Hamburg Consumer Center is looking for the deceptive package of the year 2023: These products have been nominated

Hamburg Consumer Center is looking for the deceptive package of the year 2023: These products have been nominated

According to a report by www.merkur.de, the Hamburg consumer advice center is once again voting on the “deceptive package of the year”. The organization has nominated five products that have become significantly more expensive in the last year due to reduced filling quantities and additional price increases. These include Yoghurt Gums from Katjes, Tuc Bake Rolls Sea Salt from Mondelez and Chocolat Amandas Whole Milk from Aldi.

Inflation in Germany in 2023 was the second most expensive year since reunification. In addition to traditional price increases, manufacturers often reduce the content of their products while the retail price remains the same or even increases. According to the Hamburg consumer advice center, more deceptive packages will be published in 2023 than ever before. By the end of the year, 104 products had been added to the list - compared to 76 in 2022 and 47 in 2021.

These practices and rising prices have an impact on consumers and the market. Consumers have to pay more money for less content while manufacturers increase their profits. In the long term, this development could lead to a loss of consumer trust and changes in consumer behavior. Competition in the market could change due to increasing consumer dissatisfaction, and manufacturers could be forced to be more transparent and honest about their products.

It is important that consumers are aware of the price they are paying for products and that they pay attention to whether the content has been reduced while the price has remained the same. The Hamburg consumer advice center recommends comparing prices carefully when shopping and paying attention to the price per kilo or liter to make comparison easier.

Overall, the nominations for the “Deceptive Package of the Year 2023” clearly show that consumers and the market are affected by the practices of manufacturers. It remains to be seen how the Hamburg Consumer Center and other organizations will use the results of their investigations to bring about changes in the industry.