This year’s event, held May 21-23, brought together tried-and-true brands and upstarts seeking to carve out their place in an ever-changing market.

The National Confectioners Association has promoted three members of its leadership with the goals of improving operational efficiency and enhancing the organization’s advocacy, communications, industry affairs and regulatory support.

It’s always sweet to see Chicago’s McCormick Place transform into a wonderland of candy and snacks for the annual Sweets & Snacks Expo.

John Downs, president and ceo of the National Confectioners Association, spoke about the future of the confectionery industry at the CHOCOVISION conference in Davos, Switzerland, this week.