This Survey covers the processing and manufacturing of foods and nonalcoholic beverages for human consumption. This industry classification includes food manufacturers and packagers - companies involved in the late stages of producing consumer food products. "Packaged Foods & Meats" and "Soft Drinks" are GICS sub-industries in the "Consumer Staples" sector of the S&P 1500. Industry Surveys covers more than 50 of the largest and most significant US industries. The information provided for each follows the same general format: the industry's recent performance, an analysis of trends that will influence it in the future, and a broad and fundamental overview of its structure. Both text and data are provided, as are references to additional sources of industry information, including Web sites. | 
