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Top 25 Confectionery companies based in the United States

Name: Confectionery companies based in the United States
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026 1,538 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 1,538 confectionery companies headquartered in the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 116,775 professional contacts across them, including 27,341 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers confectionery companies headquartered in the United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 19, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 19, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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The 25 largest confectionery companies based in the United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 1,538 confectionery companies based in the United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to confectionery companies: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Mondelēz International	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	52,623 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Mondelēz International, Inc.(NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately individuals around…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
2	Kellogg Company	Indirect evidence	Battle Creek, MI, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	11,973 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “At Kellanova, our vision is to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
3	The Hershey Company	Indirect evidence	Hershey, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	9,341 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Hershey Company is an industry-leading snacks company with a purpose to make more moments of goodness and a vision to lead next generation snacking.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
4	Wrigley	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	2,647 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We’ve moved!” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
5	Ferrara	Indirect evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,884 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “For generations, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
6	Pepperidge Farm	Indirect evidence	Norwalk, CT, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,752 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The first ingredient listed on a pack of our iconic Goldfish® crackers is ‘smiles’.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
7	Godiva Chocolatier	Indirect evidence	White Plains, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,746 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “GODIVA Chocolatier is a global leader in premium, artisanal chocolate.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
8	Shearer's Foods	Indirect evidence	Massillon, OH, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,721 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
9	UTZ Brands, INC	Indirect evidence	Hanover, PA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,698 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Utz Brands, Inc.(NYSE: UTZ) manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks through popular brands, including Utz®, On The Border® Chips & Dips, Zapp's® and Boulder Canyon®…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
10	See's Candies	Indirect evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,454 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “For 100 years, See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
11	Ghirardelli Chocolate Company	Indirect evidence	San Leandro, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	1,094 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Founded in 1852, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
12	Hostess Brands	Indirect evidence	Lenexa, KS, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	828 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Hostess Brands, Inc.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
13	Sugar Foods LLC	Indirect evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	785 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Sugar Foods is a privately-held company founded in 1948 which began as a local bulk sugar distributor throughout the New York metro area.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
14	Clif BAR	Indirect evidence	Emeryville, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	551 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “ABOUT CLIF BAR For more than 30 years, Clif Bar has crafted nutritious and organic food for its CLIF®, CLIF Kid®, and LUNA® brands.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
15	Blommer Chocolate Company	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	532 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Blommer Chocolate Company provides comprehensive business solutions for domestic and international customers of all sizes in the confectionery, baking and dairy industries.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
16	ACH Food Companies, INC	Indirect evidence	Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	450 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “ACH Food Companies, Inc.(ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company competing in two categories – Baking Ingredients, and Cooking Oil.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
17	It'sugar	Indirect evidence	Fort Lauderdale, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	436 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “IT’SUGAR was founded to create an environment that fosters the greatest feeling of happiness and humor; that allows you to smile and laugh out loud without judgment.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
18	PIM Brands	Indirect evidence	Park Ridge, NJ, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	398 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “PIM Brands, Inc.(PIM) is one of North America’s premier makers of fruit snacks, confections, and other treats.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
19	Jelly Belly Candy Company	Indirect evidence	Fairfield, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	375 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “With candy-making roots dating back to 1869, Jelly Belly Candy Company is family-owned and operated with the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of its founding family.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
20	Lolli & Pops	Indirect evidence	San Francisco, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	352 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “We believe candy is so much more than candy.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
21	Dessert Holdings	Indirect evidence	St Paul, MN, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	324 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Dessert Holdings is North America’s leading premium dessert company, providing scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary artistry, real ingredients, and operational…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
22	Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory	Indirect evidence	Durango, CO, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	311 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is a retail franchisor and manufacturer of premium confections.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
23	Milk BAR	Indirect evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	309 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “MILK BAR is a sweet shop that’s been turning familiar treats upside down and on their heads, shaking up the dessert scene since 2008.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
24	Otis Spunkmeyer	Indirect evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	292 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Otis Spunkmeyer is a leader in the sweet baked goods industry providing frozen cookie dough, thaw and serve cookies and muffins, coffee cakes, pastries, brownies and more to…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
25	Nassau Candy Distributors, INC	Indirect evidence	Hicksville, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	283 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Nassau Candy is one of North America's largest and most respected wholesale candy distributors, fine food suppliers, and private label manufacturers.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: confectionery companies. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names confectionery companies.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of confectionery companies, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name confectionery companies. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Confectionery companies based in the United States at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026

23.4%Verified-email coverage

75.9Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

3.2%Largest-city concentration · New York

Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

745

11-50

456

51-200

206

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 1,538 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among confectionery companies, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United States whose own description of what they do matches “confectionery companies”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names confectionery companies), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among confectionery companies, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United States are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 27,341 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 19, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names confectionery companies, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many confectionery companies are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,538 confectionery companies headquartered in the United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Mondelēz International, headquartered in Chicago, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most confectionery companies?

New York leads with 49 headquartered companies, followed by Chicago (32) and Los Angeles (32).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 27,341 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 1,538 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 19, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.