Investing in food a solid option in lean times

AS the economy faces into recession those in the food sector can take comfort form the fact that people have to eat.

It might seem obvious, but as growth slows orreverses food shares have tended to be more recession proof than the likes of the banks and the construction sector.

A quick glance at Glanbia, IAWS and Kerry show their share prices have done significantly better over the past 12 months than the banks or the construction sector.