Inflation Slowdown = Pricing Dilemma for Food Makers

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  More Layoffs Certain to Follow

  The fact is consumers are beginning to turn to less expensive alternatives. Unlike our government, every American household has a limited budget Budgets are not rising by 15 - 20%, but prices for for essentials - food, clothing, shelter, fuel, health care and utilities are.
  
  Walmart sales exceeded expectations, because consumers are leaving Penny's, Sears and Target. Eventually personal services and other non essential services - dining, entertainment, lawn care, and travel will suffer.
  
  The only way suppliers and producers can reduce costs is use inferior ingredients and materials, or reduce payroll and associated costs of payroll taxes, employee benefits, workers compensation, administration, and compliance.