Russian manufacturers began to reduce the size and weight of goods to save cost. This was reported by Kommersant with reference to representatives of retail chains.

The source of the publication said that Nestle began producing chocolate "Russia" weighing 82 g, although previously the product was supplied in 85 g, the volume of instant coffee decreased from 95 g to 85 g, and the manufacturer Danone reduced the volume of Activia drinking yoghurts from 270 g to 260 g. Makfa pasta has decreased from 450 g per package to 400, and a can of Heineken beer is now produced in a volume of 0.43 liters.

The reduction in packaging volume also affected sour cream, pet food, sweets and dairy products.

The Verny network confirmed that some manufacturers began to reduce the size and weight of the goods. Manufacturers noted that this is a forced measure that will allow maintaining the affordability of the product in the face of rising production prices.

Earlier it was reported that in Russia from January 2017 to January 2022, prices for products needed for making borscht doubled.

So, cabbage instead of 18.46 rubles. began to cost 59.96 rubles, carrots increased in price from 26.98 rubles. up to 48.37 rubles, onions - from 22.43 rubles. to 31.4 rubles, beets - from 22.52 rubles. up to 45.22, rub. potatoes - from 20.8 rubles. up to 48.24 rubles.

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