A membership with the National Confectioners Association offers unparalleled support for confectionery businesses of all sizes.
- We provide robust advocacy and communication for the industry, ensuring your business interests are promoted and protected at every level.
- Our world-class events, both in-person and online, foster connections between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, brokers, and retail partners – the entire confectionery ecosystem.
- As an NCA member company, your entire team gains access to industry insights, relevant resources, and a community dedicated to innovation.
Confectionery manufacturers are firms or corporations engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of confectionery products. Not a confectionery manufacturer? Check out more information about joining as a confectionery supplier or confectionery broker instead.
Advocacy: Freedom to Operate
NCA serves as your voice in Washington and at the state level to influence and understand the laws that impact your business. Our goal is to create an environment in which you can focus on running your business and leave politics to us.
Federal & State Level Engagement
- Washington Forum Fly-In: Spend a day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., sharing your business story with lawmakers and give a face to the U.S. confectionery industry and our economic impact.
- State Advocacy Days: When issues heat up in your state, NCA is on top of it. In addition to activating our state affairs advocacy team, we often put together state capitol days, inviting NCA member companies to join us in educating state legislators about considerations that impact our industry’s ability to effectively operate.
Regulatory Guidance: Compliance as a Core Competency
We help your company understand and implement the regulations required to stay compliant. Our resources help keep your business at the forefront of the evolving regulatory landscape. These tools include:
- One-on-one assistance from food safety and regulatory experts.
- Ongoing education in person and online on labeling, food safety, EPR, and more.
- Monthly Regulatory Update emails.
Connectivity: Community That Drives Business
Join a community dedicated to elevating the candy industry through collaboration. Our in-person and online events connect you with vendor suppliers, manufacturers, brokers, distributors, and retailers of every channel.
- Sweets & Snacks Expo: Get business done!
- State of the Industry Conference: Meet up with more than 600 industry friends for education and networking.
- Washington Forum: Lend your voice and share your story to achieve positive policy outcomes.
- Affinity groups: Meet like-minded industry professionals in our education and networking groups, like the Young Professionals Network and Women’s Leadership Group.
Online networking, education, and professional development: Gain greater insights and develop your confectionery career.
Industry Research and Education: Staying in the Know
Get the data you need to make strategic business decisions, conducted in partnership with Circana, 210 Analytics, and other trusted sources. Plus, access a variety of industry related content from Candy & Snack Today magazine, the CEO Report, Short & Sweet, NCA SmartBrief, and more. Dig into our insights and show up like a consultant at your next customer meeting.
Additional Services
Questions about membership? Contact Membership@CandyUSA.com or call (202) 534-1440.
