From $64 Billion In 2010, Snack Foods Expected To Reach $77 Billion In Sales In 2015

Retail sales of packaged snack foods in the United States rose from $56 billion in 2006 to $64 billion in 2010, according to the report "Snack Foods in the U.S., 4th Edition," from Packaged Facts. The company sees the market reaching $77 billion in 2015, as people eat out less and look food options that suit their busier lives. Growth should also be supported by healthier snack options to help counter obesity and other health concerns but which also appeal to consumers looking for new flavors or eating formats.