Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".
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"taking the decision of the court seriously"
— Mondelēz , Executive
"As a consequence in the last years we decided to adjust the weight of several Milka-bars."
— Mondelēz , Executive
"We take note of and take seriously today's court ruling and are now examining the court's reasoning in detail."
— Mondelez , Executive
"We take note of and take seriously today’s court decision and are now examining the court’s reasoning in detail."
— Mondelez , Executive
"Our aim has been and remains to communicate transparently, comprehensively and responsibly with everyone who buys and enjoys our products."
— Mondelez , Executive
"Das ist eine relative Mogelpackung"
— Vorsitzender Richter , Other
"Das ist eine relative Mogelpackung"
— Vorsitzender Richter , Other
"Wir nehmen die heutige Entscheidung des Gerichts zur Kenntnis und ernst und schauen uns die Urteilsbegründung des Gerichts jetzt im Detail an"
— Mondelez , Executive
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A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".
A German court ruled that Mondelez misled consumers by reducing Milka chocolate bars from 100g to 90g without significantly altering the packaging, siding with a consumer protection agency's lawsuit.
A German court ruled that Mondelez misled consumers by reducing Milka chocolate bars from 100g to 90g without significantly altering the packaging, siding with a consumer protection agency's lawsuit.
A German court ruled that Mondelez misled consumers by reducing Milka chocolate bars from 100g to 90g without significantly altering the packaging, siding with a consumer protection agency's lawsuit.
A German court ruled that Mondelez misled consumers by reducing Milka chocolate bars from 100g to 90g without significantly altering the packaging, siding with a consumer protection agency's lawsuit.
A German court ruled that Mondelez misled consumers by reducing Milka chocolate bars from 100g to 90g without significantly altering the packaging, siding with a consumer protection agency's lawsuit.
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