The National Confectioners Association (NCA) and Candy & Snack Today magazine have announced the recipients of the 2025 Confectionery Leadership Awards.
The Pentawards have become the seminal event that honors each year’s packaging design trends, and sets a new tone for the new year as the industry continues to evolve.
Showcasing academic excellence and innovation in the baking industry, the finalists hail from Cornell University, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Oregon State University.
The National Confectioners Association’s John Downs, Brian McKeon, and Dan Shorts were named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2024, an annual list that highlights "the best in the business."