Sweets and Snacks Expo

Actionable Inspiration

All sweet snacks product submissions

 

Nestlé USA, Nerds Lucha Grande, Mango Chile and Guava

MINPA Winner 2017

Nestlé USA

Nerds Lucha Grande – Mango Chile and Guava

SRP: $1.00 | 3 Oz

Inspired by Mexican wrestling, Nerds ¡Lucha Grande! will bodyslam your tastebuds with bold Latin flavors. Experience the fiery kick of Mango Chile and the sweet punch of Guava as they go head-to-head.

Brownie Brittle LLC Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Sea Salt

Brownie Brittle, LLC

Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Sea Salt

SRP: $3.49 – $3.99 | 5 Oz

Sheila G Mains was the first to create a snack product made from the crispy edges of a gourmet and decadent brownie. She’s done it again making the cult-followed snack gluten free by popular demand.

Charms Company

Andes Creme de Menthe Snap Bar

SRP: $1.00 | 1.5 Oz

Andes Crème de Menthe Snap Bar is perfect for the growing demand of ON-THE-GO snacking. The slim profile fits in pockets, backpacks or purses.   Easy to enjoy:  snap off one piece at a time.

Edward Marc Brands Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Medallions

Edward Marc Brands, Inc.

Snappers Milk Chocolate Caramel Macchiato Snappers

SRP: $9.99 | 24 Oz

A unique combination of proprietary pretzels recently re-engineered to increase crunch and caramel retention, batch espresso-flavored caramel, specialty chocolate blend, and espresso sea salt.

Setton Farms Pistachios + Blueberry Infused Cranberries & Coconut Chewy Bites

Setton Farms

Pistachios + Blueberry infused Cranberries & Coconut Chewy Bites

SRP: $4.99 | 4.23 Oz

It’s a bite sized snack with over 50% pistachios, providing an ideal balance of carbohydrates and protein for sustainable energy. They are perfectly portioned and individually wrapped for convenience.

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The 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo has been canceled.

We are extremely disappointed not to be able to offer the experience, inspiration, insights and connections so many in our community have come to rely on in association with the event, but the health and welfare of our community is our top priority.

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may 24-27, 2021 mccormick place chicago, illinois

 

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The 2020 Sweets & Snacks Expo has been canceled.

Last updated: March 24, 2020 6:40 p.m. EDT

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Frequently asked questions about our show cancellation

The Sweets & Snacks Expo, originally scheduled for May 18-21, 2020, in Chicago, has been canceled.

We are extremely disappointed not to be able to offer the experience, inspiration, insights and connections so many in our community have come to rely on in association with the event, but the health and welfare of our community is our top priority. As restrictions and recommendations on mass gatherings continue to build in cities and states across the country, including those issued in the state of Illinois and in guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it became clear that cancellation of the show was the only path forward to protect the well-being of our community.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during these last few weeks as we have evaluated the right decision to make as the coronavirus situation developed. The cancellation is unavoidable due to a combination of factors including state and local stay-at-home orders and travel bans and restrictions from our member companies, retail partners and other attendee organizations. This has been a difficult business decision for our Board of Trustees and the team at the National Confectioners Association, and it is not the outcome any of us wanted. However, we all agree that our immediate focus needs to be on what matters the most to all of our exhibitors, retail partners and other attendees.

As part of our Sweet Insights Unwrapped series, we have a robust schedule of distance learning already in place for June, July and August and will look for ways to enhance those insights and bring even more value to our attendees and exhibitors. More information about these opportunities will be available soon.

In the meantime, we know you will have many questions about what the cancellation of the show means for your company specifically, and we have tried to address those questions in this resource. We are working through the specific details about how registration and booth fees will be refunded or applied as a credit to the 2021 show and will have more information for you very soon. We remain committed to transparency and will continue to update you with any relevant information as we work through the details of the cancellation with our partners, the city of Chicago, McCormick Place and others.

Please know how much we appreciate being part of this community. The cancellation of the Sweets & Snacks Expo is disappointing, but our enthusiasm for the confectionery and snack industries is stronger than ever thanks to the outpouring of support and encouragement we have had this month from exhibitors and retail customers alike. We know that with your engagement and support the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo (May 24-27 in Chicago) will be the best one yet.

Again, we wish to thank you for your support – not only during this time of crisis, but also over the past 23 years we have been working together to build the unique and special community that makes up the Sweets & Snacks Expo. Please feel free to reach out to our customer service team at (833) 336-3206 if you have questions about your participation. We are here to help. Remember – we are all in this together! Our collective resilience, grit and determination will get us through this trying time.