Sweets & Snacks Expo

Your year starts here.

McCormick Place, Chicago IL

This is where the candy and snack industries and their customers come to be inspired, make meaningful connections and share our passion for delighting shoppers.

Join the Sweets & Snacks community ➜

May 18, 2020

May 19 - 21, 2020

Supplier Showcase,
Innovation Awards Ceremony,
Keynote & Cocktail Party

Expo, Education
& Destination Retail

learn
more

850+
Exhibitors

15,000+
Industry Professionals

50/50
Candy & Snacks

What is the Sweets & Snacks Expo?

With more than 15,000 industry professionals in attendance, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is the largest show in North America representing the confectionery and snack industries. All parts of the supply chain are in attendance including:

Retailers
Distributors & Wholesalers
Food Service
Brokers
Manufacturers
Business Services & Suppliers

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What's new in 2020?

This year, we introduced a new look, a bigger show floor, new education sessions and an expanded Destination Retail experience. Check out the show’s limitless opportunities to connect and learn.

Explore What's New

YOUR YEAR STARTS HERE

Be
inspired.

The Sweets & Snacks Expo is where “new” makes its debut. The hottest trends, products and merchandising techniques are on full display so you can turn inspiration into action on your return home.

Start here

Make meaningful
connections.

Passionate innovators, thought leaders and industry professionals use the Sweets & Snacks Expo to touch base and build relationships. There is nowhere better to grow your personal and professional network.

Connect

Delight your
shoppers.

Maximize seasonal and everyday opportunities by giving your customers something to love every time they shop. The Sweets & Snacks Expo provides all the tools, techniques and new products you need to exceed shopper expectations.

See how

Start Your Expo Right on May 18

NEW! Supplier Showcase

For the first time, the Sweets & Snacks Expo will feature a Supplier Showcase, a one-day-only, face-to-face marketplace dedicated to helping confectionery and snack suppliers to connect with prospective and existing customers.

Exhibit Attend

NEW! 2020 MINPA Celebration

The Most Innovative New Product Awards (MINPA) is the show’s annual awards celebration honoring innovative ideas, concepts and products. This year we're unveiling the awards during an exciting pre-show event - highlighted by a special guest speaker and an early evening cocktail party.

Learn More About MINPA Attend the 2020 Celebration

NEW! CBD Gallery

We’re launching a venue to provide information, insights and exhibits that will help you understand the legal, regulatory and retail environment for hemp-derived CBD today, and decide whether or not CBD products and ingredients are a good fit for your business.