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Mintel identifies recession-proof foods
As economic growth slows during this recession, many consumers are finding it difficult to part with their money, which has resulted in declining sales and revenue for most, but not all, business sectors. Certain food and beverage markets are actually improving during this recession, according to new research from Mintel.

The research firm has reviewed forecasts from its Oxygen Reports from 2007 and 2008 due to the recession and found that sales of bread, sw…