http://www.pbpulse.com/dining/2009/06/17/the-bread-also-rises-frugal-consumers-loading-up-on-food-staple-in-tight-budget-times/ Log on. Live it up. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:16:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.pbpulse.com/dining/2009/06/17/the-bread-also-rises-frugal-consumers-loading-up-on-food-staple-in-tight-budget-times/comment-page-1/#comment-17641 Malled! » Blog Archive » Recession-proof foods: It’s not just about bread Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:51:06 +0000 http://www.pbpulse.com/?p=17825#comment-17641 [...] Bread is big with cost-conscious grocery shoppers, but other comfort foods are also selling well. “Mac and cheese has been flying off the shelves,” said Bill Patterson, a senior analyst with Mintel International, Chicago. More cooking at home has led to to increased sales of frozen meals, side dishes and even coffee, Patterson said. Peanut butter is also a hot seller. The products selling well are those that simple to prepare and relatively low in price. “If you are trying to save money, cutting back on grocery bills and going out less, that does not automatically make you someone who is able to cook,” Patterson said. What about you? Are you eating more mac and cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches lately? [...] [...] Bread is big with cost-conscious grocery shoppers, but other comfort foods are also selling well. “Mac and cheese has been flying off the shelves,” said Bill Patterson, a senior analyst with Mintel International, Chicago. More cooking at home has led to to increased sales of frozen meals, side dishes and even coffee, Patterson said. Peanut butter is also a hot seller. The products selling well are those that simple to prepare and relatively low in price. “If you are trying to save money, cutting back on grocery bills and going out less, that does not automatically make you someone who is able to cook,” Patterson said. What about you? Are you eating more mac and cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches lately? [...]

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