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Updated 2026-10-30 (latest case added) · 1 sourced case, each linked to its source

Did Thebanchan shrink its products? Yes. We have 1 documented shrinkflation case for Thebanchan dated 2024, reported in South Korea. Thebanchan Haenyeo's Kitchen Jeju top-shell seaweed soup, frozen (South Korea) went from 600 g to 550 g (−8.3%), a 9.1% hidden price rise per unit if the price stayed the same.

Size Facts
Did Thebanchan products shrink?Yes
Documented cases1
Biggest cut−8.3%
Median cut−8.3%
Hidden rise per unit at the same price (median)+9.1%
Years2024
Most recent2024
CountriesSouth Korea
Tracked daily0

1 documented case. Biggest cut: Thebanchan Haenyeo's Kitchen Jeju top-shell seaweed soup, frozen (South Korea), 600 g → 550 g (−8.3%). See cases below.

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FAQ

Did Thebanchan shrink its products?

Yes. ShrinkRadar has 1 documented, sourced shrinkflation case for Thebanchan (2024). Thebanchan Haenyeo's Kitchen Jeju top-shell seaweed soup, frozen (South Korea) went from 600 g to 550 g (−8.3%), dated 2024.

When did Thebanchan shrink its products?

The source dates it 2024.

Who reported Thebanchan shrinkflation?

It comes from biz.newdaily.co.kr, covering South Korea. Each case page quotes and links its source.

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