Exclusive video: NCA celebrates a frightfully fine Halloween

Posted 26 October, 2026
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As we enter Halloween week celebrations, confectionery manufacturers around the world have ramped-up a host of ghoulishly great spooky treats. 

Editor Neill Barston speaks to Carly Schildhaus, communications director for the US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA) on prospects for this year’s festivities (Watch below).

With the US confectionery sector having an $8billion value for Halloween, according to latest Circana data, it’s little wonder the confectionery businesses Stateside, and around the globe, have been placing especially strong focus on the season.

For additional spooky season coverage, see our November edition of Confectionery Production magazine.

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