Food processing

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Many large-cap food processors have been increasing income or maintaining current levels of share-net growth through overseas expansion, acquisitions, and controlling costs. The strengthening dollar has made it hard for U.S. food processors to increase sales in Europe. Many 'grain-dependent' food processors have seen their margins squeezed by rising wheat and corn prices in the past two years. Only a few stocks are expected to outperform market averages in the next year.

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Food processing

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Growth prospects in the food industry are limited due to market saturation and the maturity of the industry, but some new trends in US food consumption patterns may help some companies enlarge their markets. One of the new areas of growth is in the low cholesterol, low-fat/non-fat food segment and health foods are now being sold in supermarkets. Several stocks in this industry will outperform the market in 1999, but most are conservative investments.

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Food processing

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Low-cholesterol, fat-free, and reduced- and low-fat products is the fastest growing category in the food processing industry, and these items are found in every supermarket food group. This food category is expect to grow in the future, as well, and take an increased market share, even though sales have not been tremendous. These stocks, however, are not timely in 1998, and many do not have great potential for the years 2001-2003.

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