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A look at how some foods are shrinking

01-Sep-2008
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Many food items have been shrinking as companies try to make up for higher ingredient costs. The companies are also raising prices, but making products smaller gives them another way to make up the difference. At the same time, though, customers are getting less food — and they're not paying any less. Here's a look at how some big-name products are shrinking: Cereals: In June, Kellogg Co. said it was shrinking,... [read full story]                    

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