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.
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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.
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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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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.
NEW PHA REPORT: Chocolate and Candy Companies are Providing more Transparency to Consumers and Empowering them to Make Informed Choices
America’s chocolate and candy companies are providing more transparency, choice, and portion guidance options for consumers, according to a new report issued today by Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and the National Confectioners Association (NCA).
US And EU Confectionery Companies Call For Action To Address Sugar Supply Chain Crisis
Today, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) and the Association of Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery Industries of Europe (CAOBISCO) released the following joint statement calling for governments of both the United States and Europe to take urgent action to address shortfalls in the sugar market.
Research Reveals Ways Lead and Cadmium in Chocolate May be Reduced
Chocolate Industry and As You Sow release three-year, collaborative study BERKELEY, CA –A new report released today by As You Sow and the National Confectioners Association is the result of a three-year effort by a multi-disciplinary panel of four experts…
National Confectioners Association Statement on Passing of Rep. Jackie Walorski
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…
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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