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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

4 Reasons Why Wendy’s Will Never Top McDonald’s

Wendy’s ekes past Burger King to take the No. 2 spot -- but it’s a hollow victory. It can never go beyond that.

5 Bizarre Food-Combo Products

A stroll through the amalgamated foods we've loved and loathed.

9 Food Stocks Investors Should Eat Up

There are a number of big-name food stocks that are thriving despite challenging conditions.

6 Stocks for the Economic Divide

This array of stocks gives you the strongest players serving both ends of the income spectrum.

Hershey Still a Sweet, Stable Investment

Despite its lackluster 2012 performance, Hershey still is a strong play in good times and bad. Plus, we're nearing a historical boom season for HSY shares.

Why Starbucks Is Still Steaming Hot

Innovative products, improved customer service and new efforts in Europe and India should keep the java giant growing for years to come.

Popular Food Manufacturers Cashing in on “Second Breakfast”

Second breakfast is catching on with help from corporate America. Snacking before noon is the newest way for companies to entice customers.

Run Away From the Chicken Biz

Rising costs, negative cash flow, and weakening demand should tell you to steer clear of this sector.

3 Stale Food Stocks to Throw Out

They used to be stalwarts, but their current and future prospects no longer justify their lofty P-Es. Here are three names to toss out.

Whole Foods’ New Balancing Act

To continue to grow, the chain may need to lower its prices -- but can it maintain the quality customers expect while doing so?

Kellogg Call Options ‘Pop’ on Pringles Deal

Bulls expect further upside from the consumer-foods giant as options activity in K spiked Wednesday -- the vast majority on the call side.

Diamond Foods Cans CEO; Stock Dives

Diamond Foods (DMND) stock was plummeting Thursday after the company replaced its CEO and CFO amid an accounting scandal.

Why Whole Foods Will Destroy All Rivals

It's a dominant brand with extraordinary pricing power and high barriers to entry -- and it has net margins that regular grocers only dream about.

5 Funniest Super Bowl XLVI Commercials

Super Bowl XLVI was a bit of a down year as far as funny ads go, but these five were winners.

GMCR Options Jump Before Earnings

Volume soared from 41,000 to 140,000, with investors looking very short-term -- mostly within the February series.

Bears Remain Hungry for YUM

Tuesday’s trading saw more than 7,500 contracts for the March 60-strike put cross the tape. Was a mixed earnings report from McDonald's a factor?

Twinkies Down, But Not Out

Twinkies maker Hostess Brands filed for bankruptcy Wednesday, but the company has no plans to lay off workers and will continue making its famous snacks.

Will Starbucks Shareholders Prefer ‘Blonde’?

In order to offset recent gains by competitors and higher coffee prices. Starbucks is offering customers a lighter Blonde Roast option.

Buy Heinz for Its International Flavor

Best known for its ketchup, Heinz (NYSE:HNZ) continues to increase profitability by becoming a household name in emerging markets.