Bolder Brighter.

Bolder Brighter. And, of course Bigger. one time again, the National Confectioners' Association (NCA) All Candy Expo held June 4-6 at Chicago's McCormick Place, surpassed previous records for attendance, number of exhibitors, and flush of excitement.

This year's fact drew 17,421 visitors, including more than 5800 candy buyer a 17% increase throughout 2001. The show also featured 451 exhibitors, representing the majority of U manufacturers, and at least 100 international exhibitors.

Those numbers, while impressive, don't betray the whole story, however. The editors from Candy Industry and Confectioner magazines straggleed the aisles and sampled the