The 2014 Western Candy Conference promises a broad mix of informative and engaging speakers and presentations.

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, a majority of Americans want chocolate.

Despite a very short Easter season in 2013, with just 44 days between Valentine's Day and Easter, overall candy sales were up for the season.

Teens want it more, young adults want it less and grandma probably likes her’s dark.

It’s been about two-and-a-half weeks since Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast, and the confectionery industry is doing it’s part to help recovery efforts.

NCA President Larry Graham has officially announced plans to retire following the 2014 Sweets & Snack Expo and the search for a successor will soon be underway.

It’s been 50 years since the "Candy School "was started by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), and it's still teaching everyone from line workers and company owners to technical staff and suppliers what happens when you heat sugar and melt chocolate.