New blow for shoppers as Pringle shrinks size of popular can of crisps without reducing price
PRINGLE munchers have hit out after pipes of the popular crisps became victims of shrinkflation.
A post which popped up in an online supermarket deals group shows the cans are now smaller.
Michael Smith, 63, of South Tyneside, wrote: “Beware of shrinkflation. Exactly the same item, exactly the same price — but spot the difference!”
The Sour Cream and Onion Pringles are now in a 165g can rather than weighing 200g, but still sell for a recommended price of £2.75.
Michael also referenced other snacks that have shrunk in size but not price.
Wagon Wheels weighed 41g in 2006 but the chocolately biscuit and marshmallow lunchbox favourites are now 36g.
Meanwhile, packs of McVitie’s Digestives are down from 400g to just 360g.
One user commented on the Pringles post: “It’s just another way to rip us off without looking like they are.”
Another added: “A lot of companies have been doing this for a couple of years.”
Food giant Kellanova, which makes Pringles, was asked to comment on the shrinkages.