9 packaged food stocks to watch

Considering investing in packaged food stocks? While the best packaged food stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some packaged food stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the convenience food sector. Keep reading to learn more about packaged food stocks and how to start investing.

9 popular packaged food stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the convenience food industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy now on CIBC Investor's Edge
Beyond Meat (BYND.US)	(data unavailable)	$445.3 million (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Campbell’s (CPB.US)	(data unavailable)	$9.1 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
General Mills (GIS.US)	(data unavailable)	$25.2 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
ConAgra Foods (CAG.US)	(data unavailable)	$8.5 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL.US)	(data unavailable)	$12.8 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Kraft Heinz (KHC.US)	(data unavailable)	$30 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Kellanova (K.US)	(data unavailable)	$28.9 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
PepsiCo (PEP.US)	(data unavailable)	$203.6 billion (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Nestle SA ADR (NSRGY.US)	(data unavailable)	$256.2 billion (USD)	PINK	(data unavailable)	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in packaged food stock

The convenience food industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering packaged food stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in packaged food stock

1. Research the convenience food industry. Before investing, learn about the packaged food stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the packaged food stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like BYND or CPB. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are packaged food stocks a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in packaged food stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—packaged food stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the convenience food industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best packaged food stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best packaged food stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong packaged food stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular packaged food stocks in or related to the convenience food industry to help narrow down your options:

• Beyond Meat (BYND)
• Campbell’s (CPB)
• General Mills (GIS)
• ConAgra Foods (CAG)
• Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
• Kraft Heinz (KHC)
• Kellanova (K)
• PepsiCo (PEP)
• Nestle SA ADR (NSRGY)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some packaged food stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each packaged food stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Beyond Meat (BYND)

Beyond Meat, Inc. , a plant-based meat company, engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of plant-based meat products under the Beyond brand name in the United States and internationally. The company sells a range of plant-based meat products that replicates beef, pork, and poultry meats.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Beyond Meat's outstanding shares	$445.3 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$28.8 million
Profit margin	-81.81%
Revenue (TTM)	$290.6 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$3.17
52-week stock price range	$0.50 – $4.95

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Campbell’s (CPB)

The Campbell's Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products in the United States and internationally. It operates through Meals & Beverages, and Snacks segments. The Meals & Beverages segment engages in the retail and foodservice businesses in the United States and Canada.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Campbell’s's outstanding shares	$9.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$3.2 billion
Profit margin	5.87%
Revenue (TTM)	$10.3 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.01
52-week stock price range	$29.03 – $44.20

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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General Mills (GIS)

General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods worldwide. The company operates through four segments: North America Retail; International; Pet; and North America Foodservice.

Market Capitalization The total market value of General Mills's outstanding shares	$25.2 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$6.6 billion
Profit margin	15.24%
Revenue (TTM)	$19.2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$5.29
52-week stock price range	$45.80 – $65.04

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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ConAgra Foods (CAG)

Conagra Brands, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates as a consumer packaged goods food company primarily in the United States. The company operates in four segments: Grocery & Snacks, Refrigerated & Frozen, International, and Foodservice.

Market Capitalization The total market value of ConAgra Foods's outstanding shares	$8.5 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$2.9 billion
Profit margin	7.42%
Revenue (TTM)	$11.5 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.77
52-week stock price range	$16.60 – $27.05

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)

Hormel Foods Corporation develops, processes, and distributes various meat, nuts, and other food products to foodservice, convenience store, and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International segments. The company provides various perishable products that include fresh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, bacons, sausages, hams, and guacamoles; and shelf-stable products comprising canned luncheon meats, nut butters, snack nuts, chili, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hash, stews, tortillas, salsas, tortilla chips, nutritional food supplements, and others.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Hormel Foods Corporation's outstanding shares	$12.8 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$2 billion
Profit margin	6.26%
Revenue (TTM)	$12.1 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.37
52-week stock price range	$21.03 – $32.44

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Kraft Heinz (KHC)

The Kraft Heinz Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products in North America and internationally. Its products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy products, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and other grocery products under the Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Ore-Ida, Maxwell House, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Heinz, ABC, Master, Quero, Kraft, Golden Circle, Wattie's, Pudliszki, and Plasmon brands. It sells its products through its own sales organizations, as well as through independent brokers, agents, and distributors to chain, wholesale, cooperative, and independent grocery accounts; convenience, value, and club stores; pharmacies and drug stores; mass merchants; foodservice distributors; institutions, including hotels, restaurants, bakeries, hospitals, health care facilities, and government agencies; and c various e-commerce platforms and retailers.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Kraft Heinz's outstanding shares	$30 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$8.5 billion
Profit margin	-17.35%
Revenue (TTM)	$25.2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	-$3.71
52-week stock price range	$23.33 – $31.87

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Kellanova (K)

Kellanova, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets snacks and convenience foods in North America, Europe, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Australia, and Africa. Its principal products consist of snacks, such as crackers, savory snacks, toaster pastries, cereal bars, granola bars, and bites; and convenience foods, including ready-to-eat cereals, frozen waffles, veggie foods, and noodles; and crisps. The company offers its products under the Kellogg's, Cheez-It, Pringles, Austin, Parati, RXBAR, Eggo, Morningstar Farms, Bisco, Club, Luxe, Minueto, Special K, Toasteds, Town House, Zesta, Zoo Cartoon, Choco Krispis, Crunchy Nut, Kashi, Nutri-Grain, Squares, Zucaritas, Rice Krispies Treats, Sucrilhos, Pop-Tarts, K-Time, Sunibrite, Split Stix, LCMs, Coco Pops, Krave, Frosties, Rice Krispies Squares, Incogmeato, Veggitizers, Gardenburger, Trink, Carr's, Kellogg's Extra, Müsli, Fruit "n Fibre, Kellogg's Crunchy Nut, Country Store, Smacks, Honey Bsss, Zimmy's, Toppas, Tresor, Froot Ring, Chocos, Chex, Guardian, Just Right, Sultana Bran, Rice Bubbles, Sustain, Choco Krispies, Melvin, Cornelius, Chocovore, Poperto, Pops the Bee, and Sammy the Seal brand names.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Kellanova's outstanding shares	$28.9 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$4.5 billion
Profit margin	10.08%
Revenue (TTM)	$12.7 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.66
52-week stock price range	$75.95 – $83.28

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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PepsiCo (PEP)

PepsiCo, Inc. engages in the manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of various beverages and convenient foods worldwide. The company operates through seven segments: Frito-Lay North America; Quaker Foods North America; PepsiCo Beverages North America; Latin America; Europe; Africa, Middle East and South Asia; and Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand and China Region.

Market Capitalization The total market value of PepsiCo's outstanding shares	$203.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$50.1 billion
Profit margin	7.82%
Revenue (TTM)	$92.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$5.27
52-week stock price range	$125.14 – $156.98

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Nestle SA ADR (NSRGY)

Nestlé S. A. , together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food and beverage company.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Nestle SA ADR's outstanding shares	$256.2 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$42.4 billion
Profit margin	11.34%
Revenue (TTM)	$90.9 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$4.97
52-week stock price range	$77.61 – $108.38

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding packaged food stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of packaged food stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the convenience food industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.

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Frequently asked questions about packaged food stocks

• What are packaged food stocks?

  Packaged food stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the packaged food sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying packaged food stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top packaged food stock to buy in 2025?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" packaged food stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the convenience food industry?

  You can keep track of the latest convenience food news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the convenience food industry.

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