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Food and Beverage Stocks

A complete list of publicly traded food and beverage companies listed on U.S. exchanges — spanning brewing, soft drinks, fast food, grocery, meat, snacks, restaurants, and more.

180+ Listed Companies
20+ Subsectors Covered
Micro → Mega Market Cap Range
Apr 2026 Last Updated
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Food and beverage stocks represent one of the largest and most defensively oriented sectors on U.S. exchanges, covering more than 180 publicly traded companies across brewing, coffee, diversified food, fast food, grocery, meat production, restaurants, snack foods, soft drinks, and wine and spirits. Because consumers continue to spend on food regardless of economic cycles, this sector is widely regarded as a reliable source of dividend income and long-term stability in a diversified portfolio. The sector spans the full market-cap spectrum — from mega-cap global brands like Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), and McDonald's (MCD) to small and micro-cap regional operators and specialty producers. Investors can access the sector through individual stocks, subsector-specific comparison tools, or broad food and beverage ETFs. Use the category links and alphabetical company list below to navigate to the specific area of food and beverage investing you are researching.

What Investors Should Know

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Defensive Sector With Broad Coverage

Food and beverage is one of the most resilient sectors on U.S. exchanges, with consumer demand remaining relatively stable across economic cycles. The sector spans large-cap blue chips to micro-cap niche producers, giving investors exposure at every risk level.

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20+ Distinct Subsectors

The sector is highly fragmented — covering everything from brewing and soft drinks to grocery stores, meat producers, and restaurants. Each subsector carries its own valuation dynamics, margin profiles, and risk factors.

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ETF Access Available

Investors seeking broad exposure without stock-picking can use sector ETFs such as the PowerShares Dynamic Food & Beverage Portfolio (PBJ), which tracks a basket of food and beverage equities. ETF options provide instant diversification across the sector's major subsegments.

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Strong Dividend History in Large-Caps

Many large-cap food and beverage companies — including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, and Hormel — have long histories of paying and growing dividends. Income-focused investors frequently allocate to this sector for its combination of yield and relative price stability.

Food & Beverage Stocks: Subsector Snapshot

The table below provides a high-level overview of the major subsectors within food and beverage, example publicly traded companies, and the type of investor exposure each subsector typically offers. Use the subsector links to access the full company list for each category.

Subsector Example Companies Cap Range Investor Profile
Soft Drinks KO, PEP, MNST, KDP Mid–Mega Cap Dividend income, brand moat, global scale
Fast Food MCD, YUM, QSR, WEN Mid–Mega Cap Franchise royalty model, high free cash flow
Diversified Food GIS, CPB, KHC, CAG Large–Mega Cap Packaged goods staples, dividend payers
Restaurants CMG, DRI, TXRH, CAKE Small–Large Cap Consumer spending proxy, growth or value depending on size
Grocery Stores KR, WMT, SFM Mid–Mega Cap Thin margins, high revenue, inflation sensitivity
Brewing BUD, TAP, SAM, DEO Small–Mega Cap Brand loyalty, emerging craft segment
Meat TSN, HRL, PPC Mid–Large Cap Commodity exposure, feed cost sensitivity
Snack Foods MDLZ, JJSF Mid–Large Cap Premium pricing power, impulse purchase category
Wine & Spirits STZ, BF.A, DEO Mid–Large Cap Premium brand positioning, aging inventory dynamics
Coffee SBUX, JVA Small–Mega Cap Retail footprint, loyalty ecosystem

Table is for general reference only. Cap ranges are approximate. Not investment advice.

