Articles Tagged with ''NCA''

This is the kind of news that makes everyone in the candy industry say, “Son of a gum!”

The U.S. confectionery market is expected to see about $6 billion in increased sales in the next five years, and premium products are driving the growth. But the industry is growing faster globally than it is domestically and commodity costs are impacting costs from the farm to the finished product.

For 22 years, Larry Graham has been the voice, face and persona of America’s confectionery industry.

The awards, which were voted on by a panel of experts, were given out to nine new candy and snack products.

The USA Pavilion is endorsed by the NCA, and member companies will have access to reduced rates in the pavilion.

The new president of the National Confectioners Association (NCA) has most recently worked at Coca-Cola, and has a background in public affairs and public relations.

The National Confectioners Association honored two long-time industry champions.

The 2014 Western Candy Conference promises a broad mix of informative and engaging speakers and presentations.

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, a majority of Americans want chocolate.

Despite a very short Easter season in 2013, with just 44 days between Valentine's Day and Easter, overall candy sales were up for the season.