Description

Kraft Dinner (KD) Original (200g) is the iconic Canadian “Blue Box” macaroni and cheese. It is a cultural staple known for its neon-orange cheese sauce and quick preparation time.

As of late 2025, you will notice that the standard box size has permanently settled at 200g (down from the traditional 225g) due to industry-wide “shrinkflation

📦 Product Snapshot

• The “Shrinkflation” Change: The box was reduced from 225g to 200g in late 2023/early 2024. This change means you get about 10–12% less pasta per box, often making it difficult to feed more than one or two people per box.
• Packaging Cues: You can tell the 200g box apart by the photo on the front—the new smaller box features a fork with noodles, whereas the old 225g box featured a spoon.
• Current Price (Ontario): Expect to pay between $1.50 and $1.99 per box at major grocers like Loblaws or Sobeys, though it frequently goes on sale for $0.99 or $1.25 at No Frills or Food Basics.