14 Mar 2024 --- The US confectionery industry has reached a landmark US$48 billion in sales in 2023, according to the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) latest State of Treating report. The industry high comes despite the “economic squeeze” consumers are facing. The report, which is the NCA’s fifth annual dive into the nation’s confectionery trends, projects an even sweeter future, with sales expected to reach US$61 billion by 2028.