Seasoning & Dressing Manufacturing
Industry Description
The US seasoning and dressing manufacturing industry includes about 600 companies with combined annual revenue of about $17 billion. Major companies include Heinz, Kraft, and McCormick. The industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies account for more than 70 percent of industry revenue.
SIC: 2035, 2087
NAICS: 311941, 311942
NAICS: 311941, 311942
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Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Unilever PLC | 62,409.83M | London, United Kingdom |
| Unilever N.V. | 60,170.12M | Rotterdam, The Netherlands |
| Kewpie Kabushiki-Kaisha | 6,043.95M | Tokyo, Japan |
| Kikkoman Corporation | 3,420.55M | Noda, Chiba |
| Premier Foods plc | 3,168.81M | St. Albans, Hertfordshire |
Trends
Bolder Flavors - Consumers want bolder and spicier flavors in their sauces,...
Industry Indicator
The consumer price index for food, an indicator of seasoning and dressing product values, rose 3.1 percent in April 2012 compared to the same month in 2011.
Quarterly Industry Update
Ingredient Costs Increasing - Pricier spices are pushing up ingredient costs for some US seasoning and dressing manufacturers, squeezing profit margins. US commodity prices for salt, pepper, and other...


