American Industry Overview: Candy and Other Confectionery Products
This category includes establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing candy, including chocolate candy, other confections, and related products, including chocolate-covered candy bars; breakfast bars; candy, except solid chocolate; chocolate bars made from purchased chocolate; chocolate candy, except solid chocolate; confectionery cake ornaments; fudge; granola bars; marshmallows; candy-covered nuts; candied, glazed, or crystallized fruits; and popcorn balls and candy-covered popcorn products.
Industry Snapshot
Americans have an insatiable appetite for candy. The U.S. population consumes more than 7.7 billion pounds of candy each year. Approximately 60 percent of that total is chocolate, with gummy bears...