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The food sector refers to the wider swathe of companies that produce everything from pre-packaged food products to agricultural goods like bread, fruits, and vegetables. The industry was worth $11.3 trillion in 2021 and will likely only continue to grow. The industry is considered stable, although specific industries within the broader food category may experience economy-related turbulence.

Recent Food Stocks Articles

Moms: Take Unsafe Ingredients Out of Kraft Mac & Cheese

Two moms with food blogs are petitioning Kraft to remove yellow dyes from its iconic Macaroni & Cheese meals.

How to Profit From the Coming Food Boom

The growing demand for food around the world opens up the opportunities for both manufacturers and suppliers of that food, and investors should take advantage

Will the Payroll Tax Hike Hurt Growth?

The macro effect of lower take-home pay for millions of Americans isn't as clear as you may think. But the impact on specific stocks should be no mystery.

4 Ways to Invest in What You Know for 2013

We didn't fall off the fiscal cliff, but Congress still has plenty to decide in the coming months. Use these guidelines instead of trying to predict the future.

ConAgra Foods: Buy for Defense Only

It's up, but trails the broader market. So if you're looking for something that will juice your returns, why jump in now?

Diet Pepsi Remakes Its Sweetener

PepsiCo has quietly changed the formula for its flagship low-calorie soda, Diet Pepsi, to promote a more stable taste and longer shelf life.

Tropicana Turns to Carrots to Juice Sales

Pepsi-owned Tropicana is bringing out a new line of fruit-and-veggie drinks called Farmstand.

Stock Showdown: Wall Street’s Meat Elite

Months after the fact, meat stocks made it through the Midwest drought smelling like roses. But which is worth riding in the shadow of a bull run?

Global Hope Beyond the Cliff in Mondelez

Amid all the doom and gloom, there are some reasons to expect growth. MDLZ is one stock that will benefit from global growth trends.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/4

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/28

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

Ralcorp Purchase Turns ConAgra Into Packaged Food Giant

ConAgra will pay $5 billion in cash to acquire Ralcorp Holdings, becoming North America's largest packaged food private label.

Don’t Play Chicken With Tyson Foods

Tyson (TSN) is doing everything right, but that doesn't make the stock a buy at this level.

5 Food Trends to Taste in 2013

What's in one year can be out the next ... even when it comes to food. These five food trends could mean a promising future for a few companies in 2013.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/15

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

ARCO: More Pressure on the Fallen Arches

Arcos Dorados' bad week falls right in line its bad year ... and there's little silver lining to soothe the woes of this Golden Arches franchiser.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/14

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

Hungry for Whole Foods? Now’s Your Chance

Whole Foods got shunned this week despite enviable fourth-quarter earnings, but WFM's recent losses should be long-term investors gains.

Kraft or Mondelez: Whose Future Is Tastier?

Now that both companies have released their first earnings reports as separate outfits, it's time to see what the results reveal about their stocks.