shelflation

English

Etymology

Blend of shelf life +‎ inflation.

Noun

shelflation (countable and uncountable, plural shelflations)

  1. (economics) 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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