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Updated 2026-10-21 (latest case added) · 2 sourced cases, each linked to its source

Did Old El Paso shrink its products? Yes. We have 2 documented shrinkflation cases for Old El Paso dated 2026, reported in the UK. The biggest cut: Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells, 12 (UK), 156 g → 135 g (−13.5%). It is also the most recent (2026). The median Old El Paso pack lost 10.1%, an 11.4% hidden price rise per unit at the same price. Where the source recorded the shelf price before and after (2 cases), 2 got more expensive per unit.

Size Facts
Did Old El Paso products shrink?Yes
Documented cases2
Biggest cut−13.5%
Median cut−10.1%
Hidden rise per unit at the same price (median)+11.4%
Years2026
Most recent2026
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Pricier per unit (of 2 priced)2
Tracked daily0

2 documented cases. Biggest cut: Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells, 12 (UK), 156 g → 135 g (−13.5%). See cases below.

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Documented cases (2)

FAQ

Did Old El Paso shrink its products?

Yes. ShrinkRadar has 2 documented, sourced shrinkflation cases for Old El Paso (2026). The biggest cut was Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells, 12 (UK), 156 g → 135 g (−13.5%).

Which Old El Paso products got smaller?

Documented, newest first: Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells, 12 (UK): 156 g → 135 g (2026); Old El Paso Crunchy Taco kit, garlic & paprika (UK): 308 g → 287 g (2026).

How much smaller did Old El Paso products get?

The cuts range from −6.8% to −13.5%, with a median of −10.1%. At an unchanged shelf price that median cut means paying 11.4% more per unit. Where the source recorded prices (2 cases), the median real rise per unit was 24.4%.

When did Old El Paso shrink its products?

By year in our library: 2026 (2). The most recently reported is Old El Paso Crunchy Taco Shells, 12 (UK), dated 2026.

Who reported Old El Paso shrinkflation?

These cases come from allsupers.co.uk, covering the UK. Each case page quotes and links its source.

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