2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo preview: Innovations, insights and connections
Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), the 2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo will take place at Chicago’s McCormick Place from May 21 to 23. This annual event is the largest show in North America representing the confectionery and snacking industries. It attracts up to 18,000 industry professionals from 90 countries, with more than 850 companies exhibiting. NCA estimates that the event attracts 90 percent of the candy buying market and 75 percent of the snack buying market. The show typically features thousands of new product launches.
Some highlights from the more than 25 educational sessions will include: