Trump's New Dietary Guidelines Raise Concerns Over Food Prices
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 16 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Rising Food Prices: Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that a meal consisting of chicken, broccoli, and corn tortillas costs about $3, yet due to Trump's tariffs, grocery prices saw their largest spike in three years last month, raising consumer concerns about food affordability.
- New Food Pyramid: The new dietary guidelines introduced by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy prioritize high-protein diets, but the recommendations may lead to higher food expenses for many families amid rising food costs.
- Social Media Backlash: A clip of Rollins' interview on NewsNation garnered over 8 million views on social media, with numerous former and current Congress members expressing dissatisfaction, indicating a disconnect between government policies and the economic pressures faced by ordinary families.
- Potential Winners: With the new guidelines emphasizing high-protein foods, companies like Tyson Foods and Seaboard Corporation could benefit, while stocks associated with healthier food options, such as Sprouts Farmers Market and Chipotle, may also gain attention due to increased consumer focus on healthy eating.
Analyst Views on AMZN
Wall Street analysts forecast AMZN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AMZN is 294.69 USD with a low forecast of 250.00 USD and a high forecast of 340.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
47 Analyst Rating
46 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 244.680
Low
250.00
Averages
294.69
High
340.00
Current: 244.680
Low
250.00
Averages
294.69
High
340.00
About AMZN
Amazon.com, Inc. provides a range of products and services to customers. The products offered through its stores include merchandise and content it has purchased for resale and products offered by third-party sellers. The Company’s segments include North America, International and Amazon Web Services (AWS). It serves consumers through its online and physical stores and focuses on selection, price, and convenience. Customers access its offerings through its websites, mobile apps, Alexa, devices, streaming, and physically visiting its stores. It also manufactures and sells electronic devices, including Kindle, Fire tablet, Fire TV, Echo, Ring, Blink, and eero, and develops and produces media content. It serves developers and enterprises of all sizes, including start-ups, government agencies, and academic institutions, through AWS, which offers a set of on-demand technology services, including compute, storage, database, analytics, and machine learning, and other services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
