The 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo is pleased to announce its educational tracks for this year’s multifaceted program. The tracks, grouped around the themes of How We Shop, How We Eat, and How We Work, will explore consumer behaviors and trends in treating and snacking. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the 2018 event will host more than 20 educational sessions addressing various topic areas for the confectionery, snack and specialty categories.
Press Releases
How the Outdated and Outrageous U.S. Sugar Policy Impacts the Manufacturers That Make Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Treats
WASHINGTON (Feb. 2, 2018) – America’s chocolate and candy companies play an important role in making consumers’ favorite treats during the Valentine’s Day season. Candy makers work hard to provide consumers with their favorite year-round treats – and in doing so…
2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo Grows Global Footprint
Confectionery and snacks from more than 25 different countries will be on display at the 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo – the largest number of countries ever to showcase products at the trade show. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association from May 22-24 at McCormick Place in Chicago, the 2018 Expo will house four acres of widespread product innovation, welcoming more than 850 exhibitors.
What Two Billion Pins on Pinterest tell us about Today’s Consumer
Arthur Sevilla, head of vertical strategy at Pinterest, will headline the education program at the 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo, taking place May 22-24, in Chicago’s McCormick Place. Sevilla will use insights from more than two billion pins to demonstrate how consumer intent signals form strategies that result in meaningful brand engagement that drive measurable sales.
NCA Announces 2018 Future Leadership Program Class
Five young professionals within the confectionery industry have been selected for NCA’s 2018 Future Leadership Program. The full breadth of the category is on display in this year’s class as the supply, manufacturing, distribution and retail sides of the industry are represented.
“The Future Leadership Program is a very important strategic initiative that was designed to help build knowledge and leadership skills of young professionals in the confectionery industry,” said NCA President and CEO John Downs. “This program provides a comprehensive experience for our young people to further develop talents and careers within their respective companies.”
Two Retail Leaders to be Recognized for Contributions to Confectionery
The National Confectioners Association is honored to announce that Krisanne Flamini from Wawa, Inc. and Barry Phillips from SpartanNash are the recipients of the 2018 Confectionery Leadership Award. The award celebrates the recipients’ lasting contributions to the industry through their category management best practices, effective business collaboration, innovative in-store merchandising and solid category performance.
2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo Sells Out in Record Time
Booth space for the 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo is sold out. This is the first time in the trade show’s 21-year history that it has sold out so early in the year. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the Sweets & Snacks Expo (May 22-24) welcomes more than 18,000 attendees from 90 countries as more than 850 exhibitors display their most innovative products.
Candy Makers Share Four Festive Facts about the Winter Holidays
Three quarters of Americans will gift sweet treats this holiday season WASHINGTON (Dec. 11, 2017) – The winter holidays are filled with family traditions, often with chocolate and candy as the centerpiece of the fun. This December, the National Confectioners Association…
National Confectioners Association Applauds Bill to Reform U.S. Sugar Program
In response to the introduction of The Sugar Policy Modernization Act (HR 4265 / SB 2086) by U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL), U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA), the National Confectioners Association issued the following statement:
“We applaud the sponsors of this bicameral, bipartisan legislation for their efforts to level the playing field for consumers and businesses by reforming this Depression-era policy that hurts so many while benefiting just a few.
Parents Teach Their Children about Balance while Celebrating the Fun and Enjoyment of the Halloween Season
Three-quarters of Americans celebrate the season with chocolate and candy WASHINGTON – Nearly 90 percent of parents will use the Halloween season as an opportunity to talk to their children about the unique role that chocolate and candy can play…
Multi-Award Winning Sweets & Snacks Expo Provides Best-in-Class Business Solutions
With the recent announcement of the Sweets & Snacks Expo being named to Trade Show Executive magazine’s Gold 100 list for the first time, the candy and snack industry’s recognition for its success has been unparalleled. While the Gold 100 includes the largest trade shows in the world, it also features those that have a track record of excellence in their sectors, and the Sweets & Snacks Expo is no exception.
