Greg Abel-Led Berkshire Hathaway Owns 3 Consumer Stocks. Here's the One I'd Buy First.

Among Berkshire Hathaway's three main consumer staples holdings, Kroger emerges as the most attractive buy opportunity. While Coca-Cola remains the best quality company but has become expensive, and Kraft Heinz is distracted by restructuring plans, Kroger's recent pullback from March highs has created an attractive entry point. New CEO Greg Foran's price-cutting strategy is working to improve competitiveness, and the company maintains strong dividend growth with 20 consecutive years of increases and aggressive share buybacks.

10/04/2026, 3:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Kraft Heinz vs. PepsiCo: Which Consumer Goods Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Kraft Heinz and PepsiCo as investment options for 2026. Kraft Heinz trades at a cheaper valuation but faces turnaround challenges, declining sales, and significant impairment charges. PepsiCo demonstrates stronger fundamentals with revenue growth, consistent dividend increases, and a global distribution network, though it carries higher debt levels and faces headwinds from shifting consumer preferences toward health and wellness. The author recommends PepsiCo as the better investment due to its resilience and growth trajectory.

10/03/2026, 9:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Functional Foods and Beverages Market to Reach $591.7 Billion by 2030, Driven by Rising Consumer Demand for Preventive Health Nutrition

The global functional foods and beverages market is projected to grow from $365.1 billion in 2024 to $591.7 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 8.6%. Growth is driven by consumer shift toward preventive health nutrition, premiumization, beverage innovation, and expansion in Asia-Pacific. North America leads with 34.3% market share, while emerging technologies like microbiome science and AI-driven personalization reshape competition.

09/23/2026, 5:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

Baby Food & Infant Formula Market Size to Reach USD 74.30 Billion by 2035 | Report by SNS Insider

The global Baby Food and Infant Formula Market was valued at USD 40.37 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 74.30 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.29%. Growth is driven by urbanization, increasing parental health consciousness, demand for organic/premium products, and e-commerce expansion. However, recent product recalls by major manufacturers highlight safety concerns in the industry.

09/04/2026, 6:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

Better Consumer Staples ETF: the iShares IYK vs. First Trust's Food and Beverage-Focused FTXG

The iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) emerges as the superior choice compared to First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF (FTXG) for most investors seeking defensive equity exposure. IYK offers broader sector diversification across consumer staples, healthcare, and basic materials with a lower 0.38% expense ratio, larger asset base ($1.4B), and stronger five-year returns ($1,364 vs $1,063 on $1,000 invested). FTXG provides a narrower food and beverage focus that may appeal only to investors seeking specialized sector exposure.

08/29/2026, 5:30 PM • The Motley Fool

VDC vs. FTXG: Which Defensive ETF Is the Better Buy?

Vanguard's VDC and First Trust's FTXG are both defensive ETFs investing in consumer staples, but with different approaches. VDC offers broader diversification across 103 stocks with a lower 0.09% expense ratio and stronger 5-year returns, while FTXG concentrates on 30 food and beverage companies with a higher 2.59% dividend yield but higher 0.60% expense ratio. For most long-term investors, VDC is the more straightforward choice due to lower costs and better diversification.

07/28/2026, 6:28 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett Backed This Consumer Brand for 38 Years. Here's Why Greg Abel Will Keep Holding.

Berkshire Hathaway's 38-year investment in Coca-Cola continues to be exceptionally lucrative, generating $816 million in annual dividends on a $1.299 billion cost basis. With a 2.6% dividend yield and 65 consecutive years of dividend increases, the investment returns over 60% of its original cost annually, making it an easy hold for new CEO Greg Abel.

07/22/2026, 5:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Hand-Picked Successor, Greg Abel, Revamped Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio. Should You Buy the Only Berkshire Dividend Stock Left That Yields Over 6%?

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway, has revamped the company's portfolio by adding tech stocks like Alphabet while maintaining a position in Kraft Heinz, which offers a 6%+ dividend yield. Kraft Heinz, once a grocery staple, faced declining sales due to shifting consumer preferences toward healthier foods and underinvestment in R&D. New CEO Steve Cahillane scrapped a controversial breakup plan in favor of a growth strategy involving $600 million in R&D and marketing investments. While margins will be pressured short-term, the turnaround effort has Berkshire's support and the stock trades at a low valuation.

07/15/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool

This Looks Like the Perfect Stock for Warren Buffett and Greg Abel to Buy Right Now

Greg Abel, the new CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, should consider acquiring McCormick as it pursues a transformative $45 billion acquisition of Unilever's food business. Unlike the failed Kraft Heinz merger that focused solely on cost-cutting, this deal combines two well-run industry leaders in spices, flavors, and food brands. With Berkshire's $400 billion cash position, financing McCormick's $16 billion capital need could provide significant upside.

07/12/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

The Risk Warren Buffett Considers Worse Than Holding Cash

Warren Buffett has long criticized holding cash as a poor long-term investment, yet Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on nearly $400 billion in cash and Treasury Bills. The article explains that Buffett prioritizes avoiding losses over seeking gains, and is holding cash because he cannot find quality investment opportunities at acceptable prices. His primary concern is keeping pace with inflation rather than generating growth.

07/07/2026, 3:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Meet the 4 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks That Yield at Least 6%. Here's My Strongest Buy of the Bunch in July.

The article examines four S&P 500 stocks with dividend yields exceeding 6%: Verizon, General Mills, Pfizer, and Kraft Heinz. Using metrics like yield, payout ratio, dividend growth history, and long-term returns, Verizon emerges as the strongest buy, offering sustainable dividend growth with positive 10-year returns and analyst support for 22% upside potential.

07/06/2026, 8:37 AM • The Motley Fool

Food Lion Feeds Rallies Customers, Brand Partners to Fight Childhood Hunger

Food Lion Feeds is launching its 2026 Summers Without Hunger campaign to address childhood hunger during summer months when school meals are unavailable. Customers can purchase $3.99 reusable bags, with $2 per bag donated to hunger relief efforts. Brand partners will match contributions up to $1 million, with each bag providing the equivalent of 40 meals to organizations fighting childhood hunger.

06/17/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

THE MATCH WE’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR: Heinz and Heineken® finally make it official

Heinz and Heineken have announced their first official brand collaboration, launching a limited edition six-pack containing five Heineken beers and one bottle of Heinz Tomato Ketchup. The partnership also includes a limited edition jersey and a DIY six-pack option. The collaboration celebrates a 150-year connection between the two brands and includes a giveaway via Heinz's Instagram.

06/12/2026, 5:37 AM • GlobeNewswire

Is B&G Foods Stock a Long-Term Buy?

B&G Foods offers an attractive 13% dividend yield, but the company carries excessive financial risk. Despite cutting its dividend 60% in 2022 to strengthen its balance sheet, the company has made little progress. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.4x (higher than peers) and a times interest earned ratio of only 1.3x, B&G Foods struggles to cover its obligations. The author recommends most dividend investors avoid this high-risk stock until leverage improves.

05/03/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Oil Shocks Are Pushing Up Food and Fertilizer Costs. These Consumer Stocks Are Feeling the Squeeze.

Rising oil prices driven by the Iran War are significantly increasing input costs for packaged food companies, squeezing already-thin margins. Kraft Heinz and General Mills face particular challenges as they cannot pass along rising costs to price-sensitive consumers. Both companies are expected to see earnings decline in 2026 and face long-term structural challenges beyond the current oil shock.

04/30/2026, 2:05 PM • The Motley Fool