How AI can improve product quality and consumer experience in confectionery

Two of the standout sessions at the NCA’s recent State of the Industry Conference covered ‘The transformative power of AI for business and personal use,' where experts unlocked the secrets of artificial intelligence to help brands stay ahead of the competition. Read more

Downs: US confectionery is robust enough to survive and thrive

Confectionery’s resilience in the face of global inflationary pressures and the rising costs of raw materials has lifted John Downs, the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) president and CEO, who said he is confident the category is in excellent health to weather geopolitical - and domestic storms. Read more

US consumers’ chocolate craving continues as sales hit all-time high of $48 Billion in 2023

Confectionery sales in the United States hit $48 billion in 2023 (up from $42.6bn in 2022 ), according to the National Confectioners Association’s 2024 State of Treating report, which was released at its Cconference in Miami this week. Read more

Downs pays homage to key workers and praises the ‘power of sweet’ in SOTIC keynote

National Confectioners Association (NCA) president & CEO John Downs opened this year’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) by celebrating 10 years at the helm with the reminder that industry plays an important role in the US economy. Read more

Michael Rosenberg and PIM Brands named NCA 2024 Advocate of the Year

For the first time in its history, NCA’s Advocate of the Year award was simultaneously presented to an individual and an NCA member company. Read more