Washington — 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…
Events
NCA To Open Washington Forum @ Home Registration Monday, August 17
Washington, DC — NCA will open registration for its annual Washington Forum event on Monday with a Washington Forum @ Home ([email protected]) platform that includes a series of video conferences and digital programs in which the Association will share political…
NCA Plans Virtual Town Hall As Forum For Current Events Impacting Industry
Washington DC — Citing the need to connect with the confectionery community on current issues and offer a platform to showcase the work being done by its members, the National Confectioners Association will host a virtual NCA Town Hall meeting…
Sweets & Snack On Demand Goes Live With Hundreds Of Product Innovations
Washington — Helping keep the Sweets & Snacks community connected from anywhere at any time, NCA launched the Sweets & Snacks On Demand digital platform, according to the Association. Sweets & Snacks On Demand is a four-part experience geared to…
NCA Cancels 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Washington, DC — Earlier today NCA’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a recommendation by the Executive Committee to cancel the 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo. In a statement to the industry, NCA President & CEO John Downs said: “Of course,…
Downs Energizes Crowd With Opening State Of Industry Address
Boca Raton, FL — The lights dropped while The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again” bleared through the loudspeakers as NCA President & CEO John Downs took the State of the Industry Conference stage to kick off the event with a…
Walmart, Five Below Buyers Receiving Confectionery Leadership Awards
Washington — Melody Phan Rich, senior buying manager, seasonal, for Walmart, Inc. and Five Below, Inc.’s Senior Buyer Michael Smull are the recipients of the 2020 Confectionery Leadership Awards, presented by NCA and Candy & Snack TODAY. The awards will…
Sweets & Snacks Expo Gets New Look, Event Registration Opens
Washington — NCA has revealed new branding for the Sweets & Snacks Expo, which is now open for registration, according to the Association. This year’s installment will take place May 19 to 21 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The redesign includes a…
Enhanced Destination Retail Among 2019 Expo Must-See Features
Chicago — Debuting at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo is a completely redesigned Destination Retail, presented by NCA and IMC, featuring the latest in front-end merchandising, new candy and snacks shopping occasions and merchandising solutions to transform the buying…
Maly, Panzetta To Receive 2019 Confectionery Leadership Awards
Washington, DC — Celebrating contributions made to the chocolate and candy industry, NCA is presenting Cindy Maly from Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Stephanie Panzetta from Weis Markets, Inc. with 2019 Confectionery Leadership Awards. The honorees’ achievements include demonstrating category management…
Buyer Registration Opens For 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Washington — Buyers can now register to attend the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo, the largest show in North America representing the confectionery and snacking industries, NCA reports. The Expo is set for May 21 to 23 at Chicago’s McCormick…
Sweets & Snacks Expo Initiates Call For 2019 Speakers
Scheduled to take place May 21 to 23, the signature event for the confectionery and snack industries, “provides speakers with a tremendous venue to showcase their area of expertise as the event welcomes more than 90 percent of the confectionery…
Panelists Named For Sweets & Snacks Expo Female Leadership Session
Washington, DC — Successful entrepreneurs, industry executives and thought leaders will participate on the Sweets & Snacks Expo’s What’s Next in the Rise of Female Entrepreneurs and Leaders panel. The Expo has revealed the following individuals are scheduled to weigh…
