Overview
The 1,700 candy manufacturers in the US combine chocolate, sugar, and other raw ingredients to produce confections and chocolate-based products. Products consist primarily of chocolate and non-chocolate candies. Chocolate candies include bars, baking chocolate, coatings, syrups, liquors, powdered cocoa, fudge, and covered nuts. Non-chocolate candies include gum, chewy candy, hard candy, jelly candy, licorice, marshmallows, and toffee.
Variability in Raw Ingredient Costs
The cost of raw ingredients used in candy manufacturing can vary significantly from year to year, according to trends in commodity prices.
Seasonal Sales
Demand for candy is seasonal, and peaks during key holiday periods.
Industry Financial Benchmarks
Here are typical financial statements for candy manufacturers.
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