Food and Beverage Stocks Overview

Food and Beverage Stocks Overview Food and Beverage is one of the largest industries with over 180 publicly traded companies. Here is a little information on some of these sections to make your journey to find what you are looking for as easy as possible. A full list of publicly traded food and beverage can be found by scrolling down or you can access a list of the companies in each group by the industry links on this page. Brewing: Budweiser, Coors Light, Corona, Guinness, Miller Lite and Sam Adams are just a few of the popular brands that are represented by the publicly traded companies in this section. Examples include: Anheuser-Busch Inbev S.A. (BUD) Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (BREW) Diageo Plc. (DEO) Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) Coffee: The mega coffee retail chain Starbucks heads the list but you will also find coffee roasters, dealers, wholesalers and distributors in this category. Examples of companies include: Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Diversified Food: These companies are home to hundreds of easily recognized brands. There are numerous large and mid-cap companies in this category including: Campbell Soup Company (CPB) ConAgra Foods, Inc. (CAG) General Mills, Inc. (GIS) J M Smucker Company (The) (SJM) Kellogg Company (K) The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) Donuts and Candy: Dunkin Brands Group, Hershey, Krispy Kreme and Tootsie Roll highlight some of the larger companies in this group of sugary delights. Dunkin Brands Group, Inc. (DNKN) Hershey Company (The) (HSY) Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) Fast Food: McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is the largest company in this category but there are also a number of other well-known public fast food companies including Jack In The Box Inc. (JACK), Sonic Corp. (SONC), Wendy's Company (WEN) and Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) which owns KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. There are also a number of small-cap fast food companies in this category. Grocery Stores: There is a large selection of publicly traded grocery stores which includes mega-retailers, regional chains and natural and organic food stores. Examples of companies in this category include: Kroger Company (The) (KR) Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Juices, Ice Teas and Energy Drinks: Many of the well-known juices, teas, natural sodas and energy drink brands are owned by major soft drink companies. Examples of other companies in this category include Jamba, Inc. (JMBA). Meat: The companies in this section produce a variety of meats including beef, poultry, pork and turkey in addition to a number of packaged goods. Examples of companies in this category include: Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) Pizza: The companies in this section collectively own tens of thousands of locations and are home to many of the most recognizable brands in the world of pizza. Examples of these companies include: Domino's Pizza Inc. (DPZ) Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. (FRSH) Produce: In this section you have producers and distributors of produce in addition to diversified agribusiness companies also engaged in produce. Examples of companies include: Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. (FDP) Restaurants: There are a number of publicly traded restaurants and we have divided these companies based on market capitalization: Large and Mid-Cap Restaurants Small-Cap Restaurants Micro-Cap Restaurants You are likely familiar with many of the restaurant brands in this section but there are many regional restaurants that you may not be aware. Examples of companies include: Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Denny's Corporation (DENN) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (RRGB) Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (TXRH) The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Snack Foods: This section consists of cakes, chips, nuts, popcorn and pretzel manufacturers. Some of the larger companies include: J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) Soft Drinks: This section contains many well-known companies including Coca-Cola, Keurig Dr Pepper, Monster and Pepsi, all familiar names with some of the strongest brands in the entire food and beverage industry. Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO) Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) Pepsico, Inc. (PEP) Wine and Spirits: Brands represented by these companies include Jack Daniel's, Tennessee Whiskey and Southern Comfort Examples of companies include: Brown Forman Corporation (BF.A) Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ) Diageo Plc. (DEO) Related Links: List of Publicly Traded Companies List of Consumer Goods Companies Industry Links: Food and Beverage Stocks Select the link to access a full list of companies in the selected category along with industry profiles, charts, comparative widgets and links to individual companies. Large-Cap Food and Beverage Mid-Cap Food and Beverage Small-Cap Food and Beverage Micro-Cap Food and Beverage Beverages Brewing Companies Coffee Juices, Iced Tea and Flavored Beverages Soft Drinks Water