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by sneak 1841 days ago
I don't think either of those are in any way contributing to the problem I am describing.

Portion sizes, excessive fat and simple sugars, loading everything (even savory foods) with huge amounts of federally-subsidized cheap corn syrup, all sorts of things. It's not as simple as (or related to) livestock practices.

There are no more normal size candy bars for sale in the gas station by my winter home; only "king size" which are approximately 2x the size of a normal candy bar. This is just one of a million little examples.

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I've actually seen the opposite where I live. A lot of stores have moved to smaller candy bars than in the past. But i suspect that's to increase profits as they still cost the same.
Also they increased sugar content. They may be smaller but they are deadlier.
Maybe not, but the problem tarnishes the brand and erodes trust in claims that X is not a problem.