The 2016 class is made up of a mix of young professionals, including one of the confectionery industry's youngest CEOs, people who have watched their family businesses grow within the industry, and a young confectionery broker.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed including a percent daily value (%DV) for added sugars on Nutrition Facts labels on packaged foods.
With an all-new European Confectionery Pavilion, an upgraded mobile app, more space for exhibitors, and speakers from Zappos, ESPN and NBC, the annual show is sure to be sweet.
Tim Quinn of Mars Chocolate North America will again chair the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) 2014 Sweets & Snacks Expo, which will be held May 20-22 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
New merchandising offerings, best-in-class product awards, high-profile speakers and a substantial international presence were some of the major drivers behind a 10% spike in 2013 expo attendance, says the National Confectioners Association.
A new smartphone app for the National Confectioners Association show makes the Sweets & Snacks Expo an interactive experience for attendees, providing more convenience and a comprehensive way to navigate the three-day event, receiving and using industry information before, during and after the show.