Distribution Wine and Spirits Food Bread and Bakery Dairy Diversified Food Companies Donuts and Candy Eggs Fast Food Food Distributors Gluten-Free Food Grocery Stores Ingredients Meat Natural and Organic Food Pizza Produce Restaurants Rice Seafood Snack Food Vegan Related Links: Agricultural Companies Food Service Equipment Food and Beverage ETFs PowerShares Dynamic Food & Beverage Portfolio (PBJ) Food and Beverage: IPOs in 2016 AdvancePierre Foods Holdings, Inc. (APFH) (IPO July 15, 2016: ready to eat sandwiches, sandwich components, snacks and related products) US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) (IPO May 26, 2016: foodservice distributor) Food and Beverage: IPOs in 2015 Amplify Snack Brands, Inc. (BETR) (IPO in August 2015: better-for-you snack foods) Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. (BUFF) (IPO in July 2015: All natural pet food) Bojangles' Inc. (BOJA) (IPO in May 2015: southeastern regional chain of chicken and biscuit restaurants) DAVIDsTEA Inc. (DTEA) (IPO in June 2015, Canada: tea products, pre-packaged teas, loose-leaf teas, tea sachets and tea-related accessories) Fogo de Chão, Inc. (FOGO) (IPO in June 2015: Brazilian steakhouse) Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) (IPO in October 2015: food distributor) Shake Shack, Inc. (SHAK) (IPO in January 2015: burgers along with items that you would associate with a roadside burger stand) Wingstop Inc. (WING) (IPO in June 2015: chicken wing restaurants) Food and Beverage Comparison Tools Large-Cap Food and Beverage Industry Comparison Widget Mid-Cap Food and Beverage Industry Comparison Widget Small-Cap Food and Beverage Industry Comparison Widget Micro-Cap Food and Beverage Industry Comparison Widget Bread and Bakery Industry Comparison Widget Coffee Industry Comparison Widget Dairy Industry Comparison Widget Diversified Food Comparison Widget Donuts and Candy Industry Comparison Widget Egg Industry Comparison Widget Fast Food Industry Comparison Widget Food Distribution Industry Comparison Widget Gluten-Free Food Industry Comparison Widget Grocery Store Industry Comparison Widget Health Food, Organic and Nutrition Store Industry Comparison Widget Health, Natural and Organic Food Industry Comparison Widget Ingredient Industry Comparison Widget Juice and Energy Drink Industry Comparison Widget Meat Industry Comparison Widget Pizza Industry Comparison Widget Produce Industry Comparison Widget Restaurant Industry Comparison Widget Small-Cap Restaurant Industry Comparison Widget Micro-Cap Restaurant Industry Comparison Widget Rice Industry Comparison Widget Seafood Industry Comparison Widget Snack Food Industry Comparison Widget Soft Drink Industry Comparison Widget Vegan Industry Comparison Widget Water Distribution Industry Comparison Widget Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO) (Farmland and Industrial) AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (AGFS) (Products used to preserve quality of fresh produce) Alico, Inc. (ALCO) (Citrus and cattle) Ambev S.A. (ABEV) (Brazil: brands include Skol, Brahma, Antarctica, Quilmes) AMCON Distributing Company (DIT) (Distribution of food, beverage, cigarette and consumer goods; owns health food stores featuring natural, organic and specialty foods) American Lorain Corporation (ALN) (China: prepared, frozen and canned products) Amira Nature Foods Ltd. (ANFI) (Indian Specialty Basmati Rice, oils, dairy products, snacks and ready-to-eat meals) Anheuser-Busch Inbev S.A. (BUD) (Belgium: Beck's, Budweiser and Corona) Aoxin Tianli Group, Inc. (ABAC) (China, diversified company: Hog farming, valve manufacturing, optical fiber sensor systems) Aramark (ARMK) (Food and facilities services for numerous industries) Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (RKDA) (IPO in May 2015: Develops genetically modified food crops) Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) (Food ingredients, animal feeds and biofuels) Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO)(Argentina: one of the largest franchisees of McDonald's restaurants) Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR) (Restaurants) B&G Foods, Inc. (BGS) (Shelf-stable food products: brands include Cream of Wheat, Emeril's, Mrs. Dash and Ortega) Balchem Corporation (BCPC) (Specialty performance ingredients) Biglari Holdings Inc. (BH) (Holding company whose assets include Maxim magazine and Steak and Shake fast food restaurants) BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) (Restaurants) Bloomin Brands, Inc. (BLMN) (Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar) Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (APRN) (IPO Jun 29, 2017; meal-kit delivery) Bojangles' Inc. (BOJA) (IPO in May 2015: Southeastern regional chain of chicken and biscuit restaurants) Boston Beer Company, Inc. (The) (SAM) (Sam Adams) Brasilagro Cia Brasileira De Propriedades Agricolas (LND) (Brazil: rural agricultural land development) BRF S.A. (BRFS) (Brazil, packaged protein foods: poultry, swine, processed meat along with a number of non-meat products which include dairy, frozen pizza, margarine products) Bridgford Foods Corporation (BRID) (Frozen bread dough, biscuits, Cinnamon roll doughs, beef jerky, and snack and deli foods) Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) (Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy) Brown