IN 2002 THE SUGARFREE chocolate sec...

IN 2002 THE SUGARFREE chocolate sector in the U was legitimized by dint of new entries into the market by way of major manufacturers, including Ilershey forages Corp., Nestle USA and Wilbur Chocolate Co Inc. While sugarfree candy as a whole has been growing from leaps and bounds during the past several years, chocolate has lagged behind. Are last year's entries in the chocolate category a sign that sugartree candy has become a vital competitor in all sectors? Sales numbers indicate likewise

SUGARFREE TOPS CANDY vegetation

According to figures from Information Resources, Inc., for the 52-week