The Brazilian Cocoa and Confectionery Manufacturers Association was founded on January 19, 1957, in São Paulo, dedicated to the chocolate industries in Brazil. In 1990, the Candy & Gummies sector was added to it, and in 2001 the peanut industries, becoming the Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Chocolate, Amendoim e Candy. Currently, the Entity represents 92% of the Chocolates market, 68% of Candies and Gums and 62% of Peanuts, bringing together manufacturers of all sizes with different products related to our sectors.
The Brazilian industry in these sectors generates around 34 thousand direct jobs.
The Ai Group Ai Group represents the confectionery industry in Australia and New Zealand. Its Confectionery Sector's Confectionery Reference Group (CRG) is made up of industry representatives that provide leadership and guidance on policy issues.
The Technical and Regulatory Committee also plays a vital role in the industry's development. It meets regularly to review government policies and regulations and provides input on behalf of the industry.
The committee also oversees the development and delivery of training initiatives, including ConTech. With the support of the Technical and Regulatory Committee, the Ai Group provides assistance and feedback to members on technical and labelling matters.
CAOBISCO is the Association of Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery Industries of Europe. We proudly represent more than 13 000 European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery manufacturing companies, 99% of which are SMEs.
The objective of the association is to promote the CAOBISCO food categories to stakeholders through building confidence and trust via responsible and transparent practices throughout the supply chain, meeting consumers needs for safe, high quality, tasty and nutritious products.
The Chocolate and Cocoa Association of Japan (CCAJ) is a Chocolate and Cocoa manufacturers organization founded in 1952. CCAJ’s purpose is to increase the consumption of Chocolate and Cocoa in Japan, provide information about raw materials of Chocolate and Cocoa, and, collect information and investigate its substance about Chocolate & Cocoa and its distribution.
Food, Health & Consumer Products of Canada (FHCP) is the voice of Canada’s leading food, health, & consumer product manufacturers. Our industry employs more people than any other manufacturing sector in Canada, across businesses of all sizes that manufacture and distribute the safe, high-quality products at the heart of healthy homes, healthy communities, and a healthy Canada.
From food production and food manufacturing to health and consumer goods manufacturing, FHCP strives to serve its dynamic membership and be the catalyst for change in Canada’s current competitive landscape.
The National Confectioners Association is the trade organization that promotes the unique role of chocolate, candy, gum and mints in a happy, balanced lifestyle and the companies that make these special treats. Through advocacy and regulatory guidance, communications, industry insights, and retail and supply chain engagement, NCA helps create an environment that enables candy makers to thrive.
Our membership is made up of manufacturer, broker and supplier companies.