Who’s Winning--and Losing--in the Food Recession

Fast Company -- Upscale restaurants and gourmet labels may be hurting these days, but mega-manufacturers with a variety of brands (like Kraft and Nestle), along with club stores like Costco, are benefiting from the recession as at-home dining is on the rise. "It's not doom and gloom across food markets," says Bill Patterson, a senior analyst at consumer market research firm Mintel.