Did CJ shrink its products?
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Updated 2026-11-01 (latest case added) · 3 sourced cases, each linked to its source
Did CJ shrink its products? Yes. We have 3 documented shrinkflation cases for CJ dated 2023, reported in South Korea. The biggest cut: CJ charcoal-flavour barbecue bar (South Korea), 280 g → 230 g (−17.9%). The most recent: CJ Bibigo Plantable wang gyoza dumplings (South Korea), 420 g → 385 g (2023). The median CJ pack lost 12.5%, a 14.3% hidden price rise per unit at the same price. Where the source recorded the shelf price before and after (1 case), 1 got more expensive per unit.
3 documented cases. Biggest cut: CJ charcoal-flavour barbecue bar (South Korea), 280 g → 230 g (−17.9%). See cases below.
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Each case links to its source. Compare with the worst offenders, or check any pack with the shrinkflation calculator.
All 3 documented CJ cases
Newest first. “Hidden rise” is the extra you pay per unit if the shelf price stays the same.
| Product | Size | Cut |
|---|---|---|
| CJ Bibigo Plantable wang gyoza dumplings (South Korea) CJ · South Korea · 2023 | 420 g → 385 g | −8.3% |
| CJ charcoal-flavour barbecue bar (South Korea) CJ · South Korea · 2023 | 280 g → 230 g | −17.9% |
| CJ Baeksul Grill Vienna sausages, 2-pack (South Korea) CJ · South Korea · 2023 | 640 g → 560 g | −12.5% |
FAQ
Did CJ shrink its products?
Yes. ShrinkRadar has 3 documented, sourced shrinkflation cases for CJ (2023). The biggest cut was CJ charcoal-flavour barbecue bar (South Korea), 280 g → 230 g (−17.9%).
Which CJ products got smaller?
Documented, newest first: CJ Bibigo Plantable wang gyoza dumplings (South Korea): 420 g → 385 g (2023); CJ charcoal-flavour barbecue bar (South Korea): 280 g → 230 g (2023); CJ Baeksul Grill Vienna sausages, 2-pack (South Korea): 640 g → 560 g (2023).
How much smaller did CJ products get?
The cuts range from −8.3% to −17.9%, with a median of −12.5%. At an unchanged shelf price that median cut means paying 14.3% more per unit. Where the source recorded prices (1 case), the median real rise per unit was 7.2%.
When did CJ shrink its products?
By year in our library: 2023 (3). The most recently reported is CJ Bibigo Plantable wang gyoza dumplings (South Korea), dated 2023.
Who reported CJ shrinkflation?
These cases come from kormedi.com, yna.co.kr, covering South Korea. Each case page quotes and links its source.
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