Forman Corporation (BF.A) (Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Southern Comfort) Bunge Limited (BG) (Diversified activities: bioenergy, ingredients, fertilizer, sugar and agribusiness network facilities) Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) (Avocados and other produce) Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) (Fresh shell eggs) Campbell Soup Company (CPB) (Soups, meals, snacks and beverages: brands include Arnott's, Campbell's, Pepperidge Farm and V8) Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (TAST) (Burger King Franchises) Castle Brands, Inc. (ROX) (Focus on rum, tequila, vodka and whiskey) Chanticleer Holdings, Inc. (BURG) (Hooters Franchises) China New Borun Corporation (BORN) (China: Corn-Based Alcohol) Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Chuy's Holdings, Inc. (CHUY) (Restaurants) Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (COKE) (Independent Coca-Cola bottler and distributor) Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. (KOF) (Coca-Cola distribution in Mexico and South and Central America) Coca-Cola Company (The) (KO) (Brands include: Coca-Cola, Del Valle, Fanta, Georgia, Minute Maid, Powerade, Simply, Sprite, vitaminwater) Coca-Cola European Partners plc (CCE) (Independent Coca-Cola bottler and distributor) Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA) (Wholesale coffee roaster and dealer of coffee and tea products) Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao (CBD) (Brazil: Supermarkets, hypermarkets, drugstores, electronic stores, cash and carry) Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (CCU) (Chile: beverage company) ConAgra Foods, Inc. (CAG) (Packaged foods: brands include Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Healthy Choice, Hunt's, Marie Callender's, Orville Redenbacher's, PAM, Peter Pan, Slim Jim and Snack Pack) Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ) (Beer, Wine and Spirits) Core-Mark Holding Company, Inc. (CORE) (Distributes a wide range of items to convenience stores) Cosan Limited (CZZ) (Brazil: agricultural land and sugar) Cott Corporation (COT) (Canada: soft drinks) Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) (Restaurants) Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (BREW) (Widmer Brothers Brewing, Redhook Ale Brewery and Kona Brewing companies) Cresud S.A (CRESY) (Argentina: cattle, corn, milk, soybeans, wheat and real estate development) Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) (LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden) Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR) Natural ingredients from both edible and inedible bio-nutrients) Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) (Restaurants) DAVIDsTEA Inc. (DTEA) (IPO in June 2015, Canada: tea products, pre-packaged teas, loose-leaf teas, tea sachets and tea-related accessories) Dean Foods Company (DF) (Fluid milk, ice cream, cultured products, juices and teas) Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc. (DFRG) (Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak house, Sullivan's Steakhouse and Del Frisco's Grille) Del Taco Restaurants Inc. (TACO) (Del Taco: quick service Mexican restaurant) Denny's Corporation (DENN) (Restaurants) Diageo Plc. (DEO) (United Kingdom: Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Captain Morgan, Baileys and Guinness) DineEquity, Inc. (DIN) (Applebee's and IHOP) Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (SAUC) (Bagger Dave's Burger Taverns and Buffalo Wild Wing Franchises) Domino's Pizza Inc. (DPZ) (Over 11,000 locations) Dunkin Brands Group, Inc. (DNKN) (Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins) El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) (Restaurants) Embotelladora Andina S.A. (AKO.A) (Coca-Cola and Beer Distribution in Latin America) Evogene Ltd. (EVGN) (Israel: plant genomics) Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (DAVE) (Barbeque) Farmer Brothers Company (FARM) (Distributor, manufacturer and wholesaler of coffee and tea products) Farmmi, Inc. (FAMI) (IPO February 16, 2018; China: Mu Er and Shiitake mushrooms) FAT Brands Inc. (FAT) (IPO October 23, 2017; restaurant franchisor: Fatburger, Buffalo's Café, Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses) Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. (FRGI) (Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana) Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. (BDL) (Restaurants) Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) (Brands in include Nature's Own, Tastykake, Whitewheat and Wonder Bread; pastries and snack cakes) Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX) (Controls Coco-Cola bottler FEMSA and owns over 13,000 small-format stores) Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. (FDP) (Producer and distributor of produce) Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT) (Dog and cat food) Future FinTech Group Inc. (FTFT) (China: fruit juice concentrates, fruit juice drinks, fruit products) G Willi-Food International, Ltd. (WILC) (Israeli food importer and distributor) General Mills, Inc. (GIS) (baking mixes, biscuits, cereal, frozen breakfast, snacks, and yogurt: Brands include Betty Crocker, Chex