Deceptive packages in the supermarket: Fruit gums from Katjes were chosen as the deceptive package of the month

Deceptive packages in the supermarket: Fruit gums from Katjes were chosen as the deceptive package of the month

According to a report by www.hna.de Katjes products were chosen as “deceptive package of the month” by the Hamburg consumer advice center. It was found that for some types of Katjes fruit gums the contents of the packs were reduced by 25 grams from 200 to 175 grams. This corresponds to a hidden price increase of at least 14 percent. Katjes Family products have also been reduced, with a reduced pack size from 300 to 250 grams. The consumer advice center is calling for an end to these practices.

These hidden price increases can have a significant impact on the market and consumers. On the one hand, the reduced pack size and the hidden price increase mean that consumers can pay more over a longer period of time without noticing it. This can lead to financial strain. In addition, these practices defraud consumers as companies try to charge the same price for less content.

The market impact could also be significant. If consumers become aware that certain brands or products practice such hidden price increases, they may change their purchasing behavior and avoid these products. This could lead to a decline in sales for these brands.

It is important that consumers are informed about such practices so that they can make informed decisions. The work of the Hamburg consumer advice center by awarding the “deceptive package of the month” helps to draw attention to this problem.

Source: According to a report by www.hna.de