Dairy

Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Kraft

Shrinkage
โ†“6.3%
Previous Size
8 oz
Current Size
7.5 oz
Price
$4.29

Philadelphia Cream Cheese Shrinkflation: What the Data Shows

Community reports indicate Philadelphia Cream Cheese by Kraft shrank about 6.3% (reported for 2026) โ€” from 8 oz to 7.5 oz. At the latest reported price of $4.29, that works out to roughly $0.57 per ounce โ€” about 6.7% more per ounce than the original size would have cost at the same price. In plain terms, you now pay noticeably more for each ounce of the same product. All figures here are community-submitted and reflect what shoppers have reported, not official manufacturer data.

Size-Change Summary

Each documented size change and its computed reduction, based on community-reported package sizes.

Overall, the package has gone from 8 oz to 7.5 oz โ€” a total reduction of 6.3% across 1 report.

2026ยท8 oz โ†’ 7.5 oz (0.5 oz less)
โ†“6.3%

Price-Per-Ounce Analysis

The real cost of shrinkflation shows up in the price per ounce. Below, the latest reported price is measured against both the original and current package sizes.

Original size
8 oz
$0.54/oz
Current size
7.5 oz
$0.57/oz
Price per ounce
+6.7%
at the same price

At the latest reported price of $4.29, you now pay about $0.57 per ounce. For the original 8 oz size at that same price, you would have paid roughly $0.54 per ounce. That is about 6.7% more per ounce for the same product โ€” the hidden price increase that shrinkflation creates.

Figures are estimates derived from community-submitted sizes and prices, assuming the price held constant across the size change. Actual shelf prices vary by store and date.

๐Ÿ“Š Size History Timeline

2026
8 oz โ†’ 7.5 oz
at Safeway โ€ข $4.29 โ€ข $0.57/oz
โ†“6.3%โœ“ Verified
Reported by: ShrinkWatch Team

Shrinkflation in Dairy

Dairy products such as cheese and butter are frequently resized in small increments โ€” an 8 oz block becoming 6 or 7 oz, for instance. Comparing price per ounce across purchases is the clearest signal of shrinkflation.

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How This Data Is Collected

Every size and price figure on this page is community-submitted by shoppers who noticed a change. Reports are shown as submitted and are unverified unless explicitly marked โ€œVerifiedโ€, which means a moderator or supporting evidence confirmed the change. Prices vary by store, region, and date, so treat the per-ounce figures as informed estimates rather than official manufacturer data.

Want to check the math yourself? Use our price-per-ounce calculator to compare any two sizes and prices, or read how to calculate the real price per ounce. If you spot an error in a report, use the flag button on that entry.

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