90 percent of Americans who make Easter baskets will include candy.
April 11, 2022
The National Confectioners Association says the Easter season is important for the confectionery industry, totaling about $4 billion in sales in 2021 alone.
Pirrello previously served the American Medical Informatics Association, other associations.
March 9, 2022
In this role, Pirrello will build relationships with current and prospective member companies, oversee retention and engagement efforts, and facilitate NCA’s events and education.
Awards to be presented in conjunction with State of the Industry Conference, set for March 13-15.
January 19, 2022
The Confectionery Leadership Awards program was created in 2011 to recognize and honor the confectionery industry’s best and most innovative category champions and leaders.
This year’s class expanded to eight professionals.
January 10, 2022
Launched in 2016, the Future Leadership Program provides support, education, access and opportunity to young professionals who wish to develop leadership skills and grow their careers in the confectionery industry.
O’Donnell has a decade of experience in advocacy, fundraising.
December 6, 2021
In this role, O’Donnell will support NCA’s political efforts and manage NCA’s CandyPAC, the confectionery industry’s political action committee and one of the top food and beverage PACs.
The National Confectioners Association reports candy makers support nearly 700,000 jobs, with about 58,000 jobs created in confectionery manufacturing alone.