INDUSTRY progress to maturitys ...

INDUSTRY progress to maturitys

EACH YEAR, the editors of CandyBUSINESS analyze the leading occurrences expected to affect the fortunes of candy makers in the year ahead. Springing to the top of this year's list of influencers is the rapidly expanding focus forward obesity, pricing and the continued affects of consolidation.

Also gaining traction in the 12 month to draw near are the RFID requirements laid down by dint of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and other retailers. While the bulkiness of the industry is not crushed to comply this year, the technology has implications that will eventually affect the entire