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The Case for Concentrates in Smaller Packs in the Era of Shrinkflation

Tanu Grewal of Pinalen, Cloralen, and Ensueno Laundry cleaner brands: smaller packs of concentrated cleaning product improves sustainability profiles without short-changing consumers. But are consumers wary of 'shrinkflation?'

Tanu Grewal, Chief Cleaning Officer at brand owner AlEn USA, a manufacturer of emerging cleaning brands Pinalen, Cloralen, and Ensueno Laundry, approached Packaging World with an interesting perspective on a simple packaging decision that can offset economic pressure for brands. It might seem counterintuitive with consumer fears of so-called “shrinkflation,” but concentrated product in smaller packs can present greater value instead of lesser, while checking a lot of boxes for both consumers and brands. We asked her to explain.

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