John Downs
NCA names Brian M. Mckeon as senior vice president of public policy
The National Confectioners Association has appointed Brian M. McKeon as senior vice president of public policy, leading its government affairs strategy and grassroots industry engagement, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Studies reveal chocolate’s prized status remains undimmed
The results of Cargill’s latest study showing that the majority of consumers in the US indulge in their favourite chocolate treats can come as little surprise.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
NCA president John Downs hails key return of 2021’s Sweets and Snacks Expo
The president and CEO of the US National Confectioners Association (NCA), John Downs, has expressed confidence in this week’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, as the nation continues to celebrate national candy month, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks final preparations gather pace for key showcase
Some of the biggest names in the confectionery sector are set to take centre stage at the Sweets and Snacks Expo, as a huge array of more than two years’ of products will be on show at the US event, writes Neill Barston.
NCA welcomes June as America’s national candy month
The US-based National Confectioners Association has declared that June is National Candy Month, encouraging consumers to go out and enjoy their favourite treats as conditions amid the pandemic begin to improve, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks continues preparations for new Indianapolis venue
The US Sweets and Snacks Expo event is counting down towards the return of its key industry showcase, which for the first time in its history takes place in Indianapolis, marking two years since it was last held, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
NCA’s research reveals key Easter confectionery treating trends
A majority of those celebrating Easter next weekend will share a gift of chocolate and candy to celebrate the season, according to the US-based National Confectioners Association’s latest seasonal review, writes Neill Barston.
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NCA projects hope for confectionery markets with its State of Treating report
A major upturn in online trading for US confectionery companies was highlighted among the key findings revealed in the National Confectioners Association’s annual State of Treating report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
NCA confirms awards and sessions for its State of the Industry event
The US-based National Confectioners Association’s annual State of the Industry Conference is set for a return next month in digital form, and is set to offer the sector plenty of inspiration for the sector in 2021.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Majority of US consumers set to mark Valentines Day with confectionery treats
Studies from the US-based National Confectioners Association have found that 86% of Americans will be marking Valentines Day this month with gifts of candy and chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
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National Confectioners Association unveils latest future sector leaders
The US-based National Confectioners Association today announced the five confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2021 Future Leadership Programme, writes Neill Barston.
NCA reports majority of US set to celebrate Christmas season with confectionery
Research from the US-based National Confectioners Association has shown that 85% of Americans are intending to celebrate Christmas with confectionery and chocolate after a particularly challenging year, writes Neill Barston.
NCA study reveals seasonal confectionery online sales boost
The US-based National Confectioners Association has unveiled the final entry of a three-part report series on how the coronavirus pandemic trends, revealing a major increase in online sales, reports Neill Barston.
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National Confectioners Association study reveals key pandemic consumer buying trends
The US-based National Confectioners Association has set out the second of its three-part insights-driven report series exploring the impact of coronavirus on consumer behaviour and seasonal and everyday confectionery sales, reports Neill Barston
Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability