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Food Stocks
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.

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Recent Food Stocks Articles
Should I Buy Kraft? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Its strengths are already built into the stock price, and its challenges are many.
Kashi Cereal Might Not Be All That ‘Natural’
Kellogg's Kashi brand has been under fire after reports that some of its cereals could contain genetically modified ingredients and traces of pesticides.
What Q1 Earnings Say About the Economy
GE and Honeywell signal overall economic recovery, while McDonald's growth may be worrisome.
8 Food Stocks to Eat Up Today
Food stocks may be just a little dull, but everyone has to eat, and these 8 winners will put food on the table for your portfolio.
Dark Meat Chicken Surge Spurs Shortages, Price Hikes
American consumers are increasingly interested in chicken legs and thighs, passing up white meat, leading to supply shortages and rising prices.
Nestle Poised to Buy Pfizer’s Baby Formula
Several sources say Swiss food giant Nestle will win the bid for Pfizer's infant nutrition business.
Coke Loses Bears, Shares Dollar Stores, Adds Spotify
In a flurry of partnership deals ranging from football stadiums to online music, Coke loses 2 and wins 1.
Does McDonald’s Belong in Hospitals?
Advocacy group Corporate Accountability International is urging hospitals to boot Mickey D's fast food.
Invest Now in Food, Glorious Food
With a growing middle class around the world, producing, marketing, and delivering food will be critical, and the industry is ripe for growth and opportunity.
Coke Ousts Pepsi at Dunkin’ Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts (DNKN) will replace Pepsi drinks at its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins shops across the U.S. this spring.
‘Pink Slime’ Disease Forces Beef Processor to File for Bankruptcy
The controversy over the beef filler forces the struggling beef processor to file for bankruptcy.
Wheaties: No Longer a Champion Among Consumers
Falling sales and waning public interest could spell the end of an iconic breakfast cereal, which seems have lost its way among changing tastes.
Is Annie’s a Looming Case of Indigestion?
It's a great story, but waiting for the price drop that IPO history says is likely, makes more sense. Meantime, consider Hain Celestial or Monster Beverage.
‘Pink Slime’ Is Suppressing Beef Demand
The industry is defending itself, even claiming that the end result will be higher prices. But consumers may never go back.
The Food Biz Has Left General Mills Behind
General Mills hasn't kept up with food-market trends. It's the Pac-Man of the food world -- and this writer suggests selling the stock.
Warning: Coffee Prices Are Headed Up
Right now, prices aren't reflecting a supply-demand squeeze, but they will. That's bad news for a slew of popular stocks.
Food Stocks: A Simple Yet Smart Investment
People need to eat, and we keep making people -- it's not a sexy investment thesis, but it can make you money. These stocks are in prime position to benefit.
Starbucks & Green Mountain Are Still a Team
A new deal ensures that Starbucks' K-Cups will be usable in Green Mountain's new, enhanced machines even as Starbucks preps its own machines for a fall launch.
Nestle’s CEO Sees Agricultural Output Rising
Chief Exec Paul Bulcke says higher food costs are spurring new investment in agricultural production. Good thing, because the world clearly needs more food.