The conference welcomed 17,500 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors showcasing the latest confectionery and snack products, offering a sneak peek at the consumer trends shaping the future of the category.
According to the company, the new candies demonstrate the creativity and craftsmanship that go into its products, as well as the its ongoing investment in North America.
The three-year-old brand is expanding its portfolio with a cane sugar-sweetened lineup to reach more consumers, available first in Whole Foods as a limited summer offering.
The honor recognizes an NCA supplier member company that has developed an innovation in the past year that improves the ability of confectioners to manufacture, distribute, market, and/or sell chocolate and candy.
The company is launching new flavors, formats, and textures that aim to meet consumer demand, while showcasing data-backed insights shaping the future of candy.