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The top 50 snack and bakery companies of 2025

The highest-ranked players in the field again saw more ups than downs, good news in the face of ongoing formidable market conditions.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
December 23, 2025

Between inflation, surging materials costs, tariffs, and other factors at play, U.S. are feeling the pinch of surging prices. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports in its Consumer Price Index for September 2025 that most of the consumer-forward price categories tracked by the agency had increased over the previous 12 months, up about 3% overall.


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2025 Bakery of the Year: Turano Baking Co.

Building on decades of baking history, the family-owned operation has its eyes on future growth and innovation.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
November 17, 2025

In the face of growth and tech upgrades, the company puts customers first.


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Candy Cash

State of the Industry 2025: Novelty candy sees some sweet results

Sales of the confectionery category experienced double-digit growth for the year.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
September 25, 2025

Consumers purchased more items in the category this year than in the previous 12-month period.


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a large container of Twizzlers Strawberry Flavored Twists candy.

State of the Industry 2025: Non-chocolate makers adapt to new trends

Consumers are drawn to BFY options, novel flavor combinations, and textures like freeze-dried candy.
Chris Lewis
September 24, 2025

The sector is focusing on cleaner ingredients and more distinct offerings.


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vitamin c pops

State of the Industry 2025: Hard year for hard candy

Consumers are looking for social-media-shareable options, and health-related claims like zero sugar.
Ed Finkel
September 24, 2025

The “grandma’s purse” category aims to step up its game.


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Hershey Orange Cream

State of the Industry 2025: Mints hold steady over the year

With ups and downs among producers, the category overall broke even.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
September 24, 2025

While sales of sugarless products remained even compared to the previous year, regular items saw their bubble burst.


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trident vibes cotton candy

State of the Industry 2025: Gum sales drop over recent months

The category is still a multi-million business, but producers are facing declining demand.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
September 23, 2025

While sales of sugarless products remained even compared to the previous year, regular items saw their bubble burst.


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Esther Price Milk Chocolate Lemon Meltaway candy.

State of the Industry 2025: Chocolate consumers keep craving treats

Challenges and uncertainty continue, but resilient producers continue to innovate.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
September 23, 2025

Despite ongoing cocoa market volatility and other obstacles, candy companies keep delivering the chocolate treats shoppers desire.


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dubai chocolate

State of the Industry 2025: Candy producers focus on new flavors, trends

Gen Z, Millennial consumers are seeking unique confectionery experiences.
Lis Parker
Liz Parker Kuhn
September 22, 2025

When picking out sweet treats, shoppers are looking for variety in portion and pack sizes.


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lesser evil snacks

2025 Snack Producer of the Year: LesserEvil

Since the CEO purchased LesserEvil, the BFY brand has grown leaps and bounds, innovated in numerous ways, and joined an international food giant.
Jenni Spinner, Chief Editor, Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
Jenni Spinner
September 19, 2025

Better-for-you bites are growing more rapidly than their conventional counterparts, according to Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s State of the Industry: Snacks coverage. 


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