Spam is making a comeback, so says the New York Times. When the economy falls, Spam sales climb. The workers of the Hormel plant in Austin, Minn. have been working seven days a week since July and will continue too with no break in sight except one day for Thanksgiving and one for Christmas. Whether to be mocked or eatten, everyone knows the name of Spam. While other, expensive foods are seeing a decrease in sales, the owners of Spam are sitting back and watching the numbers rise. Spam is a cheap way to get your protein.
Spam was invented by Jay Hormel during the Great Depression. Whether you may want to know this or not, it is a "combination of ham, pork, sugar, salt, water, potato starch, and a 'hint' of sodium nitrate 'to help it keep its gorgeous pink color.'" Besides cheap protein another added benefit is that it can last in its can for years.
Other products that are seeing a rise in sales include; pancake mixes, instant potatoes, vitamins, fruit and veggie preservatives, and beer. A spokesperson for the Safeway grocery chain reported a double-digit increase in the sale of rice and beans. Kraft Foods have also had growth with their macaroni and cheese, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, and Velveeta.
For more information you can access the article at : http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/business/15spam.html?pagewanted=2&em
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