Article: The year ahead. (Industry Developments).(Industry Overview)

Consolidation is squeezing companies as global market pressures forge far-flung alliances and at-home merger activity. CandyBUSINESS examines the competitive influences, opportunities and public issues expected to shape the industry in 2003.

IF THE SECOND HALF of 2002 is a gauge of what lies ahead, the year is stacking up to be one of tactical and strategic moves for the confectionery industry. Just a few of the influences carrying over from last year include a run-up in ingredient prices, an essentially flat year for category sales and the growing assault on Americans' eating habits. Placed against a background of continued weakness in most of the world's ...

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