Fast Market Research recommends "Confectionery Market in the US 2014-2018" from TechNavio, now available

Boston, MA -- (SBWire) -- 07/29/2014 --The Confectionery market in the US is comprised of chocolates, sugar confectionery, and gum. In 2013, the Chocolate segment was the leader in the Confectionery market in the US followed by Sugar Confectionery and Gum. US consumers are consuming more dark chocolate because of its health benefits, which is driving demand in the Chocolate segment of the market.

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Confectionery market in the US will grow at a CAGR of 3.42 percent in terms of revenue and 1.51 percent in terms of volume over the period 2013-2018.

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The Confectionery market in the US can be divided into three segments: Chocolate, Sugar Confectionery, and Gum. The Chocolate segment was the largest segment in 2013, accounting for more than 50 percent of the market.

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TechNavio's report, the Confectionery Market in the US 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on the Confectionery market landscape in the US and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key Vendors

- Hershey's Co.
- Mars Inc.
- Mondelez International
- Nestle SA

Other Prominent Vendors

- Amano Artisan Chocolate
- American Licorice Co.
- Atkinson Candy Co.
- Boyer Brothers
- Dr August
- Ferrara Candy Co.
- Group Bimbo
- Hammond's Candies
- Kegg's Candies
- Kraft
- Lotte
- PepsiCo
- Reed's
- Russell Stover Candies
- Taza Chocolate
- The Idaho Candy Co.
- The Jelly Belly Candy Co.
- The Warrell
- Yildiz Holding

Key Market Driver

- Increasing Desire for Indulgence
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Key Market Challenge

- Rising Sugar Costs
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Key Market Trend

- Point of Sale Promotions
- For a full, detailed list, view our report.

Key Questions Answered in this Report

- What will the market size be in 2018 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
- What is driving this market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in this market space?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

Companies Mentioned in this Report: Hershey's Co., Mars Inc., Mondelez International, Nestle SA, Amano Artisan Chocolate, American Licorice Co., Atkinson Candy Co., Boyer Brothers, Dr August, Ferrara Candy Co., Group Bimbo, Hammond's Candies, Kegg's Candies, Kraft, Lotte, PepsiCo, Reed's, Russell Stover Candies, Taza Chocolate, The Idaho Candy Co., The Jelly Belly Candy Co., The Warrell, Yildiz Holding

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