LA County, located in the state of California, is the largest in the country, with 10.4 million people. The county has had 249,241 cases of COVID-19 and 6,036 deaths.

This year’s NCA Washington Forum will be held virtually due to COVID-19. Registration will open today, Monday, Aug. 17.

It’s hard to imagine that a country navigating a pandemic is going to send its children to collect candy from a bunch of strangers this year.

A number of confectionery industry events are canceled as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Perhaps the most symbolic news came from Just Born, which announced it was shutting down production until at least April 7.

NCA President and CEO John Downs sent out a letter explaining the decision, citing restrictions on mass gatherings that have been in place in Chicago and Illinois, as well as guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sen. Bernie Sanders recently attacked the candy industry during a livestream, but the NCA has offered a response.

The Sweets and Snacks Expo is still proceeding as planned. However, the NCA is now offering a full refund on badge fees for anyone whose plans change as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

It’s only been about two weeks since the NCA State of the Industry event in Florida, but the world feels like a completely different place.

Why the NCA president is focusing on the PAC and framing candy as a treat.