Mix, Cheerios, Gold Medal, Green Giant, Häagen-Dazs, Hamburger Helper, Lucky Charms, Nature Valley, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Wheaties and Yoplait) Good Times Restaurants Inc. (GTIM) (Fast food restaurants in Colorado and Wyoming) Hershey Company (The) (HSY) (Chocolate, gum, mints, snacks and sweets; brands include Hershey's, Hershey's Kisses, Ice Breakers, Jolly Rancher and Reese's) Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) (Food and meat products: brands include Dinty Moore, Farmer John, Hormel, Jennie-O, Skippy Peanut Butter and SPAM) iFresh, Inc. (IFMK) (Asian/Chinese supermarkets) Industrias Bachoco, S.A. de C.V. (IBA) (Mexico: one of the larger poultry producers in the world; beef value-added products, chicken, eggs, swine, turkey) Ingles Markets, Inc. (IMKTA) (Grocery stores, regional chain: Southeast) Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) (Nutritionals, starches, sweeteners and texturants) J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) (SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE and SLUSH PUPPIE) Jack In The Box Inc. (JACK) (Jack in the Box fast food restaurants; Qdoba Mexican Grill which is a fast-casual dining restaurant chain) J Alexander's Holdings, Inc. (JAX) (J. Alexander's, Redlands Grill and Stoney River Steakhouse & Grill) J M Smucker Company (The) (SJM) (Coffee, baking products, spreads, toppings: brands include Crisco, Folgers, Hungry Jack, Jif, Pillsbury and Smucker's) Jamba, Inc. (JMBA) (Juice and Smoothie Retailer: fruit smoothies, juices, iced teas) John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) (Nuts; brands include Fisher and Orchard Valley Harvest) Kellogg Company (K) (Cereal and snack brands include Cheez-It, Corn Flakes, Eggo, Frosted Flakes, Keebler, Kellogg's, Mini-Wheats, Pop-Tarts, Pringles and Rice Krispies) Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) (Formed by the 2018 merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group: Carbonated soft drinks, juices, specialty coffee, teas, waters: brands include Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Dr. Pepper, Snapple, 7-UP, A&W, Sunkist and Mott's) Kona Grill, Inc. (KONA) (Restaurants) Kroger Company (The) (KR) (Over 30 supermarket brands; Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Foods Co, jewelry stores and convenience stores) Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) (Specialty food products: salad dressings and dips, New York Brand Texas toast and Sister Schubert's homemade rolls) Leading Brands Inc. (LBIX) (Canada: own proprietary brands which include True Blue (blueberry brand), PureBlue (juice), Happy Water (blend of spring and mineral water)) Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY) (Specialty dairy food manufacturer: Farmer Cheese, Kefir, Organic Kefir, Probugs) Limoneira Co. (LMNR) (Lemons and Avocados) Luby's, Inc. (LUB) (Luby's Cafeterias and Fuddruckers) Marine Harvest ASA (MHG) (Norway: sefood) McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) (Flavor based products) McDonald's Corporation (MCD) (Over 36,000 Locations) MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) (Specialty ingredients and distillery products) Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP) (Coors Light, Molson Canadian and Miller Lite) Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ) (Confectionary, food and beverage products: brands include Oreo, Chips Ahoy! (cookies); Triscuit, Club social (crackers); Milka, Toblerone, Cadbury (chocolate) and Trident, Dentyne, Chiclets, Halls, Stride (gum)) Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) (Brands include Monster Energy, Peace Ice Teas and Hansen's) Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NATH) (Restaurant outlets that can be found in malls, campuses and other tourism and entertainment locations; hot dogs, French fries and associated items) National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) (Brands include Everfresh Juices, Faygo, Rip It and Shasta) Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) (Grocery stores, specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries and dietary supplements) Nomad Foods Limited (NOMD) (United Kingdom: producer and distributor of frozen foods in Western Europe) Noodles & Company (NDLS) (Restaurants) Origin Agritech Limited (SEED) (Agricultural biotechnology company) Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) (Pizza: Over 4,600 locations) Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. (FRSH) (Pizza: Over 1,400 locations) Pepsico, Inc. (PEP) (Food and Beverage: Brands include Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi, Quaker and Tropicana) Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) (IPO in October 2015: Food distributor) Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) (One of the largest producers of chicken products in the world) Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd. (PME) (China: seafood) Pinnacle Foods, Inc. (PF) (Brands include Aunt Jemima, Birds Eye, Comstock, Duncan Hines, Hungry-Man, Lender's, Mrs. Butterworth's, Mrs. Paul's, Van de Kamp's and Vlasic) Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) (Brands include Crystal Farms, Honey Bunches of Oats, Golden Puffs, Grape-Nuts, Honeycomb, Malt-O-Meal and