The Business of Manufacturing Snack Foods Before the “Big Game”

Tailgaters rejoice! Census Bureau has data on snack food manufacturers, sales of popular snacks. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers The Business of Manufacturing Snack Foods Before the "Big Game" When our thoughts turn to the "Big Game" or the championship game of the National Football League, we think food — especially of the snack variety. Whether we gather around a big-screen TV at home or enjoy a pre-game tailgate party in the stadium's parking lot, it's all about the food: chips, popcorn, pretzels, dip, crackers and the like are "Big Game" staples. Read More How much do we love our snacks around this time of year? The U.S. Census Bureau serves up plenty of data providing a glimpse into our passion for snacks. According to the 2019 County Business Patterns (CBP), there were 717 Snack Food Manufacturing establishments in the United States that employed 62,758 paid workers during the pay period including March 12 in 2019. Continue reading to learn more about: Snack food manufacturing and manufacturing establishments Where Big Game players are from NFL metro areas Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Census Bureau Serves a Hearty Spread of Holiday Food Industry Statistics: Data reveal the business of the holiday food industry from agriculture to manufacturing to wholesalers and retailers. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency management, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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