According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), Chocolate represents 60% of the $35 billion US confectionery industry and US chocolate sales total more than $21 billion annually. It is reported that on average people consume 12.57 pounds of chocolate per year. NCA also finds that consumers enjoy chocolate as a treat, averaging two to three times per week. 

For fans craving a breakfast that is wholesome yet convenient, Kellogg's Raisin Bran with Bananas provides real fruit and a good source of potassium. The addition of real banana slices is a simple, sweet complement to the crispy bran flakes, sun-ripened raisins, and whole grains and fiber.

Chiquita Fruit Solutions offers more than 250 tropical-fruit ingredient products in a wide variety of packaging types and sizes.

Dole Food Company Inc. will sell two businesses to Itochu Corp for $1.7 billion in cash