PowerBar; Michael Foods Group: cheese, dairy case products, dry pasta products, egg products, refrigerated potato products) Potbelly Corporation (PBPB) (Sandwich Shops) Primo Water Corporation (PRMW) (Water distribution) Rave Restaurant Group, Inc. (RAVE) (Pizza Inn and Pie Five Pizza; over 500 locations) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (RRGB) (Restaurants) Reeds, Inc. (REED) (Natural sodas) Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) (Brands include Tim Hortons and Burger King) RiceBran Technologies (RIBT) (Rice bran, rice bran oil and rice bran-based ingredients) Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (RMCF) (Manufacturer and retail operator of chocolate candies and confectionery products) Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (RUTH) (Ruth's Chris Steak House) S&W Seed Company (SANW) (Alfalfa seeds and stevia) Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) (One of the largest poultry producers in the United States) Seaboard Corporation (SEB) (Seaboard foods: pork producer; Seaboard Marine: shipping; also involved in sugar and citrus production and owns Butterball, one of the largest turkey producers) Seneca Foods Corp. (SENEA) (Packaged fruits and vegetables) Senomyx, Inc. (SNMX) (Flavor based products) Shake Shack, Inc. (SHAK) (IPO in January 2015: Burgers along with items that you would associate with a roadside burger stand) Smart and Final Stores, Inc. (SFS) (Grocery stores, regional chain: Western United States) SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA) (Home carbonation systems) Sonic Corp. (SONC) (Drive-in restaurants) SpartanNash Company (SPTN) (Food distributor for military commissaries and exchanges; retail stores) Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) (Regional chain of grocery stores) Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) (Retail giant: over 20,000 locations; coffee, tea and ready-to-drink consumer products) SunOpta, Inc. (STKL) (Canada: Ingredients, natural and organic food, consumer packaged products) SuperValu Inc. (SVU) (Grocery stores, over3,000 grocery stores and hard discount stores) Sysco Corporation (SYY) (Distributors of food products to restaurants, healthcare, educational facilities, lodging establishments; equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries) Tejon Ranch Co. (TRC) (270,000 acres of land in California; real estate development; almonds, pistachios, walnuts and wine grapes) Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (TXRH) (Restaurants) The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE) (Agricultural services: grain services, plant nutrients, ethanol) The Chef's Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) (Distributes specialty foods to hotels, restaurants and specialty food companies) The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) (Restaurants) The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (HABT) (Restaurants) The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN) (Natural and organic food company: brands include Celestial Seasonings, Earth's Best, FreeBird, Hain Pure Foods, Health Valley, Rosetto and Spectrum Essentials) The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) (Examples of brands include Capri Sun, Heinz, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Kraft, Maxwell House, Oscar Mayer, Ore-Ida, Philadelphia, Planters and Velveeta) The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (STKS) (Upscale restaurants and lounges) Tofutti Brands Inc. (TOF) (Soy-based, dairy-free frozen desserts) Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR) (Brands include Tootsie Roll, Charms Blow Pop, Charleston Chew, Junior Mints and Sugar Daddy) Treehouse Foods, Inc. (THS) (Cereals, creamers, jams, macaroni and cheese, powdered drink mixes, salad dressings, salsa, soups and snack foods) Truett-Hurst, Inc. (THST) (Wine) Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) (Producer of beef, chicken and pork; prepared food products; brands include Ball Park, Chairman's Reserve, Don Julio, Hillshire Farm, Holly Farms Chicken, Jimmy Dean, Sara Lee and Tyson) Unilever NV (UN) (Netherlands – Axe, Blue Band, Dove, Hellmann's, Knorr, Lifebuoy, Lipton, Pureit, Suave and Sunlight) Unilever Plc. (UL) (United Kingdom) United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) (Distributes natural, organic and specialty foods) US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) (IPO May 26, 2016: foodservice distributor) Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA) (Grocery stores, ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey) Vina Concha Y Toro (VCO) (Wine) Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) (Grocery stores and supercenters in addition to other retail locations) Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) (Grocery stores, regional chain: Mid-Atlantic and Northeast) Wendy's Company (WEN) (Quick-service hamburger company: over 6,500 companies owned restaurants and franchises) Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (WVVI) (Wine) Wingstop Inc. (WING) (IPO in June 2015: Chicken wing restaurants) Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) (Brands include KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell) Zoe's Kitchen, Inc. (ZOES) (Restaurants)

