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Confectionery Sales Break Records, Surpass $54 Billion in 2024
Confectionery sales topped $54 billion in 2024, according to the 2025 State of Treating report published today by the National Confectioners Association. The report forecasts that U.S. confectionery sales will grow over the next five years, exceeding $70 billion in all outlets by 2029.
National Confectioners Association Announces New Board of Trustees Members
The National Confectioners Association today announced that Jerry Hagedorn, executive vice president for Barry Callebaut, will assume the role of Chair of the NCA Board of Trustees for a two-year term. Hagedorn most recently served as Vice Chair and will take over for departing NCA Board Chair Tony Jacobs, president of Bazooka Candy Brands.
NCA Statement on Confirmation of Brooke Rollins to Lead USDA
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 NCA
The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade organization for the U.S. confectionery industry, which generates more than $54 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.
OUR MISSION
Foster an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and promote the unique role of confections in a happy, balanced lifestyle. The National Confectioners Association advances, protects and promotes the confectionery industry.
OUR VISION
Chocolate and candy are celebrated for their contributions to our culture, our society, our economy and our everyday moments of joy.
