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CPGs are masking inflation by deceiving consumers, lawmaker says

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Federal data shows that smaller package sizes have played a significant role in driving up unit costs, hurting shoppers while benefiting suppliers, Sen. Bob Casey said last week in letters to four industry groups.

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