2012-09-16 07:41:50 - New Food market report from IBISWorld: "Chocolate Production in the US"

Raising the bar: After a rocky period, new varieties of chocolate will entice consumer spending

Chocolate Production in the US

How sweet it is

While the industry suffered some setbacks during the recessionary period, it is expected to grow over the next five years. Companies will likely shift their focus to organic and dark chocolates in order to capitalize on the greater awareness of health issues. Volatile prices of inputs like sugar and cocoa may threaten industry profitability, but increased innovation and more efficient technology will result in further growth.

The Chocolate Production industry manufactures chocolate from cacao beans, sells raw chocolate, and makes chocolate products and confectioneries. Other ingredients, such as flavorings, syrups, nuts, fruits, and preservatives, are purchased from various other industries

and combined with raw chocolate to produce many of this industry's products.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.


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Companies Mentioned in this Report: The Hershey Company, Mars Inc., Nestle SA, Kraft Foods

Report Table of Contents:

Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS
Supply Chain
Products & Services
Demand Determinants
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS
Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance

KEY STATISTICS
Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY

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