The global outlook series on Candy provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. An easy guide to What, Why, When, How, Where, and Who of an industry, the global outlook series provides a bird’s eye view of the trends shaping the candy industry, and enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities. Richly annotated with 62 market data tables, and accompanying pictorial representations, the US retail market is critically evaluated. The discussion is also seasoned with demographic, and consumer behavioral trends. Other regional markets briefly discussed include Canada, Mexico, UK, Norway, Hungary, Switzerland, China, India, and Indonesia, among others. The purpose of the abstracted regional market discussion is to provide a prelude to these markets, and their unique dynamics. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 557 companies worldwide.