Over the past year, the candy and confectionery industry had its ups and downs but mostly flourished.

The award honors Congressional members who show a commitment to supporting the confectionery industry and the significant impact that confectionery manufacturers have on the U.S. economy.

Major retail activation of National Candy Month started in 2020 with just 570 stores and by 2022, more than 50,000 stores participated in summer promotions for it.

The program honors the year’s most creative new snack and confectionery launches.

The candy brand is introducing new products and seasonal items at the event in Chicago.

Candy, snacks show identifies brand collaborations, flavor mashups, and interactive treats as top trends driving innovation across the two powerhouse categories.

The National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) industry-shaping Always A Treat campaign won a Gold Stevie for ESG PR Campaign of the Year in the 21^st Annual American Business Awards. 

The award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to ensure the confectionery industry has a seat at the table when policy discussions occur at the federal, state, and local levels.

Most consumers say they eat the ears first (78%), while some signaled they eat chocolate bunnies’ feet first (17%) or tail first (5%). 

Jacobs most recently served as vice chair and will take over for departing NCA Board Chair Barry Rosenbaum, president of Nassau Candy Distributors.