We are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski, along with two members of her staff. She was a great supporter of our industry and champion for our member companies in Indiana, and she served as co-chair of the Congressional Candy Caucus since its inception…
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National Candy Month Celebrates Summer Fun with Americans’ Favorite Treats
June 1 marks the beginning of National Candy Month, a month-long event that occurs each June to celebrate Americans’ favorite confectionery treats, their contributions to emotional well-being and the good times they bring to summer occasions.
Confectionery Companies Release Forest Conservation and Cocoa Supply Chain Framework
Today, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) and the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) released policy principles calling for implementing a mandatory due diligence framework in the United States to address the risk of deforestation in the cocoa supply chain and support efforts to restore and conserve forests.
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2021 Sees Record Sales For Confectionery Category
Cleveland — Confectionery closed out the year with another strong December, taking 2021 overall category growth into the double digits. Combined chocolate, non-chocolate, gum and mint sales increased 10.2 percent for the 52 weeks ending December 26 versus a year…
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91% of Americans Plan to Share a Confectionery Treat with Some-Bunny They Love This Easter Season
The National Confectioners Association revealed today that an overwhelming 91% of Americans plan to share their favorite confectionery treats with family, friends and other special people in their lives during the 2022 Easter season. Additionally, more than 90% of Americans who make Easter baskets plan to include chocolate and candy in their baskets as part of this special occasion, according to NCA.
Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces New Show Locations for 2024 and Beyond
The National Confectioners Association today announced that its Sweets & Snacks Expo will make a historic move to host the premier trade show for the confectionery and snack industries in a rotation between Indianapolis and Las Vegas over the next ten years. This announcement comes as the show convenes to celebrate 25 years of candy and snack innovation.
Sales Of Chocolate and Candy Hit All-Time High
Despite two years of incredible changes, consumers are still engaging with their favorite treats. In 2021, chocolate and candy sales were up 11% over 2020, and up 15.4% over 2019 as consumers increasingly focused on seasonal celebrations, sharing and gifting, and emotional well-being, according to the third annual State of Treating report published by the National Confectioners Association.
NCA Welcomes Lee Anne Pirrello as New Vice President of Member Value & Engagement Strategy
The National Confectioners Association has announced that Lee Anne Pirrello has joined its staff as its new vice president of member value and engagement strategy. In this role, Pirrello will build relationships with current and prospective member companies, oversee retention and engagement efforts and facilitate NCA’s industry-leading signature events and education.
This Blogger Gets It Right When It Comes to Treating
At NCA, we have many conversations with our member companies, consumers, politicians and other stakeholders about what it means to treat as part of a happy, balanced lifestyle and how confectionery’s impact on emotional well-being is connected to physical well-being.
After a Year of Record-Setting Confectionery Sales, Valentine’s Day 2022 Will Be a Treat for Consumers and Industry Alike
After a year of double-digit sales growth, confectionery sales leading up to Valentine’s Day 2022 are expected to top $3.4 billion as consumers look for fun and unique ways to treat themselves and retailers seek new ways to delight their shoppers in the COVID-19 environment.
2022 Confectionery Leadership Awards Honor Hy-Vee’s Todd Gean and Cracker Barrel’s Drew Germain
The National Confectioners Association and Candy & Snack TODAY have announced the recipients of the 2022 Confectionery Leadership Awards: Todd Gean, Category Manager – Candy, Hy-Vee, Inc.; and Drew Germain, Director of Merchandise Buying, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
NCA Announces 2022 Future Leadership Program Class
The National Confectioners Association has announced the eight members joining the 2022 class of its Future Leadership Program, which is dedicated to helping young professionals across the confectionery industry access networking and professional development opportunities to grow their careers.
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