National Candy Month, held each June, celebrates Americans’ favorite confectionery treats, as well as their contributions to emotional well-being and summer occasions.

The Golden & Silver Candy Dish Awards and Woman of Influence Award will be presented at the Sweets & Snacks Expo Award Ceremony on May 23.

The National Confectioners Association says the Easter season is important for the confectionery industry, totaling about $4 billion in sales in 2021 alone.

The rotation, which includes two years at the Indiana Convention Center and one year at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is scheduled through 2032.

In this role, Pirrello will build relationships with current and prospective member companies, oversee retention and engagement efforts, and facilitate NCA’s events and education.

The Confectionery Leadership Awards program was created in 2011 to recognize and honor the confectionery industry’s best and most innovative category champions and leaders.

Launched in 2016, the Future Leadership Program provides support, education, access and opportunity to young professionals who wish to develop leadership skills and grow their careers in the confectionery industry.

In this role, O’Donnell will support NCA’s political efforts and manage NCA’s CandyPAC, the confectionery industry’s political action committee and one of the top food and beverage PACs.

Tony Jacobs, president of Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of the Topps Company, is now serving as vice chairman of NCA’s board of trustees.

The National Confectioners Association releases deep dive into how people enjoy this traditional Halloween treat.