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Sweets Snacks Expo Adds New Features For 2018 Event

WASHINGTON, DC -- The 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo , taking place May 22-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place, will have several new features. With 150-plus first-time exhibitors, the 2018 show will feature a new product showcase, displaying more than 350 of the hottest new candy, snack, flavor, product and packaging innovations. Another highlight will be the Most Innovative New Product Awards, showcasing more than 300 submissions of the most innovative ideas, concepts and products in candy and snacks....

April 18, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC  -- The 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo, taking place May 22-24 at Chicago's McCormick Place, will have several new features.

With 150-plus first-time exhibitors, the 2018 show will feature a new product showcase, displaying more than 350 of the hottest new candy, snack, flavor, product and packaging innovations.

Another highlight will be the Most Innovative New Product Awards, showcasing more than 300 submissions of the most innovative ideas, concepts and products in candy and snacks. Awards will recognize the best among nine different categories along with best-in-show and the small business innovator awards.

All submissions will be taste-tested and evaluated by a panel of more than 20 leading retailers.

The Enhanced Destination Retail experience will highlight the latest technology and merchandising solutions driving shopper engagement, including hourly demonstrations.

Topics to be explored during two dozen educational sessions include consumer behavior, flavor trends, omnichannel, digital and multi-cultural marketing from a wide range of subject matter experts including Pinterest, Progressive Grocer, IRI and Nielsen along with panelists from some of the nation's leading retailers.