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: 2052, 2068
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. | 5,685.90M | Plano, TX |
| United Biscuits Topco Limited | 2,008.73M | London, United Kingdom |
| Calbee Foods Co., Ltd. | 1,876.77M | Tokyo, Japan |
| Nongshim | 1,671.54M | Seoul, South Korea |
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 4.7 percent in December 2011 compared to the same month in 2010.
Quarterly Industry Update
Peanut Shortfall Drives up Prices - Indicating rising input costs for snack foods manufacturers, the US peanut crop is predicted to total 1.8 million tons in 2011, a 13 percent drop...


