I’m not discounting that this is happening, but this looks very similar to what happened in the gun and ammo industry right after the 2008 election. Prices skyrocketed and widespread shortages ensued, now things are completely back to normal.
There is an important distinction to be made however. With guns and ammo, people were stocking up because they were genuinely afraid they would not be able to purchase them because of forthcoming regulations.
This is just food.
They’re not back to normal — the price of primers spiked and has stayed high. For awhile you couldn’t get them at any price, but the price has stuck at around $35 a thousand when you could get them at a gun show before for around $20.
Ok, but why would this be happening with food? Someone out there is talking to family and friends and building a case... has anyone heard it? In short, what’s the word of mouth?