(Zero Hedge)—President Trump’s second term will likely be regarded as a major public health inflection point, driven by the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement. The initiative aims to revolutionize a broken system rigged against patients—creating disease and then profiting from it—while also targeting reform of the nation’s food supply chain, which is dominated by the processed food industrial complex.
Goldman analysts Leah Jordan and Eli Thompson provided clients with early indications that consumers are shifting and seeking “better-for-you options” at the supermarket.
“Softer snacking demand with outperformance in better-for-you options,” Jordan wrote in a note to clients earlier this month.
She continued, “Several packaged food companies noted a slowdown in snacking demand as consumers focused on essentials in the current backdrop. However, better-for-you categories (e.g., high protein) have been outperforming, although select indulgences are resonating as well, noting relative strength in seasonal confection for HSY (e.g., Valentine’s Day and Easter) and cookies (over crackers) for MDLZ.”
The analysts expect the MAHA theme to continue:
“We expect the ongoing consumption shift towards better-for-you to continue, while investors have also noted caution on snacking, with risks related to rising GLP-1 adoption (including the potential launch of oral options) and regulation changes (e.g., potential SNAP funding cuts for select categories, removal of certain dyes/additives). All in, we see continued tailwinds for natural/organic (Buy SFM) and protein (Buy SFD).”
They pointed to recent earnings commentary from major food companies, which revealed a noticeable slowdown in processed food sales between April and May.
Year-to-date snacking trends are on the decline.
Prioritize your health. Eat real food.
Americans are waking up to the rigged system that profits from our sickness.
Eat real food.
This is more than politics—it’s a movement for the nation’s future.
Recall that the “N” in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) means “Nutrition,” yet many recipients are buying soda bottles and candy bars. SNAP is also one of the nation’s largest welfare programs.
Expand your carbon footprint: Eat real food.
At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
