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NCA: Sweets & Snacks Expo continuing as planned amid coronavirus concerns

Show management is following advice from CDC, monitoring developments.

March 6, 2020

The National Confectioners Association says the Sweets & Snacks Expo, set for May 19-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will continue as planned amid recent concerns over coronavirus.

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.

Sweets & Snacks Expo opens 2020 registration

December 9, 2019

The Sweets & Snacks Expo is launching a fresh new look as it opens registration for the 2020 show.

Nominees named for 2020 Candy Industry Kettle Award

Event to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

December 5, 2019

Candy Industry Magazine’s Kettle Awards Committee has announced the 2020 nominees for the industry’s most prestigious award.

NCA debuts new look for 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Show set for May 19-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

December 5, 2019

The Sweets & Snacks Expo has a new look as registration opens for the 2020 show, set for May 19-21.

Fini Sweets bolsters U.S. portfolio with 2-in-1 product

Company also offers licorice, gummy items.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

August 6, 2019

Fini Sweets is bringing its customary whimsy to its North American product offerings, which include a variety of flavors, shapes and a new packaging innovation designed to give consumers twice the fun and flavor.

2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo looking for speakers

NCA event attracts more than 90 percent of the confectionery buying market and more than 75 percent of the snack buying market.

Crystal Lindell

July 25, 2019

NCA event attracts more than 90 percent of the confectionery buying market and more than 75 percent of the snack buying market.

Flavor mashups prevail at 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Candy show held May 21-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 24, 2019

This year’s event, held May 21-23, brought together tried-and-true brands and upstarts seeking to carve out their place in an ever-changing market.

Confectionery Foundation

Intern shares what it’s like to attend the Confectionery Foundation’s NextGen program

Monica Barracks, one of the 2019 participants, describes how the program helped her learn about the possible careers in the confectionery industry, and why it’s such a great field to be a part of.

Monica Barracks

June 5, 2019

Monica Barracks, one of the 2019 participants, describes how the program helped her learn about the possible careers in the confectionery industry, and why it’s such a great field to be a part of.

3 trends we saw at the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo

Sweets & Snacks Expo held May 21-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 29, 2019

Another Sweets & Snacks Expo is in the books, which means the Candy Industry Magazine staff has learned all about the confectionery and snack products set to hit shelves in the next year. We've identified a few patterns in ingredients, flavors and themes.