Rising’s Joe Duncan Satisfies His Sweet Tooth For National Candy Month

CHARLOTTE, N.C.– TheΒ NationalΒ Confectioners AssociationΒ is the leading trade organization for the $48 billion U.S. confectionery industry. NCA advocates for an environment that enablesΒ candyΒ makers to thrive and works to ensure that chocolate,Β candy, gum and mints are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy. The industry employsΒ nearly 58,000 workersΒ in more than 1,600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states and supports an additional 635,000 jobs in related fields.