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Passing judgment

May 31, 2017

Given that the National Confectioners Association (NCA)’s Innovation Awards were to be announced the next day at 11:30 on the first day of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, which was held May 23-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago, I was thrilled to get a sneak preview.

NCA announces 2017 Most Innovative New Product Award winners

Buddha Brands takes first Small Business Innovator Award.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 26, 2017

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has announced the winners of the 2017 Most Innovative New Product Awards.

New products we're excited to see at the Sweets & Snacks Expo

An extensive list of all the new products debuting at the show

May 22, 2017

More than 815 companies have registered, and at least 125 companies from other countries are set to participate.

‘Soft health’ and candy’s role

Trend of pairing health, indulgence in confections to continue.

Bernie Pacyniak

March 15, 2017

At this month’s State-of-the-Industry Conference organized by the National Confectioners Association, several speakers reinforced the health and wellness trend as it applies to confections and snacks. At an early morning supplier member meeting featuring executives from Mondelez International, it became clear that this multinational’s focus rests on “well-being snacks.”

NCA announces leadership award winners, 2017 program class

Professionals from Kroger, Walgreen recognized.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 18, 2017

The National Confectioner’s Association (NCA) has announced winners of its 2017 Confectionery Leadership Awards, which celebrate honorees’ effective business collaboration, category management best practices and innovations in in-store merchandising.

The Confectionery Foundation launches interactive tourist map

Map marks candy outlet stores and factory tours.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 21, 2016

Pack your bags and prepare for a sweet adventure. The Confectionery Foundation, a division of the National Confectioners Association (NCA), has developed an online map of candy outlet stores and factory tours that encourages travelers to experience American confectionery companies and brands.

Sweets & Snacks Expo celebrates 20th anniversary

Annual event brings the confectionery industry together since 1997.

Olivia Zyszczynski

November 30, 2016

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) created the All Candy Expo, now known as the Sweets & Snacks Expo, to bring manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers together.

'Quo tendimus?': Where are we going?

New administration offers opportunity to review sugar policy.

Bernie Pacyniak

November 23, 2016

I also believe, given the majority rule in the Congress and Senate by Republicans, that there’s an opportunity for the confectionery industry here, regardless of your political affiliation. If there’s ever a time to revamp our nation’s sugar policy, it’s now.

Confectionery companies sell sweets, not nutrition.

‘The only thing that moves sales is health claims.’

AP article claims food research more about marketing than science.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 8, 2016

When I read the above quote from Marion Nestle, nutrition professor at New York University, I almost spewed my morning coffee.

NCA adds to executive team, including new chief of staff position

Organization hires Elise Fennig as chief of staff, promotes Horan and Shumow to new v.p. president slots for global business development and scientific and regulatory affairs, respectively.