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Sweets & Snacks Expo celebrates 20th anniversary

Annual event brings the confectionery industry together since 1997.

November 30, 2016

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) created the All Candy Expo, now known as the Sweets & Snacks Expo, to bring manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers together.

'Quo tendimus?': Where are we going?

New administration offers opportunity to review sugar policy.

Bernie Pacyniak

November 23, 2016

I also believe, given the majority rule in the Congress and Senate by Republicans, that there’s an opportunity for the confectionery industry here, regardless of your political affiliation. If there’s ever a time to revamp our nation’s sugar policy, it’s now.

Confectionery companies sell sweets, not nutrition.

‘The only thing that moves sales is health claims.’

AP article claims food research more about marketing than science.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 8, 2016

When I read the above quote from Marion Nestle, nutrition professor at New York University, I almost spewed my morning coffee.

NCA adds to executive team, including new chief of staff position

Organization hires Elise Fennig as chief of staff, promotes Horan and Shumow to new v.p. president slots for global business development and scientific and regulatory affairs, respectively.

Crystal Lindell

May 11, 2016

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has expanded its executive team.

Alison Bodor, e.v.p. of the NCA, to leave confectionery industry

Bodor appointed president and ceo of the American Frozen Food Institute.

Abigail Watt

April 13, 2016

She has been appointed the new president and ceo of the American Frozen Food Institute.

Six candy companies pledge to stop advertising to children under 12

The companies will form a self-regulatory initiative.

Abigail Watt

April 13, 2016

The Children's Confection Advertising Initiative will be modeled after the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, a self-regulatory initiative that includes 18 large food companies.

NCA names 2016 class of Future Leadership Program

Program aims to provide support, education, access and opportunity to young industry professionals.

Abigail Watt

January 7, 2016

The 2016 class is made up of a mix of young professionals, including one of the confectionery industry's youngest CEOs, people who have watched their family businesses grow within the industry, and a young confectionery broker.

New confectionery statistics to be released during NCA’s Washington Forum

Industry leaders, members of Congress slated to highlight impact of American confectionery industry.

Abigail Watt

September 9, 2015

Look for the National Confectioners Association (NCA)’s president and ceo, John Downs, to have a congressional entourage next week.

FDA proposes daily value label for added sugars

Agency to receive public comment for 75-day period.

Alison Soley

July 24, 2015

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed including a percent daily value (%DV) for added sugars on Nutrition Facts labels on packaged foods.

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Tesco shouldn’t be taking candy away from the front end

UK supermarket chain believes move will diminish children’s “pester power,” spur healthier food choices for shoppers.

Crystal Lindell

January 7, 2015

This is the kind of news that makes everyone in the candy industry say, “Son of a gum!”

Lindt to cut out U.S. as supplier to avoid tariffs

Little Debbie shows big growth over its snack-cake history

Dunkin' introduces Ham and Swiss Pretzel Sliders

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Articles Tagged with ''National Confectioners Association''

Sweets & Snacks Expo celebrates 20th anniversary

'Quo tendimus?': Where are we going?

‘The only thing that moves sales is health claims.’

NCA adds to executive team, including new chief of staff position

Alison Bodor, e.v.p. of the NCA, to leave confectionery industry

Six candy companies pledge to stop advertising to children under 12

NCA names 2016 class of Future Leadership Program

New confectionery statistics to be released during NCA’s Washington Forum

FDA proposes daily value label for added sugars

Tesco shouldn’t be taking candy away from the front end

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Talking trends at Expo West 2025

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Snack on the latest trends, news, and developments!

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