WASHINGTON – Statement from the National Confectioners Association on the confirmation of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture:

“The National Confectioners Association congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture. We look forward to working with Secretary Rollins to ensure USDA delivers for American consumers, the nearly 58,000 workers directly employed by U.S. confectionery manufacturers, and the almost 700,000 jobs across all 50 states that rely on a thriving confectionery industry.”

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About the National Confectioners Association (NCA):
The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade organization for the $54 billion U.S. confectionery industry. NCA advocates for an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and works to ensure that chocolate, candy, gum and mints are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy. The industry employs nearly 58,000 workers in more than 1,600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states and supports an additional 635,000 jobs in related fields. The U.S. confectionery industry has made a commitment to increasing transparency, providing more portion guidance options and educating consumers about the role of confectionery in a happy, balanced lifestyle. Learn more at CandyUSA.com or follow NCA on Facebook, X and Instagram.