Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Snack Food Production industry benefited from increased demand for several of the industry's products during the past five years in line with rising household disposable income. Additionally, a growing number of consumers became more aware of the negative health effects of eating foods that contain high levels of sodium, so producers quickly adapted to changing consumer tastes by offering more healthy options, such as 100-calorie packs and low-sodium versions of existing products. The industry's future prospects look good with continued revenue growth expected during the five years to 2018. Forecast increases in household disposable income and continued innovation of healthy snacks will help drive demand for industry products... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Products Chapter
Chips
Chips are the most common snack food consumed in the United States, accounting for about 49.3% of revenue in 2013. This segment includes potato chips, corn chips and similar varieties of chips. Potato chips are the leading American snack food and have increased in popularity over the past five years with the introduction of new flavors and healthier varieties. Corn chips are also very popular among consumers, with tortilla chips leading the charge in this segment... purchase to read more