Industry experts invited to share insights, research, and strategies shaping the future of confectionery and snacks WASHINGTON — Sweets & Snacks Expo is inviting industry experts and thought leaders to submit proposals to speak at the 2027 show and Supplier…

The 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo wrapped its winning debut in Las Vegas, bringing together the global confectionery and snack industries for four days of innovation, networking, and business-building at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 
Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, Sweets & Snacks welcomed 17,500 registrants and 1,000 exhibitors showcasing the latest confectionery and snack products, offering a sneak peek at the consumer trends shaping the future of the category. 

Sweets & Snacks Expo opens today at the Las Vegas Convention Center, welcoming the global confectionery and snack industries to the premier event for innovation, networking, and business growth. Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the 2026 show marks the Expo’s first year in Las Vegas, with 16,000 industry professionals and 1,000 exhibitors expected from around the world.  

The Sweets & Snacks Expo announced the winners of the 2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards, recognizing the most innovative candy and snack products shaping the future of the industry. With nearly 500 products entered this year – the largest field in program history – the awards spotlight breakthrough innovation, emerging trends and products poised to drive consumer excitement and category growth. 

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) today announced Billie-Ann Plastics Packaging Corp. as the winner of the 2026 Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation for its RPET Clear Cylinder with Optional Snap In/Snap On Top and Printing. The award will be presented during the Sweets & Snacks Expo Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 18 in Las Vegas. 

LAS VEGAS — The future of candy and snacks is taking shape – and it’s bigger, bolder, and more innovative than ever. Ahead of the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, standout trends are defining how brands are capturing consumer attention…

Sweets & Snacks Expo is bound for Las Vegas. Registration for the 2026 show – taking place from May 19-21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. – is open for all attendees. The annual show convenes thought leaders and industry experts to share and gain insights, connect with fellow professionals, and drive the candy and snack industries forward.

WASHINGTON – Interested in showcasing your insider expertise to the confectionery and snack industries? Sweets & Snacks Expo, the largest trade show of its kind, is now accepting education proposals for the show floor and Supplier Showcase. Sweets & Snacks…

INDIANAPOLIS – Sweets & Snacks Expo is zooming out of Indianapolis with an incredible track record of success for the confectionery and snacks categories. As attendees from across the globe descended upon the Indiana Convention Center, Sweets & Snacks lived…

Sweets & Snacks Expo makes its highly-anticipated return to Indianapolis today, bringing together stakeholders from across the candy and snack industries at the largest event of its kind in the Americas. The show will welcome more than 1,000 exhibitors to showcase their innovations to 14,000 attendees in the ultimate destination for candy and snacks.

Sweets & Snacks Expo announced today the winners of the 2025 Most Innovative New Product Awards, recognizing excellence in 12 categories and showcasing the broad range of innovative offerings across the candy and snack industries.