Misleading through hidden price increases: consumer protection wins in court against manufacturers. Inflation and increased energy and raw material costs are driving up product prices.
Many consumers are having to significantly reduce their spending on food due to increased prices. A recent court ruling could be a turning point for consumer protection in the German supermarket market. The Hamburg consumer advice center successfully sued Upfield over its 'deceptive package' for reducing the content of products while keeping the selling price and packaging size the same. Despite the successful ruling, consumer advocates report an increasing number of complaints about manipulation of packaging sizes.