Sweets & Snacks Expo Archives - NCA https://candyusa.com/topic/event/sweets-snacks-expo/ The National Confectioners Association Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:14:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo https://candyusa.com/events/2025-sweets-snacks-expo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2025-sweets-snacks-expo Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:14:17 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=event&p=54661 Each year, the Sweets & Snacks Expo convenes thousands of confectionery and snack industry professionals and hundreds of confectionery and snack companies for the largest confectionery and snack event in North America. Attendees can learn about the latest product innovations from exhibitors, dive into confectionery and snack trends and insights through the show’s education sessions and connect with their peers through the show’s endless networking opportunities.

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]]> Buyers Mission at the 2025 Sweets and Snacks Expo https://candyusa.com/events/buyers-mission-at-the-2025-sweets-and-snacks-expo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buyers-mission-at-the-2025-sweets-and-snacks-expo Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:15:07 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=event&p=54634 Food Export-Midwest, in partnership with the National Confectioners Association, will be conducting a Sweets and Snacks Buyers Mission at the 2025 Sweets and Snacks Expo. You’ll meet with pre-qualified buyers from around the world in pre-arranged, one-on-one meetings right here in the U.S., generate new sales leads, and build relationships with key industry players! It’s the perfect low-cost opportunity to meet qualified buyers from around the world in one place!

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]]> Considerations for Widely Recyclable Snack Packaging https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/considerations-for-widely-recyclable-snack-packaging/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=considerations-for-widely-recyclable-snack-packaging Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:35 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50541 Explore the necessary design, product types, formats, and machinery for this transition, offering a chance for CPG companies, retailers, and suppliers to find sustainable packaging solutions. Find ways to enhance sustainability and foster a greener packaging future, including discussions on...

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]]> Explore the necessary design, product types, formats, and machinery for this transition, offering a chance for CPG companies, retailers, and suppliers to find sustainable packaging solutions. Find ways to enhance sustainability and foster a greener packaging future, including discussions on EPR and recycling savings. 

What you’ll learn:

  • A current state for package recycling and sustainability in North America 
  • The types sweet and salty snacks that can/cannot be shifted to widely recyclable packaging 
  • Further insights into the shift into widely recyclable packaging, such as sustainability goal alignment and consumer preference data 

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]]> Cultivating Connection: Multicultural Marketing Tactics for Retailers  https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/cultivating-connection-multicultural-marketing-tactics-for-retailers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cultivating-connection-multicultural-marketing-tactics-for-retailers Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:35 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50545 In today’s dynamic marketplace, cultural relevancy and marketing to an increasingly diverse America are hot topics. Discover how driving relevancy with consumers in convenience services captures business growth and learn about cultivating partnerships that resonate with organizations who share these...

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]]> In today’s dynamic marketplace, cultural relevancy and marketing to an increasingly diverse America are hot topics. Discover how driving relevancy with consumers in convenience services captures business growth and learn about cultivating partnerships that resonate with organizations who share these values to foster a more inclusive and profitable business environment. 

What you’ll learn:

  • How to capture higher and more frequent sales across diverse consumer segments. 
  • Ways to invest in new product categories to ensure viability and relevance. 
  • How to incorporate social responsibility and resonate with organizations and consumers. 

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]]> Decadent Trends: Mastering Chocolate with Blommer https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/decadent-trends-mastering-chocolate-with-blommer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=decadent-trends-mastering-chocolate-with-blommer Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:34 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50547 Discover the delightful versatility of chocolate in this engaging demonstration and see how you can use various chocolate formats to align with the latest culinary trends. This session is a blend of practical tips and creative inspiration, perfect for elevating...

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]]> Discover the delightful versatility of chocolate in this engaging demonstration and see how you can use various chocolate formats to align with the latest culinary trends. This session is a blend of practical tips and creative inspiration, perfect for elevating ingredients with the appeal of chocolate. 

What you’ll learn:

  • Tips and tricks about chocolate craftsmanship and the care required in handling both chocolate and its counterparts. 
  • How to unleash the potential of fillings in delicious chocolate creations. 
  • The artistry of chocolate through playful and inventive applications.  

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]]> Driving Unplanned Purchases on Instacart https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/driving-unplanned-purchases-on-instacart/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=driving-unplanned-purchases-on-instacart Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:34 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50551 Learn how to drive growth for unplanned purchases in the candy and snack categories through grocery delivery services such as Instacart. You’ll gain insights from a case study with one of the largest CPG companies and see how they’ve grown...

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]]> Learn how to drive growth for unplanned purchases in the candy and snack categories through grocery delivery services such as Instacart. You’ll gain insights from a case study with one of the largest CPG companies and see how they’ve grown their seasonal business on Instacart. Discover the value of having an always-on, consistent strategy that drives growth throughout the year.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to ‘win’ during key seasonal moments by being top-of-mind early with shoppers. 
  • Ways to ensure candy and snacks are added to returning baskets. 
  • Tips and tricks to incentivize snack purchases with new customers.  

