We know that inflation usually takes place at around 2 or 3% every year in our prices.
Sometimes our prices stay the same, but they shrink the product (Lay's chips used to be 9 oz. for the regular bag and now they are 7.5 or 8 ounces).
For years, Ben & Jerry's was my favorite ice cream and I'd pay a premium for them. I've bought them for $4.45/pint before (high end of the spectrum).
Now, I don't know anymore. The last two times I bought some (strawberry cheesecake and vanilla), the quality seems lower. The ice cream seems softer and not hard like before. I always liked B&J's for that hard high-quality ice cream. Now, the ice cream seems "stretchy" and softer.
Why, Ben and Jerry's? WHY???!
Am I the only one noticing this?