In a clear sign of continued enthusiasm for seasonal celebrations, 92% of Americans plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate and candy. With offerings that range in price, variety and size, there’s never been a better time to share these holiday treats with your friends, family and loved ones.
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NCA Announces 2023 Future Leadership Program Class
The National Confectioners Association today announced six confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2023 Future Leadership Program. The program is dedicated to helping young professionals across the confectionery industry access networking and professional development opportunities to grow their careers.
NCA Statement on Consumer Reports Chocolate and Cocoa Study
In response to the December 15, 2022, Consumer Reports study on chocolate and cocoa, the National Confectioners Association released the following statement: Chocolate and cocoa are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) guidelines cited in the Consumer Reports study are not food safety standards.
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Candy Category Dollar Sales Up 11% Through November
Washington — Candy sales remain strong for the year, with dollar gains for chocolate, candy and gum and mints continuing for the year versus 2021, according to data from Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). Dollar sales for total candy, mints and…
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Get to Know Candy Consumers In New NCA Report
Non-chocolate candy is a consumer favorite during prosperous, inflationary and pandemic times, reveals the National Confectioners Association in a new report out today. The second-largest selling confectionery category, non-chocolate candy represents 32% of all U.S. confectionery dollar sales and growth is outpacing that of all other segments, reports data partner IRI.
Holiday Treats Help Bring Connection to the Winter Holidays
With the new year fast approaching, the winter holidays are a time of both nostalgia and looking towards the future – and the confectionery industry is honored that chocolate and candy play such a key role in the celebrations for so many Americans.
Consumers Set To Spread Holiday Cheer By Gifting Chocolate and Candy
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for the confectionery industry: the winter holidays. Chocolate and candy can play a role in year-round celebrations, but the $4.9 billion winter holidays season is where these treats shine, with more than half of Americans saying they plan to celebrate the season by gifting confectionery products.
BREAKING NEWS: There Is A Right Way to Enjoy Candy Corn
Is there a better debate than the one surrounding candy corn? Love it or hate it, consumers report that there is a right way to enjoy it – and the National Confectioners Association has done the heavy lifting in terms of public opinion research to get to the bottom of this burning question. A recent NCA survey found that 33% of candy corn loyalists nibble the narrow white end, just 16% start with the wider yellow end – and more than half of all consumers just go for it and eat the entire piece at once.
Halloween is Always A Treat – This Year, It’s Even Sweeter
Chocolate and candy are a centerpiece in so many Halloween traditions – making the season’s arrival the most exciting time of the year for the confectionery industry. I’m thrilled to share that this year, the Halloween season is even sweeter because America’s chocolate and candy companies delivered on their commitment to helping consumers manage their sugar intake by providing more transparency, choice and portion guidance options when it comes to our favorite treats.
93% of Americans Plan to Celebrate the 2022 Halloween Season
Spooky, ooky, creepy and crawly? It must be Halloween – and this year, 93% of Americans intend to celebrate in a big way with plans to enjoy their favorite chocolate and candy treats, according to a recent survey from the National Confectioners Association. Whether consumers are enjoying new and innovative offerings or classic candy corn, confectionery is an iconic part of the season’s celebrations.
Statement From The National Confectioners Association On Judge’s Decision To Allow for Harmful U.S. Sugar Merger To Continue
Today, the National Confectioners Association released the following statement after a federal judge allowed U.S. Sugar’s acquisition of Imperial Sugar to proceed
Chocolate and Candy Are Always A Treat
In 2017, Mars Wrigley, Ferrero, Ferrara Candy Company, Lindt, Ghirardelli Chocolate, and Russell Stover Chocolates joined forces in a landmark agreement to help consumers manage their sugar intake. In a commitment to Partnership for a Healthier America, these companies set an ambitious goal to provide more transparency, create more portion guidance options in innovative packaging, and educate consumers about how unique products like chocolate and candy can play a role in a happy, balanced lifestyle.
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