National Confectioners Association

“Chocolate serves a unique role as an affordable and accessible treat. While American families are taking steps to streamline their spending, they continue to seek out their favorite chocolate products to enhance moments of joy and comfort." - John Downs, president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association. Get more insights from the 2024 Getting to Know Chocolate Consumers report: https://lnkd.in/g8kfZ_mk

Consumers think these #HalloweenTreats are ghoulishly great!

It's your last chance to recognize and celebrate the individuals who make the confectionery industry so sweet! Nominate one or more individuals by Friday, October 18th for the following awards: 🍬 Woman of Influence Award 🍬 Confectionery Leadership Award 🍬 Golden Candy Dish Award 🍬 Silver Candy Dish Award Nominate now: https://lnkd.in/g9XX47k5

Join us October 21st for New Jersey Capitol Day! You won’t want to miss this chance to connect with legislators and help shape policies that directly affect your business. We’re looking forward to our conversations with leading lawmakers. Register today: https://lnkd.in/g6fsCpvT

NCA’s Women’s Leadership Group is bringing the networking to you! Join us in Bentonville for a relaxed, after-work event where you can meet, mingle, and connect with other confectionery industry professionals in the area. Whether you’re a regular at our events or this is your first time, we’re excited to have you. Last chance to register: https://lnkd.in/gtBmJSnN

Consumers’ strong emotional connection to chocolate persisted throughout the past year despite economic pressures to scale back, according to a new report from the National Confectioners Association. Chocolate accounted for $21.4 billion in confectionery sales over the past year, with 65% of American consumers saying that chocolate is still an affordable treat. Read more and get access to the report: https://lnkd.in/gj7i4aBY

Now that's something to celebrate! 🎉 #HalloweenTreats #PowerOfSweet

The NCA’s Woman of Influence Award, presented by our Women’s Leadership Group (WLG), honors a woman who has shown outstanding leadership, mentorship, and a track record of success in the confectionery industry. This award recognizes those who inspire other women and create opportunities for their advancement across the industry. Learn more & nominate: https://lnkd.in/g9XX47k5

The Silver & Golden Candy Dish Award nominations are open! 🍬 The Silver Candy Dish Award honors a leader in sales, marketing, or management in the confectionery manufacturing industry who has made significant contributions to expanding the confectionery category through a broker network. The Golden Candy Dish Award honors a broker or sales agent who has gone above and beyond to champion the confectionery industry. Nominate now: https://lnkd.in/g9XX47k5

Don't forget to join us on October 2nd at 1 PM ET for the third-edition of Getting to Know Chocolate Consumers 2024 Webinar! The third edition takes an in-depth look at consumer perceptions, usage occasions, and preferences broken out by key population segments. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5GHJA9z