The snack industry should plan on attending or exhibiting at SNAXPO 2012, March 16-19, in Phoenix at the Phoenix Convention Center. Hosted by the Snack Food Association, this exciting diamond anniversary (75th year) snack event will provide opportunities to network with snack food industry professionals from around the world, learn the latest and greatest trends and technologies and hear interesting speakers, such as former Arkansas governor and best-selling author, Mike Huckabee.

Five Point Snacks is a new snack line designed to help U.S. veterans return to a better civilian life by donating at least 11% of its profits to organizations that support, care for and benefit veterans.

Mike-sell’s expanded its ever-evolving line of snacks to include healthier snack options.

Nuts, trail mixes and nut-and-fruit confections offer consumers convenient, flavorful pick-me-ups, as they try to get the most out of each summer day.

Recent popcorn introductions offer up robust flavors, healthier formulations and convenience—an amusement park of ingredients for summertime snacking.