Most Consumers Celebrate Easter With Treats, NCA Reveals

Most people who celebrate Easter will share a gift of chocolate and candy to celebrate the season, according to the National Confectioners Association’s report on seasonal confectionery sales.

NCA Releases Third COVID-19 Report Examining Seasonal Confectionery Trends

The National Confectioners Association announced today that the third report in its three-part series on COVID-19 confectionery shopping trends is now available. The report, titled Seasonal Confectionery Purchase Decisions: 2020, explores seasonal confectionery trends during the COVID-19 pandemic and rounds out the groundbreaking research series, which launched in October.

Sweets & Snacks Expo Canceled

“We are extremely disappointed not to be able to offer the experience, inspiration, insights and connections so many in our community have come to rely on in association with the event, but the health and welfare of our community is our top priority. ”

National Confectioners Association President & CEO: it’s Not Enough to Say You’re Hurrying Help to Small Businesses

“It’s time to harness the collective resilience, grit and determination needed to get assistance measures across the finish line for the family-owned companies in our industry and all small businesses across the country. Wholesalers, distributors and other family-owned companies alike need business interruption liquidity so that they don’t have to lay off their employees…If the small businesses within our industry, not to mention the broader food manufacturing sector, end up failing because of the very serious challenges we are facing as a country, a significant number of jobs will crumble behind them, causing major harm to our economy.”

NCA Launches Brand New Research Report at 2020 State of the Industry Conference

The National Confectioners Association today unveiled a new original research report, titled Sweet Insights: State of Treating 2020, at the annual State of the Industry Conference. The report combines shopper insights and sales results to provide a dynamic and comprehensive look at the confectionery industry and the special nature of chocolate, candy, gum and mints.