NCA report highlights economic impact of confectionery manufacturing
Candy makers support nearly 700K jobs.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has released a new report outlining the role confectionery manufacturing plays in the U.S. economy.
Makers of chocolate, candy, gum and mints support nearly 700,000 American jobs, with about 58,000 jobs created in confectionery manufacturing alone. For every job created in confectionery manufacturing, another 11 are supported in related industries, representing a multiplier effect of 1:11.