Sign up Enter your work email address * I consent to the use of my personal data. In accordance with SmartBrief's privacy policy, including its cookie policy. Complete sign up About National Confectioners Association The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade organization for the U.S. confectionery industry, which generates more than $37 billion in retail sales each year. Making chocolate, candy, gum and mints, the industry employs nearly 58,000 workers in more than 1,600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states. NCA advocates for an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and work to ensure that chocolate and candy are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy. Learn more at CandyUSA.com. Created by SmartBrief, a business news publisher, in partnership with National Confectioners Association. A daily snapshot of confectionery industry with news from confectionerynews.com, Progressive Grocer, and other leading sources. Summaries of what matters to you, written by expert editors to save you time and keep you informed and prepared. Now you can keep current with your industry without having to sift through the news every day. You don't need to be a member of the association to take advantage of this free service. Welcome to SmartBrief. SmartBrief is the leading online publisher of targeted business news and information by industry. By combining technology and editorial expertise, SmartBrief filters thousands of sources daily to deliver the most relevant industry news in partnership with more than 180 trade associations, professional societies nonprofits and corporate entities.