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NCA State of the Industry Conference 2026

NCA State of the Industry Conference spotlights trends

The candy org unwraps insights during its first full day of SOTIC.

March 9, 2026

The conference sessions included a look at the org's State of Treating report, a deep dive into the cocoa market, and more.

NCA opens nominations for 2026 industry awards

The nomination deadline is Friday, October 3.

Candy Industry Staff

September 9, 2025

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

How quickly the coronavirus has changed our sweet world

It’s only been about two weeks since the NCA State of the Industry, but so much has changed.

Crystal Lindell

March 17, 2020

It’s only been about two weeks since the NCA State of the Industry event in Florida, but the world feels like a completely different place.

Simple Math: A demographer details Millennials' habits

Ken Gronbach’s presentation at the NCA's State of the Industry analyzes Millennials's love of technology and being social.

April 21, 2016

According to the Pew Research Center, “The Millennial generation is forging a distinctive path into adulthood. Now ranging in age from 18 to 33, they are relatively unattached to organized politics and religion, linked by social media, burdened by debt, distrustful of people, in no rush to marry— and optimistic about the future.

Confectionery Moons over Miami: Reflections on the NCA's State of the Industry

Optimism about chocolate, a call to action about industry issues

Bernie Pacyniak

February 27, 2013

It was Debra Sandler’s remarks that stirred my soul the most. The recently appointed president of Mars Chocolate America reminded the audience that “consumers are redefining their relationship with food.”

On-Demand Join us for a practical look at how bakeries can modernize packaging lines and better align with emerging retail and environmental demands. Key takeaways: