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Popular Confectionery Trends of 2015

The National Confectioners Association names most important trends of last year and their potential influence in 2016

January 20, 2016

Over the 52 weeks through November 1, 2015, confectionery is keeping in lockstep with the total store growth of 3.2%, with a dollar sales growth of 3% for combined chocolate and non-chocolate.

Candy Industry Supports 465,000 Jobs Nationwide

The confectionery industry directly employs 55,000 people in the United States, and more than 400,000 jobs in agriculture, retail, transportation and other industries rely in part on the sale of confections

September 21, 2015

For every job that is created in confectionery another seven are supported in related industries, which means that candy drives a multiplier effect of 1:7 or an impact of 700 percent.

Sweets and Snacks Most Innovative Awards Revealed

Winners are the result of attendee voting and industry representatives’ choice

June 5, 2015

This year's winners of the Sweets and Snacks Most Innovative Awards are revealed.

2015 Trends from the Sweets & Snacks Expo

The National Confectioners Association identifies nostalgia among trends that appeal to sophisticated palates

May 26, 2015

Nearly four acres of chocolate, candy, cookies and savory snacks exhibits will feature the hottest new products from 630 companies and showcase innovation on every aisle.

The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers.

Get ready to be a part of something bigger and experience the breakthroughs that are shaping the future. The chase ends at Expo West, and we can't wait to see you there, empowering your future in the world of natural and organic products.