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In the summertime …
In 1963 Nat King Cole (seen here on a BBC special that aired the same year), asked us to, “Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer; those days of soda and pretzels and beer.” And, if you’re...
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Dum Dum Pops: 20 calories, 16 flavors, joy made in America
Look at what I spied when I pulled up behind this vehicle during a visit to the Spangler Candy Company in the northwest corner of Ohio — the home of 16 flavors of Dum Dum Pops. It’s the CAN-D-VAN from...
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Productivity up 90% for NCA’s cocoa farm family
Do you eat chocolate, love chocolate or make chocolate? If you do, you probably know that cocoa farming is under threat because there are other crops that may be more lucrative to produce or...
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NCA staff knows how to Treat Right
We spend a lot of time at NCA thinking about, talking about and attempting to live what we firmly believe — that candy is, well, awesome, fun and makes us happy. In a recent post I pointed out that our...
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Ebola and disease prevention in cocoa-growing communities
For most Americans, basic hygiene important to disease prevention, like hand-washing, is second nature. Our parents and teachers make the importance of washing our hands a part of our training as...
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Sugar: Not So “Simple” Anymore
Many of us feel helpless or frustrated with regard to our weight. In fact, Americans are obsessed with reading and talking about weight, probably because that’s easier than changing our lifestyle...
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Managing Halloween
I love Halloween. Before we had kids we dressed up our dog and she helped greet trick-or-treaters. When my kids were growing up I was as excited about Halloween as they were, perhaps even more so. It...
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Halloween candy tips from the Guilt-Free RD
Registered dietitian Melissa Joy Dubbins is on to something. She is the “guilt-free RD” because “food shouldn’t make you feel bad.” A couple of days ago, Melissa posted an interesting blog on...
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Chocolate, Candy and Soldiers — Happy Veteran’s Day
Happy Veteran’s Day, Dad! My dad is almost 98 and he is one of the “greatest generation” of soldiers, having served in the Pacific Theater in WWII. My dad wasn’t all that excited to be going overseas...
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Back to Balance
NCA is part of the new “Back to Balance” coalition of farmer and food trade associations reaffirming a belief in the traditional core tenants of balance, variety and moderation as a way to support...
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