click here to login CMAC Home :: About Us To grow confectionery consumption in a responsible manner as an enjoyable food that is part of a healthy, active lifestyle. • We will encourage the well being of all Canadians. • We will consistently deliver quality in everything we do. • We will act responsibly in a fair and equitable manner. • We will meet or exceed the highest level of industry and regulatory standards. History Become a Member Annual Report Committees Member List Contact Us Did You Know? Cavemen were the first to enjoy a sweet treat, when they discovered honey in beehives. Recorded history has traced candy back 3,500 years to Egyptian times. Did You Know? The botanical name of the chocolate plant is Theobramba cacao, which means “Food of the Gods.” Did You Know? The first patent for chewing gum was issued in 1869 to William F. Semple, a dentist from Mount Vernon, OH.