Two food makers for dependable income

These two leading foodmakers have a long history of regular dividend payments. However, their sales growth remains weak due to changing consumer tastes.
SAPUTO INC. $24 is a hold. The company (Toronto symbol SAP; High-Growth Payer Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 424.4 million; Market cap: $10.2 billion; Dividend… Read More

Better products will cut their risk

These top foodmakers continue to adjust their portfolios, including launching new products, as well buying and selling various brands. These moves should spur their long-term earnings growth and cut their risk. Even so, we see only two of the three as buys for you right… Read More

General Mills cuts outlook

GENERAL MILLS INC. $64 is a hold. This consumer staples giant (New York symbol GIS; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 555.2 million; Market cap: $35.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 1.9; Dividend yield: 3.8%; www.generalmills.com) is one of the world’s largest foodmakers. Its top brands include Cheerios (cereal),… Read More

Asset sales improve their long-term prospects

These two leading packaged foodmakers continue to sell parts of their product portfolios in response to changing consumer tastes. These moves should spur their long-term growth and dividends. Note—we prefer Kraft Heinz for your new buying.
GENERAL MILLS INC. $74 is a hold. The company (New York symbol… Read More