Articles Tagged with ''National Confectioners Association''

Despite concerns about rising prices due to tariffs, 66% of consumers plan to hand out candy this year, and per-person spending has reached a record $114.45.

Sweets & Snacks Expo, the largest trade show dedicated to the confectionery and snack industries, will take place May 19–21 in Las Vegas, NV. 

When picking out sweet treats, shoppers are looking for variety in portion and pack sizes.

Awards will be presented at the State of the Industry Conference in March.

The company has joined the BBB National Programs' Children's Confection Advertising Initiative, which means it will not engage in advertisements primarily directed to children under age 13 or to children in elementary and middle schools.

The Sweet Life takes viewers behind the scenes of the $54B confectionery industry to explore the magic of candy making and celebrate the people who make America’s favorite treats.

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) recently released findings of a new survey of consumer preferences on summertime candy and treats. 

Home bakers and snack makers have one thing in common: they often display ingenuity in doing delicious things with simple ingredients.

Candy Industry Senior Editor Liz Parker Kuhn attended the show for her third year in a row.

The top predicted trends for the show range from bold flavors, to LTO and seasonal offerings, to candy that enhances special occasions.