Petitions/Require food retailers to label products which are subject to shrinkflation
StatusClosed
Opened19 Mar 2025
Closes19 Sept 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We call on the UK government to require food retailers to clearly warn customers about products that are subject to shrinkflation. We think this practice exacerbates financial insecurity for many UK citizens, especially those of a disadvantaged background.

As consumers in the United Kingdom, we feel we are regularly confronted with an insidious practice known as 'shrinkflation'. This tactic, employed by manufacturers, involves reducing the size of products while maintaining or increasing the price. Many companies state its purpose is to cut costs; however, we think many companies still earn a significant profit even when inflation is high. France is already a notable country which is introducing rules like this.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Danny Kruger
1Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
8
Ellie Reeves
2Ellie Reeves MP
Lewisham West and East Dulwich
3
Lauren Edwards
3Lauren Edwards MP
Rochester and Strood
2
Rebecca Smith
4Rebecca Smith MP
South West Devon
2
Joy Morrissey
5Joy Morrissey MP
Beaconsfield
1
Daniel Francis
6Daniel Francis MP
Bexleyheath and Crayford
1
Shabana Mahmood
7Shabana Mahmood MP
Birmingham Ladywood
1
Ian Lavery
8Ian Lavery MP
Blyth and Ashington
1
Jessica Toale
9Jessica Toale MP
Bournemouth West
1
Darren Jones
10Darren Jones MP
Bristol North West
1