In the immediate post-9/11 era, much ink was spent writing about comfort foods. From coast to coast, anxious Americans embraced the tastes of days gone by, from steak and potatoes to macaroni and cheese. Surely, no manufacturer wished to bask in the glow of sales increases brought about — in part — by a tragedy. But there's no denying numerous food and beverage categories benefited from the impact. As they sought comfort in food, many people turned to pudding, a childhood favorite many consumers had long ago forgotten. Never the most vibrant category, suddenly sales of old stand-bys like chocolate, vanilla and tapioca soared.
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