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Updated 2026-10-25 (latest case added) · 6 sourced cases, each linked to its source
Do bags, foil & wrap products shrink? Yes. We have 6 documented cases in Bags, Foil & Wrap from 2021 to 2026, in 2 countries. The median pack lost 10.8% (a 12.1% hidden price rise per unit at the same price); the biggest cut was Nicol drawstring trash bags, medium (Israel), 60 bags → 45 bags (−25.0%). Brands caught most often: Ziploc (3).
6 documented cases. Biggest cut: Nicol drawstring trash bags, medium (Israel), 60 bags → 45 bags (−25.0%). See cases below.
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Documented cases (6)
- Bags, Foil & Wrap · 2016–2024
Nicol drawstring trash bags, medium (Israel)
60 → 45 bags−25.0%
Israel · Source: ynet.co.il - Bags, Foil & Wrap · 2025
Kroger tall kitchen trash bags
45 → 40 bags−11.1%
United States · Source: mouseprint.org - Bags, Foil & Wrap · 2022
Hefty trash bags, mega pack
90 → 80 bags−11.1%
United States · Source: talkbusiness.net - Bags, Foil & Wrap · 2026
Ziploc Freezer gallon bags, club box
152 → 136 bags−10.5%
United States · Source: mouseprint.org - Bags, Foil & Wrap · 2021
Ziploc bags box (2021)
54 → 50 bags−7.4%
United States · Source: mouseprint.org - Bags, Foil & Wrap · 2025
Ziploc Sandwich Bags
280 → 270 bags−3.6%
United States · Source: mouseprint.org
FAQ
Do bags, foil & wrap products shrink?
Yes. ShrinkRadar has 6 documented shrinkflation cases in Bags, Foil & Wrap (2021–2026), from the US and Israel. The biggest: Nicol drawstring trash bags, medium (Israel), 60 bags → 45 bags (−25.0%).
What are recent examples of bags, foil & wrap shrinkflation?
Most recently reported: Ziploc Freezer gallon bags, club box: 152 bags → 136 bags (2026); Ziploc Sandwich Bags: 280 bags → 270 bags (2025); Kroger tall kitchen trash bags: 45 bags → 40 bags (2025); Nicol drawstring trash bags, medium (Israel): 60 bags → 45 bags (2016–2024).
Which bags, foil & wrap brands shrank most often?
In our library: Ziploc (3). Big brands get more press coverage, so read this as “caught most often”, not a rate.
How much smaller do bags, foil & wrap products get?
The median documented cut is 10.8%, a 12.1% hidden price rise per unit if the shelf price stays the same.
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