Articles Tagged with ''National Confectioners Association''

The awardee is being honored for her outstanding leadership and dedication to elevating the confectionery industry's voice in policy discussions at every level of government.

The recognition honors female leaders with exceptional mentorship, leadership, and influence in the confectionery industry, the org says.

The 2026 iteration honors people who bring creativity, strategy, and collaboration to the candy aisle, the association says.

The program aims to help young professionals across the confectionery industry access networking and professional development opportunities to gain career experience.

What state ranks No. 1 in terms of candy cane sales? Find out in this week's article.

The annual show convenes thought leaders and industry experts to share and gain insights, connect with fellow professionals, and drive the candy and snack industries forward.

The winter holidays represent the top-selling seasonal confectionery moment, representing more than 18% of seasonal confectionery sales in 2024.

On November 14, the president signed an Executive Order modifying reciprocal tariffs that were previously announced on April 2, including one on cocoa.

Generational turnovers are reshaping both sub-categories, with Millennial and Gen Z consumers driving virtually all growth in gum and mints. 

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has released its Getting to Know Candy Consumers 2025 report, revealing that non-chocolate candy generated $12.9 billion in sales over the past year.