3 Top Food Stocks to Buy in September

Food is a category that was dramatically split during the coronavirus pandemic. Some food-based companies saw outsized growth as people focused on buying essentials, while others saw their sales tank. More than that, COVID-19 is giving investors a chance to see which companies have what it takes to manage despite a challenging environment, whether they gained during the pandemic or not. 

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX), PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), and Kroger (NYSE: KR) all showed their strength over the past few months and will come out of the pandemic even stronger. They also score high as ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) stocks, a growing trend that is particularly relevant to the food industry.

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