Survival Food - Freeze Dried & MRE

The ReadyStore is forecasting an increase of 30% on September 1st, 2008 for #10 cans of Mountain House freeze dried food. The notice on their website says this is a mandatory increase for all retailers so it sounds like all will be affected.

Previously Nitro-Pak, forecasted 15% increase in Mountain House #10 cans on August 1st. Prices did go up, but for food reserves which have a mix of other food the observed increase was about 7-8%.

Nitro-Pak has stated a further increase of 5% would occur on September 1st.

Some of the increase can be attributed to higher food costs, but I wonder if the heightened demand caused by survivalists buying on speculation of nearness of the economic collapse they predict has played a major role.

According to the ReadyStore’s comment “If you haven’t placed your order, now is the time!” it appears if you place your order before September 1st, you can avoid the price increase.

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