Packaging manufacturer Cascades was honored with the Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation for its next-gen Northbox packaging, the first-ever fully recyclable insulated packaging in North America. The packaging is itself made of recycled materials and provides multiple insulation options for various shipping needs.
2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo Draws 15,000+ Industry Professionals to Unveil Latest in Candy and Snacks
The Sweets & Snacks Expo (May 21-23) today begins at Chicago’s McCormick Place, bringing the newest innovations in confections and snacks, as well as a dazzling array of classic favorites, to more than 15,000 candy and snack professionals attending the show.
Keefe, Clarey Receive National Confectioners Association Candy Dish Awards
Washington, DC (May 6, 2019) – Kevin Keefe, Director of Business Development at Shankman & Associates, and Shelly Clarey, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Adams & Brooks, will each receive a National Confectioners Association Candy Dish Award at…
Hundreds of New Exhibitors to Attend 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Washington, D.C. (April 23, 2019) – Now in its 23rd year, the Sweets & Snacks Expo is the best place to learn about new trends and innovations in the confectionery and snacking industry. Each year, the four-acre show floor is…
Sweets & Snacks Expo: Reimagine the In-Store Experience at Destination Retail
Washington, D.C. (April 23, 2019) – Debuting at the 2019 Sweets and Snacks Expo is a completely redesigned Destination Retail. This exciting new space features the latest in front-end merchandising, new candy and snacks shopping occasions, and merchandising solutions to…
The Power of Sweets & Snacks at Retail
As major economic drivers, the confectionery and snack industries are significantly impacting the state of retail Did you know that the confectionery and snack industries are leading indicators of the strength in the U.S. economy? When analyzing consumer packaged goods…
Sweets & Snacks Expo: The Industry’s Sweetest Show
With the industry’s biggest show fast approaching, snack and confectionery manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and more are getting excited for the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo. This year, the event will take place in Chicago’s McCormick Place from May 21 –…
Don’t Miss Out – Register Now for the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Washington (January 3, 2019) – The sweetest – and savoriest – show of the year is fast approaching. The 22nd annual Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, is the largest show in North America representing the confectionery…
2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo Opens Call for Speakers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 5, 2018) – The Sweets & Snacks Expo is now accepting proposals for its 2019 Sweet Insights learning program. As the signature event for the confectionery and snack industries, the Sweets & Snacks Expo at Chicago’s McCormick Place…
National Confectioners Association Names Most Innovative New Product Award Winners
Chicago, IL (May 23, 2018) – At the National Confectioners Association’s 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo, innovations in candy and snacks were recognized during the industry’s annual Most Innovative New Product Awards. The awards – including those for Best in…
Here’s How Sweets & Snacks Impact the Economy
Did you know that Illinois is one of the top five confectionery-producing states in the U.S.? More than 60 confectionery manufacturers in the state employ nearly 7,700 people and produce $4.49 billion worth of confectionery shipments each year. That’s one…
