National Confectioners Association facts for kids
The National Confectioners Association is an American trade organization that promotes chocolate, candy, gum and mints, and the companies that make these treats. NCA lobbies the American government in favor of the confectionery industry, evaluated at US$35 billion. Confections are produced in all 50 states. The association "annually hosts the National Candy Show in Chicago, as well as the Candy Hall of Fame".
Candy Hall of Fame
The Candy Hall of Fame is an event produced by the association that recognizes the achievements of leaders across the confectionery industry globally.
Class of 2021
- Michelle Frame, Victus Ars
- Pam Gesford, The Hershey Company
- Forrest Mars Jr. (posthumous), Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S.
- Deb Grenon, My Favorite Company, Inc.
- Barry Phillips, SpartanNash Co.
- Kurt Rosenberg (posthumous), 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.
Class 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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