Risk & Considerations for Food and Beverage Stocks

Commodity Input Cost Volatility

Many food and beverage companies are exposed to significant fluctuations in the cost of agricultural commodities such as corn, wheat, soybeans, sugar, and livestock. When input costs rise sharply — as they did during periods of inflationary pressure — companies may be unable to fully pass those costs on to consumers, compressing profit margins. Investors should review how companies in this sector manage commodity price risk, typically through hedging programs or long-term supplier contracts.

Consumer Preference Shifts

Dietary trends and consumer preferences can shift rapidly, creating both risk and opportunity for food and beverage companies. Brands tied to legacy categories — such as sugary cereals, carbonated beverages, or certain processed foods — have faced pressure from consumers shifting toward natural, organic, and health-focused alternatives. Conversely, companies positioned in growing categories like plant-based protein, functional beverages, or premium dining can see outsized growth. Understanding the category trajectory of any individual company is an important research step.

Regulatory and Labeling Risk

Food and beverage companies operating in the United States are subject to oversight from the FDA, USDA, and various state regulatory bodies. Changes to labeling requirements, nutritional guidelines, or food safety standards can impose compliance costs and require reformulation of existing products. Companies with international operations face additional regulatory complexity across multiple jurisdictions. Investors in smaller companies in this sector may find regulatory risk more material than for large-cap producers with established compliance infrastructure.

