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The National Confectioners Association (NCA) and its Women’s Leadership Group have announced Shelly Clarey, Adams & Brooks, Inc., as the 2025 Woman of Influence Award recipient.

ISM, ProSweets Cologne unite to form biggest industry get-together worldwide.

The Entrepreneur editorial team researches and assesses several factors for the rankings, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

Lyndi Verstrate, Shankman & Associates, will receive the Golden Candy Dish Award, and Mike Farley, Goetze's Candy Company, will be honored with the Silver Candy Dish Award.

Jamie LeBouef, production manager, Zingerman's Candy Manufactory chats with us about foodservice candy trends, including smaller portion sizes.

The program is dedicated to helping young professionals in the confectionery industry access networking and professional development opportunities to gain career experience

Sprezzatura Founder & CEO Fabio Matticoli is inviting mid-market confectionery brands, manufacturers, and distributors to partner up to co-create the future of candy.  

Andrew Archambault has been named president of U.S. confection, and Veronica Villasenor has been named president of salty snacks.

Goo Goo Cluster's former president Jimmy Spradley to step down after 42 years at the helm of the 112-year-old candy company.

The Hershey Company announced that Michele Buck, chairman of the board of directors, president, and CEO will retire from the company, effective June 30, 2026.