose not too big a deal but this is the second time that I have been shortchanged with a pre-packed meat tray being short about 120g some weeks ago. Both times it has been Aldi and when I brought the meat tray to the notice of the manager he said that it was the fault of the supplier. Not good enough. I don't deal with the supplier, I deal with the retailer who I expect will sell the correct measure as shown on the packaging.

Over the years they all change in size, going back to when I was a young girl.

Thats life!

Corporations are in business to make a profit.

I guess you make a choice, buy the slightly less quantity for the same price, or go without. There is no third choice of paying more for the same quantity because manufacturers will always reduce ingredients to sell more units at a lower weight. Prices go up over time. That's life. Complaining about a few less chips in a pack, one row less chocolate or a wash or two less in the laundry pack will get you nowhere. Switch brands if possible, check unit pricing, accept the change or go without. The choice is ours.

There is strong evidence linking sugary drink consumption to a range of negative health effects including tooth decay, excess weight gain, and increased risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Is it time that the Government introduced junk food and sugar tax.

My pet peeve is the reduction in the size of toilet paper rolls.  We have an "old" toilet roll holder that used to fit a "normal" sized toilet roll.  But now there is 2.5 cm (1") of spare space!

As seniors you guys shouldn't  be eating this rubbish anyway. Healthy food is the way, beans means Heinz! lots of cabbage and drink water.