American Manufacturing

NCA identifies most popular trends in confectionery

Premium chocolate, fruit-nut infusions, chewy, and mint are trending in confectionery. Flavors and unique packaging helped deliver fun and smiles faster than 184 other categories in the store. Read NCA Identifies the Most Popular Confectionery Trends of 2015. Stay on top of trends and attend Sweets and Snacks Expo 2016....
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NCA announces YPN Leadership Program

Five young professionals have been tapped as the first participants in NCA’s Future Leadership Program, which aims to support, educate, and improve access and opportunities for young industry members looking to advance their careers. The 2016 class is: Sarah Atkinson, director of marketing for Atkinson Candy Co.; Elizabeth Clair, national...
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Allured grants available to build your confectionery knowledge

Is your New Year’s resolution to build your confectionery knowledge and skillset? There are many fine training opportunities in our industry during 2016 for confectionery industry training. Allured Fund for Confectionery Education need-based grants provide financial help for industry members who wish to expand their food-science knowledge or confectionery skills...
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83rd annual Western Candy Conference

The premier west coast confectionery manufacturing industry event, Western Candy Conference, will be held at The Lodge at Torrey Pines March 16-20, 2016. Online registration is open....
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USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative delivers success

The Confectionery Foundation recognizes Neighborhood Academic Initiative (NAI) at University of Southern California as a successful program building knowledge, opportunity and skills which in turn will help improve the next generation’s ability to take control of their lives, work in American companies and contribute to the US economy. The Neighborhood...
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NCA launches Future Leadership Program

Members of NCA’s Young Professionals Network are invited to apply for the 2016 class of the YPN Future Leadership Program. Info and application are available at this link. “A key element of NCA’s mission is to advance the confectionery industry, and the Future Leadership Program achieves that,” says NCA President...
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