3 Top Food Stocks to Watch in October
Food companies are generally considered stable long-term stock investments, but shifting consumer tastes are forcing aging stalwarts to shift gears and creating fresh market opportunities to attract newcomers.
Let's examine three food stocks that highlight those shifting trends, and why investors should keep an eye on them as potential investments.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) sells more than 100 packaged food brands -- including Cheerios, Yoplait, and Häagen-Dazs -- in over 100 countries. But like many of its peers, General Mills has struggled with waning demand from health-conscious consumers and competition from smaller and private-label brands.
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