Indian food industry is widely regarded as a sunshine industry of the country, and snacks and confectionery comprise a major share of the overall retail segment for food. The rise in disposable income among the population, the surplus food production and the changes in consumption patterns have together contributed to the fast-paced growth of the snacks and confectionery segment. A number of domestic as well as multinational snacks and confectionery-based companies are doing brisk business in India. The spread of organised retail has also ensured the widened reach of such food products among a larger section of the community. Going ahead, the low level of penetration of organised snacks and confectionery products in rural regions have led to robust opportunities for growth. Hide this