The National Confectioners Association today announced the five confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2021 Future Leadership Program, which is dedicated to helping young professionals across the confectionery industry access networking and professional development opportunities to grow their careers.
Uncovering the Confectionery Category’sNew Retail Landscape
NCA is excited to announce a three-part insights-driven series that explores the impact of COVID-19 on consumer behavior and seasonal and everyday confectionery sales. In addition to the full report, each installment features an executive summary with key highlights and infographics that can be shared broadly. Dive into these exclusive reports today to deepen your understanding of what has happened to the category over the past eight months and find out what might be ahead.
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NCA Releases Third COVID-19 Report Examining Seasonal Confectionery Trends
The National Confectioners Association announced today that the third report in its three-part series on COVID-19 confectionery shopping trends is now available. The report, titled Seasonal Confectionery Purchase Decisions: 2020, explores seasonal confectionery trends during the COVID-19 pandemic and rounds out the groundbreaking research series, which launched in October.
Sweets & Snacks Expo Moving To Indianapolis For 2021 Show
The 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo will be held at the Indiana Convention Center In Indianapolis from June 22 to 25, according to NCA. The move from Chicago’s McCormick Place was the result of “careful consideration and close examination of all options given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and regional differences across the country when it comes to public events,” the Association reports.
The Power of SWEET
Manufacturers of chocolate, candy, gum and mints directly employ nearly 54,000 people across the United States with more than 600,000 jobs supported in related industries, including agriculture, retail, transportation and more. Altogether, the confectionery industry contributes over $44 billion to the U.S. economy each year and has at least one manufacturing facility in each of the fifty U.S. states.
Always A TREAT
America’s leading chocolate and candy companies have committed to providing consumers with information, options, and support as they enjoy their favorite treats, pledging half of their individually wrapped products will be available in sizes that contain 200 calories or less per pack and 90 percent will feature calorie information on the front of the pack by 2022.
Fun and UNIQUE
Chocolate, candy, gum and mints hold a special place in our lives. From holidays and celebrations to everyday moments of joy, confectionery can play a role in a happy, balanced lifestyle. America’s candy makers are proud to be part of those family traditions. Yes, we makes delicious treats, but we’re also helping to make memories.
Meet our MEMBER COMPANIES
Madelaine Chocolate Company
Established in 1949, the Madelaine Chocolate Company is an American family-owned and run company based in Rockaway Beach, New York, and its chocolates have been part of American family life for over 70 years. From holidays, birthdays and every special occasion in between, the Madelaine Chocolate Company always uses the finest quality chocolate, innovative shapes and unique Italian foils to make its products special. See how the Madelaine Chocolate Company makes its festive Valentine’s Day foil-wrapped chocolate on its episode of The Sweet Life.
Find out more about other NCA member companies in your state!
Did You Know?
93%
of people believe that candy can be part of a happy, balanced lifestyle
2-3x
Number of times per week, most people in the U.S. enjoy chocolate & candy
110
One U.S. confectionery job supports ten other American jobs
ABOUT NCA
The National Confectioners Association is the trade organization that promotes the unique role of chocolate, candy, gum and mints in a happy, balanced lifestyle and the companies that make these special treats. Through advocacy and regulatory guidance, communications, industry insights and retail and supply chain engagement, NCA helps create an environment that enables candy makers to thrive. Confections are produced in all 50 states, creating jobs for approximately 54,000 workers in more than 1,300 manufacturing facilities across the country.
OUR MISSION
Foster an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and promote the unique role of confections in a happy, balanced lifestyle. The National Confectioners Association advances, protects and promotes the confectionery industry.
OUR VISION
Chocolate and candy are celebrated for their contributions to our culture, our society, our economy and our everyday moments of joy.
