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    Washington, DC 20007

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    About National Confectioners Association

    National Confectioners Association (NCA) is a trade organization that promotes the confectionery industry in the United States. It represents the companies that make chocolate, candy, gum, and mints.

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    1101 30th Street NW, Suite 200
    Washington, DC 20007
    https://candyusa.com/
    (202) 534-1440

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    The members of the National Confectioners Association include sweets and snacks manufacturers, brokers and suppliers to the confectionery industry. 

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    National Candy Month made sweeter with chocolate and candy

    June 13, 2024
    Gummy candy, chocolate, taffy, lollipops and hard candy top the list of consumers’ favorite summer treats, according to the National Confectioners Association.
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    Utz Brands features new and best-selling chips, pretzels and poppers at Sweets & Snacks Expo

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    May 14, 2024
    Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon and On The Border to showcase fan favorites and new flavor innovations.
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    25th annual Sweets & Snacks Expo to highlight top candy and snack trends

    May 20, 2022
    The Sweets & Snacks Expo will be held at Chicago's McCormick Place from May 23-26.
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    National Confectioners Association announces new locations for Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 and beyond

    March 21, 2022
    Beginning in 2024, the Sweets & Snacks Expo will cycle through a rotation of two years at the Indiana Convention Center, followed by one year at the Las Vegas Convention Center...
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    National Confectioners Association recruits Kelly O’Donnell to manage CandyPAC

    Dec. 10, 2021
    Kelly O’Donnell has joined the National Confectioners Association's public policy and government affairs team as PAC director, according to Candy & Snack Today, the official publication...
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    Sweets & Snacks Expo announces top 4 confectionary trends for 2021

    June 15, 2021
    The 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, taking place from June 22 to 25 in Indianapolis, will host more than two years’ worth of new products on the show floor. Ahead of the conference...
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    Voortman will be ‘Official Cookie’ of the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo

    March 11, 2021
    The Voortman cookie brand has been named “Official Cookie” of the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, according to the National Confectioners Association, the expo’s owner.With this designation...
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    NCA announces 2021 Future Leadership Class

    Jan. 20, 2021
    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 confectioner...
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    Sweets & Snacks Expo Announces New 2021 Dates and Location

    Oct. 28, 2020
    Registration opens in January 2021 for the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, which is moving from Chicago. The event will be held June 22-25, 2021 at the Indiana Convention Center in...
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    Study: Consumers Find Joy in Chocolate and Candy During COVID-19

    Aug. 31, 2020
    A study from the National Confectioners Association reveals that overall sales of candy and chocolate jumped 3.8% since March 2020. Grocery stores, in particular, experienced ...

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    Events

    Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025

    June 12, 2025 - June 15, 2025
    Sweets & Snacks Expo is a trade show and expo focused on innovative confectionery to bold, savory snacks. Sweets & Snacks Expo is produced by the National Confectioners Association...
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    NCA Releases Industry Research Report Highlighting Candy And Chocolate Trends

    March 3, 2020
    WASHINGTON (March 2, 2020) – The National Confectioners Association today unveiled a new original research report, titled Sweet Insights: State of Treating 2020, at the annual...
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    NCA Expands Advocacy & Communications Capability With Two New Hires

    Jan. 17, 2020
    WASHINGTON (January 16, 2020)—The National Confectioners Association today announced the appointment of two new staff members to new roles designed to bolster advocacy and communication...
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    Keefe, Clarey Receive National Confectioners Association Candy Dish Awards

    May 21, 2019
    Washington, DC (May 6, 2019) – Kevin Keefe, Director of Business Development at Shankman & Associates, and Shelly Clarey, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Adams & Brooks...
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    NCA Releases Report About Chocolate Consumers

    May 13, 2019
    WASHINGTON (May 13, 2019) – The National Confectioners Association today released a detailed look at chocolate consumers which found that while preferences for dark, milk, and...
    Lynn Wylie has been appointed The National Confectioners Association's senior director of industry affairs, a new position focused on building and strengthening relationships with retail customers, wholesalers and distributors, to drive engagement and participation in industry initiatives and NCA signature events, including Sweets & Snacks Expo.
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    NCA Names Lynn Wylie Senior Director Of Industry Affairs

    April 22, 2019
    WASHINGTON (April 15, 2019) – The National Confectioners Association today announced the appointment of Lynn Wylie as senior director of industry affairs, a new position focused...
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    National Confectioners Association's 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo

    May 21, 2019 - May 23, 2019
    The Sweets & Snacks Expo is the premier business to business event for the confectionery and snack industries.  At the Sweets & Snacks Expo, you get access to...
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    NCA CEO Addresses World Chocolate Leaders In Switzerland

    June 7, 2018
    WASHINGTON, June 6, 2018 -- John Downs, president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association, this week spoke at the annual CHOCOVISION conference in Davos, Switzerland...
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    Sweets & Snacks Expo Premieres Online Gallery For Most Innovative New Product Awards Program

    June 30, 2017
    Washington, D.C. (June 26, 2017) - The Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, announces the long awaited debut of the Most Innovative New Product...