Snack Foods Manufacturing
Industry Description
The US snack foods manufacturing industry includes about 500 companies with combined annual revenue of $27 billion. Major companies include PepsiCo's Frito-Lay, Kraft's Nabisco subsidiary, Diamond Foods, Snyder's-Lance, and ConAgra Foods. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies account for 90 percent of industry revenue.
SIC: 2068, 2052
NAICS: 311911, 311919
NAICS: 311911, 311919
Related Industries:
Candy Manufacturing, Edible Oils Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers, Cookie & Cracker Manufacturing, Convenience Stores & Truck Stops, Warehouse Clubs & Superstores, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing , Fruit & Tree Nut Farming, Grain FarmingTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Frito-Lay North America, Inc. | 13,322.00M | Plano, TX |
| FRITO-LAY, INC. | 5,830.00M | Plano, TX |
| Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. | 4,741.00M | St. Louis, MO |
| United Biscuits Topco Limited | 2,008.73M | London, United Kingdom |
| Calbee Foods Co., Ltd. | 1,876.77M | Tokyo, Japan |
Trends
Chip Revenues Rise, Volume Flat - Overall revenues in the snack food industry are rising...
Industry Indicator
The consumer price index for food, an indicator of snack food values, rose 3.1 percent in April 2012 compared to the same month in 2011.
Quarterly Industry Update
Kellogg to Acquire Top Global Snack Brand - In a bid to take advantage of growth in worldwide demand for snacks, Kellogg is set to buy the Pringles brand from Procter & Gamble.