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]]> Five Global Sweets and Snacks Trends to Watch https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/five-global-sweets-and-snacks-trends-to-watch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-global-sweets-and-snacks-trends-to-watch Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:33 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50553 Where in the world should confectionery and snack manufacturers be looking for inspiration? Get five key international trends in treating and snacking that have the potential to break through in the U.S. and Americas markets. Get insights into emerging consumer...

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]]> Where in the world should confectionery and snack manufacturers be looking for inspiration? Get five key international trends in treating and snacking that have the potential to break through in the U.S. and Americas markets. Get insights into emerging consumer behaviors and innovative flavor, ingredient or formulation trends from around the world that could disrupt the sweets and snacks market in the U.S.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to translate international trends to the U.S. 
  • The new flavors or ingredients appearing in global sweet and snack launches. 
  • Get ahead of the competition with formulations featuring emerging trends in texture, color or aroma.  

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]]> Flavor Trends in Confections https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/flavor-trends-in-confections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flavor-trends-in-confections Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:32 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50555 What’s new and what’s next in the world of confectionery flavors? Discover the latest trends in flavors for chocolate, candy, gum, and mints, and see how consumers shape these trends. What you’ll learn:

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]]> What’s new and what’s next in the world of confectionery flavors? Discover the latest trends in flavors for chocolate, candy, gum, and mints, and see how consumers shape these trends.

What you’ll learn:

  • How global and regional consumer behaviors influence current flavor trends in the confectionery industry. 
  • Insights into how different generations react to new flavors and the implications for product development and marketing. 
  • Marketing tactics manufacturers use to target various consumer segments with flavor innovations. 

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]]> Flavor Trends in Snacking https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/flavor-trends-in-snacking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flavor-trends-in-snacking Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:32 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50557 People snack for different reasons: emotional well-being, physical health, comfort, a cure for the munchies, an energy pick-me-up, or “just because.” Flavor is a key driver in the snacking decision process. Discover insights from FlavorSum proprietary research that highlights top...

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]]> People snack for different reasons: emotional well-being, physical health, comfort, a cure for the munchies, an energy pick-me-up, or “just because.” Flavor is a key driver in the snacking decision process. Discover insights from FlavorSum proprietary research that highlights top need states for snacking and the formats and flavors that fit with different snacking occasions.  

What you’ll learn:

  • The associations consumers make between snacks and their physical and emotional needs.  
  • How flavor cues can be used by snack brands to communicate intent to snackers.  
  • Trending flavors and their alignment with dayparts, offering insights into effective flavor-format pairings. 

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]]> From TikTok to Your Shop: Driving Awareness & Sales with Influencers https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/from-tiktok-to-your-shop-driving-awareness-sales-with-influencers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-tiktok-to-your-shop-driving-awareness-sales-with-influencers Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:31 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50559 Discover proven strategies and tactics to effectively collaborate with influencers, leveraging their reach, creativity and engagement to amplify brand awareness, drive sales and craft captivating content that resonates with candy and snack loving audiences worldwide.  What you’ll learn:

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]]> Discover proven strategies and tactics to effectively collaborate with influencers, leveraging their reach, creativity and engagement to amplify brand awareness, drive sales and craft captivating content that resonates with candy and snack loving audiences worldwide. 

What you’ll learn:

  • How to identify which influencers, and which social platforms, are right for your brand. 
  • The right way to work with influencers to promote your brand or business to their audience. 
  • What to do when your brand or business goes viral, and how to leverage those moments. 

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]]> Game On: Mastering Influencer and Consumer Engagement Through Gaming https://candyusa.com/my-nca/documents/game-on-mastering-influencer-and-consumer-engagement-through-gaming/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=game-on-mastering-influencer-and-consumer-engagement-through-gaming Tue, 21 May 2024 16:45:30 +0000 https://candyusa.com/?post_type=document&p=50563 Video games are more popular than ever with over 212 million Americans. Nearly half of these gamers are female. 35 million people watch others play video games on Twitch. 76% of parents play video games with their kids. Learn how...

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]]> Video games are more popular than ever with over 212 million Americans. Nearly half of these gamers are female. 35 million people watch others play video games on Twitch. 76% of parents play video games with their kids. Learn how you can leverage gaming to authentically engage consumers. 

What you’ll learn:

  • The scope of gaming today: who is playing, what they’re playing, and how. 
  • How brands can participate on various platforms to connect with gaming communities. 
  • Best practices for sweets and snacks brands looking to engage with gamers. 

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