Sweet Snacks

The category of sweet snacks covers a broad spectrum, from candies to baked goods to nut - and grained-based products. Some defy categorization such as Jell-O. Candies include traditional candy bars, such as those made by Hershey’s and Nestlé’s, to the high-end gift chocolates like those made by Godiva and See’s. Baked goods include cookies, crackers, cupcakes and pastries. This category boasts iconic names such as Ring Dings, Twinkies and Moon Pies. Grain - and nut-based snacks include products such as caramel-covered popcorn like Cracker Jacks and Fiddle Faddle. Ice cream also continues to be a popular American snack. They consume nearly 5 gallons per capita annually, according to the Canadian Dairy Information Center.