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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

Campbell Soup: Mmm, Mmm, Not So Good

Campbell Soup: A famous brand whose performance is bland.

ConAgra Foods — How to Play Tuesday’s Earnings

Even though CAG has a good chance of beating expectations, it doesn't have much chance of seeing a significant pop -- and a miss could send shares reeling.

Darling Is a Delicious Stock for Your Portfolio

Though its food processing operations may not be as sexy as some tech stocks, Darling (NYSE:DAR) is one tasty addition to your portfolio.

5 Food Stocks To Avoid

Increasing corn prices have helped weigh down these stocks, and there's little hope of a respite.

Smithfield Foods Will Nourish Your Net Worth

Stock is pricey, but it’s beating expectations and raising pork prices.

Don’t Slurp Your Campbell Soup

Campbell is making the right moves when it comes to cost cutting and innovation. Here's a look at whether it's time to buy CPB stock.

Hershey Is a Sweet Dividend Stock to Buy

Hershey's recent round of financials beat expectations and showed strong growth, and its recently-announced quarterly dividend puts yield at 2.4%.

Chipotle: Cheap Food, Expensive Stock

CMG might have peaked -- it depends on whether it can beat expectations in the next quarter.

Hormel Foods Is Too Rich for My Blood

Hormel beats expectations, has a healthy balance sheet and out-earns its capital cost, but the stock price is too darn high relative to its earnings growth forecast.

5 Stocks to Survive a Wicked Downturn

Staples, like Coke, are solid investments during turbulent times.Here are four more stocks to survive a wicked downturn.

Sara Lee’s Stock Going Stale

Sara Lee is pretty good at cutting costs, but its management is out of growth ideas.

Bad News Beers: Why These 2 Stocks Are Starting To Go Flat

More and more drinkers are reaching for wine glasses rather than beer bottles, but that's just one of the reasons these two beer stocks are going flat.

Kraft Spins Off Snacks, Wisely Bucking 2011 Buyout Boom

While the buyout frenzy still has legs, some companies, like Kraft, appear to be bucking the trend. Here's why it's not a bad move.

McDonald’s Cranking out Healthier Happy Meals

In the coming years, McDonald's Happy Meals will look a lot different -- all in an effort to please parents and protect profits. Here's what to expect.

Caterpillar’s Downward Crawl Clips Dow

Disappointing earnings report cuts out Caterpillar's legs, and Verizon slides despite solid earnings.

Smucker’s Rally May Need a Rest

This pricey stock may run into some economic realities.

Sell a Covered Call on Soda Maker Hansen

A covered call options trade on Hansen Natural Corporation (NASDAQ: HANS) will generate income while holding a stock that has shown recent strength.

6 Summer Soft Drink Stocks: 3 Hot, 3 Not

The sector's best stocks can still deliver for investors.

This Smucker Trade Has Got to Be Good

Buy call options on J.M. Smucker (NYSE: SJM) prior to its June 9 earning’s report.