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What Would the Holiday Season Be Without Chocolate and Candy?
For centuries, classic confectionery treats – like candy canes, Hanukkah gelt and peppermint bark – have brought holiday cheer to American families as they celebrate the winter holidays.
Gifting chocolate and candy and sharing these treats with loved ones makes the season even more special, and even with all of the joy brought about by gifting and sharing their favorites, consumers understand that chocolate and candy are treats.
Nassau Candy’s Barry Rosenbaum Becomes Chairman of NCA’s Board of Trustees
During the fall meeting of the National Confectioners Association’s board of trustees on Tuesday, October 26, Barry Rosenbaum, president of Nassau Candy Distributors, presided over his first meeting as the new chairman of NCA’s board of trustees, moving from his previous position as the board’s vice chairman.
There’s No Wrong Way To Enjoy Candy Corn
It might be a bit divisive – you either love it or you don’t – but there’s no more iconic treat to enjoy during the Halloween season than candy corn. And there is no greater debate in American households this time of year than deciding the “right” way to eat candy corn.
Fortunately, the National Confectioners Association recently released the definitive deep dive on how people enjoy this classic treat.
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ABOUT NCA
The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade organization for the U.S. confectionery industry, which generates more than $37 billion in retail sales each year. Making chocolate, candy, gum and mints, the industry employs nearly 58,000 workers in more than 1,600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states. NCA advocates for an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and work to ensure that chocolate and candy are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy.
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.
