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Updated 2026-10-30 (latest case added) · 2 sourced cases, each linked to its source

Did meito shrink its products? Yes. We have 2 documented shrinkflation cases for meito dated 2026, reported in Japan. The biggest cut: meito lemon tea powder, 470 g (Japan), 470 g → 420 g (−10.6%). It is also the most recent (2026). The median meito pack lost 10.3%, an 11.5% hidden price rise per unit at the same price.

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Did meito products shrink?Yes
Documented cases2
Biggest cut−10.6%
Median cut−10.3%
Hidden rise per unit at the same price (median)+11.5%
Years2026
Most recent2026
CountriesJapan
Tracked daily0

2 documented cases. Biggest cut: meito lemon tea powder, 470 g (Japan), 470 g → 420 g (−10.6%). See cases below.

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Documented cases (2)

FAQ

Did meito shrink its products?

Yes. ShrinkRadar has 2 documented, sourced shrinkflation cases for meito (2026). The biggest cut was meito lemon tea powder, 470 g (Japan), 470 g → 420 g (−10.6%).

Which meito products got smaller?

Documented, newest first: meito lemon tea powder, 470 g (Japan): 470 g → 420 g (2026); meito Kaori Takai Milk Cocoa 400 g (Japan): 400 g → 360 g (2026).

How much smaller did meito products get?

The cuts range from −10.0% to −10.6%, with a median of −10.3%. At an unchanged shelf price that median cut means paying 11.5% more per unit.

When did meito shrink its products?

By year in our library: 2026 (2). The most recently reported is meito lemon tea powder, 470 g (Japan), dated 2026.

Who reported meito shrinkflation?

These cases come from meito-abc.co.jp, covering Japan. Each case page quotes and links its source.

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