What is going on with Smart Balance? A look at the recent recipe changes and consumer backlash
                                
                                
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                                In 2022, Conagra Brands, the parent company of Smart Balance, sparked widespread outrage among loyal customers by significantly altering the formula of its popular buttery spreads. The subsequent wave of consumer complaints raised the question, **what is going on with Smart Balance?** This guide explains the 'skimpflation' controversy and the brand's eventual return to its original, beloved recipe.