For 25 years, Steven Halpern, editor of TheStockAdvisors.com, has surveyed the main financial newsletter advisors asking for their favorite stocks for the coming year. that exposition is one of 100+ ideas in the Best Stocks for 2008 report.

“For my favorite stocks for 2008, I am looking to food-related companies in South America,” says Larry Edelson, editor of Real Wealth.

“Sadia S.A. (NYSE: SDA), a more conservative notion, is a Brazilian food producer with operations in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. It is one of the largest food companies in the region. Half of its sales come from external of South America, with Asia and the Middle East particularly large buyers.

“For the nine months ended

September 30 2007, Sadia’s total revenues jumped 25%. Net income soared even more, up 156%. Trading a very conservative 12.57 times earnings, I think Sadia’s share price could easily double in 2008.

“Cresud Inc. (NASDAQ: CRESY), a more speculative view, is an Argentina-based grower of wheat, corn, and soybeans. Cresud additionally raises beef and dairy cattle. Cresud’s revenues for the nine months ended September 30 soared 64%.

“Increased selling & administrative costs held income back though. But the company is now taking measures to streamline costs. I expect Cresud to shine in 2008 as food prices continue to soar. My 2008 target is $27 per share.”

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