Education Sessions

This session hosts a panel of industry supply chain leaders in conversation with a supply chain expert. They’ll share valuable insights into the issues at hand from a manufacturer and distributor perspective and their respective outlooks on the supply chain in the short, medium and long term. ...

This session provides the Sweets & Snacks Expo’s perennial view of the macro-snacking universe and occasions from a shopper, consumer and retailer perspective. IRI will share insights on what is fueling growth categories, present ideas to turn declining categories around and find additional opportunities as consumers continue to settle into their new patterns of shopping and consumption. ...

This session breaks down the latest insights on social commerce, the power of TikTok as a social channel and strategies for how candy and snack brands can win on that third shelf. ...

This session presents the National Confectioners Association’s signature State of Treating research to give attendees a deeper understanding of the how, the what and the why behind candy’s success story. This report combines consumer research with the latest retail data to pinpoint continued pockets of growth for 2022.   ...

The front of a store is one of the most important areas for sales, and this critical area is under rapid change and tremendous pressure to better meet shopper demand. Attendees will learn the latest developments on the front-end, from category sales trends to merchandising best practices and what’s in store for the future of the front-end. ...