NCA’s 2021 Confectionery Leadership Awards ceremony to take place online By Anthony Myers The National Confectioners Association (NCA) and its in-house magazine Candy & Snack TODAY, has announced the recipients of the 2021 Confectionery Leadership Awards.
Maureen Keenan, Category Manager – Seasonal Candy, CVS Pharmacy; and Peter Kempton Jr., Category Manager – Center Store, TravelCenters of America, will receive their awards, presented remotely this year, during NCA’s virtual State of the Industry Conference on March 9.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the importance of adaptability, innovation and collaboration with our retail partners as critical components to the confectionery industry’s success,” said John Downs, president & CEO of the NCA. “
Beer/Wine/Liquor
Popular Beer will be dissolved as a subcategory, replaced with Alcoholic Cider. Items previously in Popular should be mapped to either Premium Plus/Super Premium or Budget/Value
Alcoholic Seltzer is a new subcategory in Beer
Cheladas is a new subcategory in Beer
Other Beer is a new subcategory in Beer
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Novelties/Seasonal Candy will be renamed Novelties
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