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NCA announces promotion of three leaders

President and CEO John Downs says NCA has made ‘tremendous progress’ on strategic plan.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
September 6, 2018

The National Confectioners Association has promoted three members of its leadership with the goals of improving operational efficiency and enhancing the organization’s advocacy, communications, industry affairs and regulatory support.


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Mintel: Americans embracing ready-to-eat popcorn

Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 29, 2018
Total US retail sales of popcorn increased 32 percent in the last five years to reach an estimated $2.5 billion in 2017, with RTE growing 118 percent between 2012-17 to reach $1.1 billion.
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SweeTARTS names winner of gummy shape contest

Crystal May of Philadelphia won a year’s supply of SweeTARTS Gummies for her winning entry — the cellphone.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 29, 2018
After filtering through more than 3,000 contest entries, SweeTARTS finally selected the next gummy shape to appear in future bags of SweeTARTS Gummies nationwide.
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Generation Z

How will Gen Z eat?

New Hartman Group reports looks at the next generation’s food habits.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
August 29, 2018
The Hartman Group recently released a new report about the next generation, which has an upper age limit of about 20, and the research delves into their shopping habits, cooking patterns and their views on brands.
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