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Updated 2026-10-22 (latest case added) · 1 sourced case, each linked to its source

Did Waitrose shrink its products? Yes. We have 1 documented shrinkflation case for Waitrose dated 2026, reported in the UK. Waitrose rhubarb crumbles, 2-pack (UK) went from 290 g to 250 g (−13.8%), a 16.0% hidden price rise per unit if the price stayed the same. Where the source recorded the shelf price before and after (1 case), 1 got more expensive per unit.

Size Facts
Did Waitrose products shrink?Yes
Documented cases1
Biggest cut−13.8%
Median cut−13.8%
Hidden rise per unit at the same price (median)+16.0%
Years2026
Most recent2026
CountriesUnited Kingdom
Pricier per unit (of 1 priced)1
Tracked daily0

1 documented case. Biggest cut: Waitrose rhubarb crumbles, 2-pack (UK), 290 g → 250 g (−13.8%). See cases below.

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Documented cases (1)

FAQ

Did Waitrose shrink its products?

Yes. ShrinkRadar has 1 documented, sourced shrinkflation case for Waitrose (2026). Waitrose rhubarb crumbles, 2-pack (UK) went from 290 g to 250 g (−13.8%), dated 2026.

When did Waitrose shrink its products?

The source dates it 2026.

Who reported Waitrose shrinkflation?

It comes from allsupers.co.uk, covering the UK. Each case page quotes and links its source.

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