But the Freedonian FoodReserve (popularly known as the Fred), the state monopoly that controls food distribution on Freedonia, imports the same amount of food each week regardless of the season.
It wants to respond to growing public concern about genetically engineered food, and thus to reserve the right to reject imports of certain products (it is already in a dispute with the Americans over imports of hormone-treated beef).
Core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs and is thus preferable by the Federal Reserve, gained 0.2% on rising new vehicle, health care, and shelter costs.