Contact Join NCA Media Search MAIN NAVIGATION Our Industry Policy & Advocacy Inside NCA Industry News MyNCA Login Getting to Know Chocolate Consumers Do most people prefer dark, milk or white chocolate? Does cacao percentage matter? Almonds, hazelnuts or peanuts? Where are people buying their chocolate treats? Find out the answers to these questions and more in brand new research from NCA exploring consumer perceptions, attitudes and behaviors where chocolate is concerned. Find Out More Made financially possible by: The Power of SWEET Manufacturers of chocolate, candy, gum and mints directly employ nearly 58,000 people across the United States with almost 700,000 jobs supported in related industries, including agriculture, retail, transportation and more. Altogether, the confectionery industry contributes more than $37 billion in retail sales to the U.S. economy each year and has at least one manufacturing facility in each of the fifty U.S. states. Learn More Always A TREAT America’s leading chocolate and candy companies have committed to providing consumers with information, options, and support as they enjoy their favorite treats, pledging half of their individually wrapped products will be available in sizes that contain 200 calories or less per pack and 90 percent will feature calorie information on the front of the pack by 2022. Learn More Meet our MEMBER COMPANIES American Licorice Company With more than 100 years in business, American Licorice Company is responsible for countless Americans’ favorite treats, including Red Vines and Sour Punch. Founded by Martin Kretchmer in 1914, American Licorice Company has grown from its beginnings creating Black Licorice Twists in Chicago to the nationwide distribution of a wide range of products from its current headquarters in Indiana. Now run by Kretchmer’s great-grandchildren, the company supports a variety of causes, including the Kids In Need Foundation and the Conservation Fund. Find out more about other NCA member companies in your state! Select a state Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ABOUT NCA The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade organization for the U.S. confectionery industry, which generates more than $37 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. Learn More Join NCA Our Industry Our Story Everyday Insights Seasonal Insights The Sweet Life Policy & Advocacy Issues Economic Impact Candy in Your State What is the CandyPAC? Inside NCA About NCA Join NCA Events Our Staff News Latest News Press Releases CEO Corner Candy & Snack Today © 2021 National Confectioners Association. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Legal Contact Us