Candy and Other Confectionery Products (American Industry Overview)

This paper provides an overview of the candy and confectionery industry in the United States. It gives a snapshot summary of the industry, with additional sections on its development, organisation and structure, current conditions and leading companies.

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...

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