shelflation

noun

Etymology

Blend of shelf life + inflation.

  1. derived from īnflātiō
  2. derived from inflation
  3. compounded as shelflation — “shelf life + inflation

Definitions

  1. The degradation of food product quality due to supply chain disruptions. It occurs when…

    The degradation of food product quality due to supply chain disruptions. It occurs when delays cause food, especially perishables, to have a shortened shelf life, resulting in products being overripe, less fresh, or closer to their expiration date by the time they reach the store.

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