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Halloween 2020

NCA responds to LA County not allowing trick or treating amid COVID-19

The largest county in the country had offered a list of alternatives including online parties and drive-in movie nights.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2020

LA County, located in the state of California, is the largest in the country, with 10.4 million people. The county has had 249,241 cases of COVID-19 and 6,036 deaths.

NCA’s Washington Forum goes virtual amid COVID-19

The event has been re-titled as, “Washington Forum @ Home (WF@H)” and includes video conference and digital programs.

Crystal Lindell

August 17, 2020

This year’s NCA Washington Forum will be held virtually due to COVID-19. Registration will open today, Monday, Aug. 17.

Halloween 2020

With Halloween on the horizon, how pandemic-proof will candy prove to be?

The fall holiday accounts for $4.6B in sales for the confectionery industry. But expected changes in trick-or-treating could have a massive impact on that.

Crystal Lindell

August 12, 2020

It’s hard to imagine that a country navigating a pandemic is going to send its children to collect candy from a bunch of strangers this year.

Confectionery events impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Candy industry events have all been canceled, modified due to the coronavirus.

Crystal Lindell

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 5, 2020

A number of confectionery industry events are canceled as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus

As NCA cancels Expo, the longevity of the COVID-19 crisis sinks in

The idea of just “going back to normal” gets more and more distant as the candy industry continues to feel the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Crystal Lindell

March 25, 2020

Perhaps the most symbolic news came from Just Born, which announced it was shutting down production until at least April 7.

Coronavirus

NCA’s Sweets & Snacks Expo canceled due to coronavirus

The 2021 event will be held May 24-27 in Chicago.

Crystal Lindell

March 24, 2020

NCA President and CEO John Downs sent out a letter explaining the decision, citing restrictions on mass gatherings that have been in place in Chicago and Illinois, as well as guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

NCA responds to Bernie Sanders’ comments about COVID-19 relief for candy industry

NCA says relief funding is meant to help small business owners in the confectionery industry.

Crystal Lindell

March 24, 2020

Sen. Bernie Sanders recently attacked the candy industry during a livestream, but the NCA has offered a response.

Coronavirus

Sweets and Snacks to proceed amid COVID-19, but NCA offers badge fee refunds

John Downs says they remain hopeful about holding the event, but they are also trying to provide flexibility for attendees due to coronavirus.

Crystal Lindell

March 17, 2020

The Sweets and Snacks Expo is still proceeding as planned. However, the NCA is now offering a full refund on badge fees for anyone whose plans change as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

How quickly the coronavirus has changed our sweet world

It’s only been about two weeks since the NCA State of the Industry, but so much has changed.

Crystal Lindell

March 17, 2020

It’s only been about two weeks since the NCA State of the Industry event in Florida, but the world feels like a completely different place.

John Downs

One-on-one: How the NCA’s John Downs is changing the candy industry

In an extensive interview, the NCA President talks about war on sugar, the Candy Caucus, and how long he thinks it will take to change U.S. Sugar Policy.

Crystal Lindell

January 14, 2020

Why the NCA president is focusing on the PAC and framing candy as a treat.