Restaurant and Retail Sector-Specific Risks

Companies in the restaurant subsector — particularly small and micro-cap operators — face additional risks including labor costs, lease obligations, foot traffic sensitivity to economic downturns, and changing consumer dining behavior. Restaurant stocks can be more volatile than packaged food names and often trade at very different valuation multiples depending on whether they operate company-owned locations, franchise models, or a combination of both. Grocery retailers operate on thin margins and face ongoing competitive pressure from both traditional and e-commerce grocery channels.

Frequently Asked Questions: Food and Beverage Stocks

Among U.S.-listed food and beverage companies, the largest by market capitalization have historically included Coca-Cola (KO), PepsiCo (PEP), McDonald's (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), and Mondelez International (MDLZ). Walmart (WMT), while classified primarily as a retailer, derives a substantial portion of its revenue from grocery and food sales. Market caps fluctuate with stock prices, so investors should verify current figures through financial data providers before making comparisons.

Large-cap packaged food and beverage companies are generally considered defensive investments because demand for food products tends to remain stable even during economic downturns. Companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, and Hormel are often found in income-oriented and defensive equity portfolios because of their dividend histories and relatively stable earnings. However, restaurant and specialty food stocks can be considerably more sensitive to economic conditions and consumer confidence, so not all companies in this sector carry the same defensive characteristics.

The PowerShares Dynamic Food & Beverage Portfolio (PBJ) is a dedicated food and beverage ETF that tracks an index of U.S. food and beverage equities. Broader consumer staples ETFs such as XLP (Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR) also include significant allocations to food and beverage names. Investors should review any ETF's current holdings and expense ratio before investing, as allocations change over time.

Large-cap food and beverage stocks typically have market capitalizations above $10 billion, broad geographic diversification, established brands, and access to low-cost debt financing. They tend to offer greater liquidity and more predictable dividend income. Micro-cap food stocks — generally those with market caps below $300 million — carry meaningfully higher risks including limited analyst coverage, lower trading volume, reduced access to capital markets, and greater vulnerability to operational challenges. InvestSnips covers the full range, with dedicated pages for large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and micro-cap food stocks.

This page tracks over 180 publicly traded food and beverage companies listed on U.S. exchanges, including the NYSE, NASDAQ, and NYSE American (formerly AMEX). The list spans domestic companies headquartered in the United States as well as foreign issuers — including companies from Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries — that trade on U.S. exchanges via ADRs or direct listings.

Many large-cap food and beverage companies have long histories of paying regular dividends. Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are often cited as "Dividend Aristocrats" — companies that have increased dividends for 25 or more consecutive years. Mid-cap food companies such as Hormel, J.M. Smucker, and General Mills also maintain active dividend programs. Smaller and growth-oriented companies in the sector, such as restaurant operators or early-stage specialty food companies, often do not pay dividends. Dividend payment and sustainability should be verified directly from company filings.

Food and beverage stocks on U.S. exchanges span a wide range of subsectors including: brewing, coffee, diversified food, donuts and candy, fast food, grocery stores, juices and energy drinks, meat production, pizza, produce, restaurants (large/mid/small/micro-cap), snack foods, soft drinks, wine and spirits, dairy, bread and bakery, eggs, food distributors, gluten-free food, natural and organic food, rice, seafood, vegan food, and water distribution. Each subsector has its own industry dynamics, valuation benchmarks, and competitive structure.

InvestSnips provides dedicated industry comparison widgets for every major food and beverage subsector. These tools allow you to view and compare companies within a given category side by side. Examples include the Large-Cap Food and Beverage Industry Comparison Widget, the Fast Food Industry Comparison Widget, and the Restaurant Industry Comparison Widget. A full list of comparison tools is available in the Company Directory section above.

Last updated April 2026 · Data sourced from U.S. exchange filings