While the risk of stagflation is still a long-term phenomenon, inelastic demand curves for food and energy products could force market participants to feel the sting of rising headline inflation and thus cut back to minimum spending.
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Private-label products could make some inroads into the food market, but their threat is likely to be further in the future.
Every year, scores of packaged food products are recalled from the U.S. market because of the presence of (all-natural) contaminants like insect parts, toxic molds, bacteria and viruses.
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The maker and marketer of packaged food products sold worldwide is a traditional defensive holding and has shown resilience in a weak market.
Last year's official figures showed a change in the top three destinations for Scottish food and drink products, with the US overtaking France as Scotland's top export market.
Market demand will spill over to small retailers who cannot satisfy the demand for food products.
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Nutritionist Amanda Ursell said introducing legal limits on food could be "incredibly useful" if it meant "manufacturers are encouraged to reformulate their products" and market in "a responsible way".
Grocery stores and food producers will see gains from lower fuel costs because it will simply cost less to get their products to market, with benefits accruing to companies like Hain Celestial (HAIN) and Whole Foods (WFM).
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New distribution of healthy food products in China and a low-calorie fruit puree set to test U.S. markets could spark market share gains for the company.
Like Anston Fivaz in the Blue Mountains, Edwards enjoys showing off the local food purveyors, most of whom gather on Saturday mornings at the Barossa Farmers Market in Angaston to sell their products and catch up on gossip.
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Market research firm Euromonitor International tracks private-label spending in the core grocery products sectors, including food, beverages and personal care.
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