National Confectioners Association facts for kids
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) is an organization in the United States that helps companies making chocolate, candy, gum, and mints. It works to support the candy industry, which is worth about $35 billion. Candy is made in every state across the country. The NCA also talks to the American government to help candy companies. Every year, the association holds a big candy show in Chicago. It also runs the Candy Hall of Fame.
Candy Hall of Fame
The Candy Hall of Fame is a special event created by the National Confectioners Association. It celebrates the achievements of important leaders from the candy industry around the world. People are chosen for their great work and contributions to making and selling candy.
Honorees of 2021
- Michelle Frame, Victus Ars
- Pam Gesford, The Hershey Company
- Forrest Mars Jr. (honored after his passing), Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S.
- Deb Grenon, My Favorite Company, Inc.
- Barry Phillips, SpartanNash Co.
- Kurt Rosenberg (honored after his passing), Promotion in Motion Companies
- Alan Scharhon, Halfon Candy Co.
- Mark Schlott, R.M. Palmer Co.
- David Shaffer, Just Born, Inc.
- Douglas Simons, Enstrom Candies, Inc.
- Robert Taylor, Burdette Beckmann Inc.
Honorees of 2017
- Peter Blommer, Blommer Chocolate Co.
- Rick Brindle, Mondelez International, Inc.
- Sara Clair, Brown & Haley
- Ray Cote, American Chocolate Mould Co.
- Basant Dwivedi, The Promotion In Motion Cos., Inc.
- Mary Beth Geraci, Carlin Group
- Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Scott Hartman, Rutter’s Holdings Inc.
- Rob Nelson, Elmer Candy Corp.
- Dave Taiclet, 1-800-Flowers.com/Fannie May Confections
- Mary Villa, URM Stores Inc.
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