This is why it pays to add some lower-yielding, but higher-dividend-growth, investments to your portfolio -- like Texas Instruments (NASDAQ: TXN) and Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL). The pain from inflation is real Hormel Foods operates in the consumer staples sector, selling name brand products like SPAM, Skippy, Wholly Guacamole, and Planters. Management noted in the company's recentearnings callthat the price hikes it has put in place haven't been enough to keep pace with its rising costs.