The National Confectioners Association's State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) took place March 17–20 at the JW Marriott Resort in Aventura, Florida.

The company's combined investment in R&D and food manufacturing builds on Mars' 80-year history of innovation in New Jersey.

Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, South Dakota, Washington, and West Virginia follow the science and reject proposals to ban FDA-approved food additives.

The five-year projects will promote agroforestry, accelerate the transition to regenerative agriculture, and support the reforestation of degraded lands around cocoa farming communities.

Most Americans enjoy chocolate and candy 2–3 times per week, averaging about 40 calories and just one teaspoon of added sugar per day.

With this campaign, Kinder Bueno aims to portray the feeling of "wow," bringing pleasure and surprise to consumers when they take a bite out of the crispy chocolate bar.  

Chocolate prices have seen a 17% hike in the past two years in the U.S., but sugar prices are seeing a decline at the beginning of the year.

NCA is working to clear up misconceptions about food additives and inform policymakers and consumers about the real science and policy process behind this issue.  

The campaign encourages consumers to challenge the traditional chocolate bunny craze and enjoy something different for Easter.

According to new data from ecommerce accelerator Pattern, jelly beans continue their reign as America's #1 Easter candy for the second year in a row.