Snack Foods Manufacturing
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Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
Snack Food Association
Information resources available from this trade association include:
Snack World Magazine
http://am1.sosland.com/olive/ode/snackworld/
Trade publication features industry news and information for snack food manufacturers, with topics
covered including the annual state of the industry report, recent snack food introductions, new
products and services, legislative and regulatory issues, and more. Current and prior issues can
be viewed free online.
State of the Industry Report
http://www.sfa.org/products/productlist.aspx
See "Publications" section
Annual state of the industry report reviews sales trends for 14 snack food categories, and also
includes comparative sales data for the top-selling brands in each category. Report can be viewed
free online in the August issue of Snack World Magazine.
SFA Member Survey Report
http://www.sfa.org/products/productlist.aspx
See "Publications" section
Annual member survey provides a comprehensive review of the snack food industry, with topics covered
including sales and marketing, operating costs and profitability, delivery and distribution, and
international export activity.
Snack Food Production
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
Snack Food Manufacturing
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In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
Snack Food Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "31191"
Industry statistics for snack food manufacturers include industry sales and sales trends, market size
and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment
trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national,
state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
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and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends
and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview,
Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
Snack Food Manufacturers
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "31191"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for snack food manufacturers.
Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business
start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free
online.
Snack Food Association
SFA Member Survey Report
http://www.sfa.org/products/productlist.aspx
See "Publications" section
Annual member survey provides a comprehensive review of the snack food industry, with topics covered
including sales and marketing, operating costs and profitability, delivery and distribution, and international
export activity.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
Snack Food Association / American Bakers Association
Salary and Benefits Survey
http://www.sfa.org/products/productlist.aspx
See "Publications" section
Salary and benefits survey includes data collected from all segments of the baking and snack foods
industries, with salary data broken down by both region and plant size. The benefits section provides
information on various benefit practices, including insurance and retirement plans, disability and
wellness programs, and paid time off policies.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Salary survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national
and state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample
pages for selected job positions are accessible free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Food Processing
http://www.bls.gov/food-processing-occupations.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is available free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
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For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
The Food Institute
Food Business Mergers and Acquisitions
http://www.foodinstitute.com/manda.cfm
Annual publication provides detailed analysis of mergers and acquisitions in the food industry, with
categories covered including snack food manufacturers. Table of contents and sample excerpt can be
viewed free online.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, Mergerstat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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