Founded in 1884 in Chicago by representative of 69 confectionery manufacturing firms, the National Confectioners Association is one of the oldest, most respected trade associations in the world. You can browse this website by its categories located at the top of the homepage, including: All About Candy, All About Chocolate, Classroom, Holidays, Recipes and Family Fun, News, and Hot Topics. This website provides simple ideas and tips on how candy can add fun and flavor to your day. The homepage includes three sections: one for the grown ups, a candy trivia, and candy industry buzz. You will find information about candy bars, canes and corn, conversation hearts, cotton candy, gum, jelly beans, licorice, lollipops, mints, marshmallows, and more. You can buy by using the online catalog to enjoy your favorite candy brands. For the classroom you can learn more about fun facts about candy, check out the candy calendar and quizzes, and get information about the candy trends and surveys.