NCSA honors Anton Vincent with 2026 Kettle Award Additionally, Elaine Wu received the org's Impact Award. Candy Industry Staff May 20, 2026 The award's 80th anniversary celebration took place on Tuesday, May 19, in Las Vegas, during the Sweets & Snacks Expo.Read More
NCSA names 2026 Candy Hall of Fame inductees PIM Brands' Michael Rosenberg to receive Distinguished Service Award. Candy Industry Staff February 26, 2026 The inductees will be honored October 22–24 in Orlando, FL. Read More
NCSA reveals 2026 Kettle Award recipient Anton Vincent, president, Mars Snacking, will take home the honors. Candy Industry Staff January 29, 2026 The organization is also recognizing Elaine Wu, co-founder and SVP of Amos Food Group, with its second-annual Impact Award.Read More
NCSA elects members to board of directors Cody Heinz, Peter Kempton, Jr., and Brandon Sagotz will serve three-year terms Candy Industry Staff December 8, 2025 Additionally, five candy industry individuals will continue serving on the board, and three will be leaving it.Read More
NCSA searches for 2026 Candy Hall of Fame inductees Nominations for industry leaders are being accepted through December 15. Candy Industry Staff November 13, 2025 Since 1971, the NCSA has inducted a new class of confectionery industry personnel who have made remarkable contributions to the category.Read More
NCSA Honors Candy Hall of Fame Members On Oct. 25, 11 confectionery industry members were inducted into the 2025 class. Candy Industry Staff October 29, 2025 The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) honored 11 industry leaders at its its 54th Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Read More
NCSA names Tony Jacobs as 2025 Kettle Award recipient The organization is also introducing its inaugural IMPACT Award. Candy Industry Staff February 26, 2025 The 78th Kettle Awards presentation will be Tuesday, May 13, in Indianapolis.Read More
NCSA reveals 2025 Candy Hall of Fame inductees The new class will be honored in a ceremony on October 25 in Orlando, FL. Candy Industry Staff February 20, 2025 Since 1971, the Candy Hall of Fame has recognized lifetime career achievements in the confectionery industry.Read More
NCSA elects two board members, announces officers The organization adds personnel from Melville Candy Co. and BBI. Candy Industry Staff December 2, 2024 Steve Casey, Melville Candy Co., and Stacey Rutherford, Burdette Beckmann Inc (BBI), bring their extensive experience to enhance the NCSA's leadership and will sit on the board for three-year terms.Read More
Amos Sweets talks Candy Hall of Fame induction The brand's GM of overseas markets chats about the honor and what's next. Liz Parker Kuhn November 13, 2024 A representative from Amos Sweets whom attended the Candy Hall of Fame ceremony talks about what's next for the company.Read More