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[INFOGRAPHIC] Halloween 2020 By The Numbers

22 Oct 2020

[INFOGRAPHIC] Halloween 2020 By The Numbers

22 Oct 2020
The Halloween season accounts for about $4.6 billion in confectionery sales each year.
96% of parents plan to celebrate Halloween this year.
65% will participate in trick-or-treating.
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Every-Bunny Has An Opinion On The “Right” Way To Enjoy Easter Treats

29 Mar 2023

Is there a right way to eat a chocolate Easter bunny? The National Confectioners Association asked and Americans answered: most consumers say they eat the ears first (78%), while some signaled they eat chocolate bunnies’ feet first (17%) or tail first (5%). This seasonal enthusiasm extends to the rest of the candy aisle, as 84% of Americans say they plan to celebrate the 2023 Easter season by sharing or gifting some kind of confectionery treat.

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NCA Statement on California Bill (AB 418) to Ban Certain Food Ingredients

23 Mar 2023

In response to the recent introduction of California AB 418 that would ban the manufacture, sale or distribution of food products containing certain ingredients, the National Confectioners Association issued the following statement: 

“Chocolate and candy are safe to enjoy, as they have been for centuries. We strongly oppose AB 418 because there is no evidence to support banning the ingredients listed in the bill.

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