Chocolate,
gummies, caramels, mints, gum – there are so many types of delicious treats
available. But have you ever wondered how all of these different types of candy
end up on store shelves?
The
National
Confectioners Association (NCA), which
represents more than 550 confectionery companies, is currently hosting the Sweets & Snacks Expo where many
of these products get their start.
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you by the National Confectioners Association and
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The Sweets
& Snacks Expo has four acres of products from the confectionery and snack
industries and features more than 800 candy and snack companies displaying
thousands of new innovations and traditional favorites. It’s the first time
representatives from your favorite stores have the chance to see all these tasty
treats and decide what will appear on their store shelves.
Many
chocolate and candy companies will also debut products that give treat lovers
more information, options and support to make informed choices about how they
treat. This wave of innovation is thanks in part to the Always A Treat Initiative, a voluntary commitment made by America’s leading chocolate
and candy companies to Partnership for a Healthier America to help people manage their sugar
intake.
These
companies are committed to tangible changes, including smaller pack sizes and
clearer calorie labels. You’ll see these changes hit your local stores over the
coming months.
The Always A
Treat Initiative is also designed to show people how chocolate and candy can be
part of a happy, balanced lifestyle.
Learn more
about the Always A Treat Initiative by following #AlwaysATreat or by visiting AlwaysATreat.com. Learn what’s in store for the future of treating by giving the NCA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram a follow as well.
What’s your
favorite treat? Share your favorite in the comments or on social media with the
hashtag #AlwaysATreat!