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To: Kartographer

Earlier this evening there was a video from the wife of a Wal-Mart Executive that said food prices will double within 2 weeks, but the video was pulled.

I found this posted on
http://www.thewatermanfiles.prepperpodcast.com/

Article linked as source is from USA today - CEO of Wal-Mart

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2011-03-30-wal-mart-ceo-expects-inflation_N.htm

Food Prices To Seriously Rise
U.S. consumers face “serious” inflation in the months ahead for clothing, food and other products, according to the head of Wal-Mart’s U.S. operations.

Also on that page is a table of food and commodity increases over the past month, year, and year to date change.


12 posted on 04/05/2011 9:25:26 PM PDT by Whenifhow
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To: Whenifhow

I think it will double but it won’t be in 2 weeks, it will hit after the processing season this summer. Most non-fresh food is from last summer’s pack at last summer’s price.


15 posted on 04/05/2011 9:30:24 PM PDT by tiki
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To: Whenifhow; tiki
I posted this article 4-5 days ago:

Wal-Mart CEO Warns Of Serious Inflation In The Coming Months

16 posted on 04/05/2011 9:32:46 PM PDT by blam
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