INDIANAPOLIS, May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Engines were running hot in Indianapolis all week as the 2024 Sweets &
Snacks Expo raced through town. As the premier event in the
Americas for the confectionery and snack categories, the Sweets
& Snacks Expo featured a packed show floor, one-of-a-kind
networking opportunities, and world-class education sessions from
industry thought leaders.
Fast Facts About the Show:
- 1,000 exhibitors – a show record!
- 300+ first-time exhibitors
- 16,000 attendees
- 250,000+ square feet of show floor
- 25+ countries represented
What they're saying: After 25 successful years in
Chicago, Sweets & Snacks Expo
set up shop in Indianapolis
because it is the right city to meet the growing demands of the
show and the community. The 2024 show marked the beginning of
a new multi-year partnership with the City of Indianapolis.
John Downs, president & CEO
of the National Confectioners Association - which is the host
organization for the Sweets & Snacks Expo - said:
"As the top innovation showcase in the
confectionery and snack categories, the Sweets & Snacks Expo
offers an opportunity for the community to come together to debut
products, gain insights, and create meaningful connections. This
year's show solidified that there is no better place to do so than
right here in Indianapolis. You
could feel a renewed energy on the show floor from manufacturers,
retailers, brokers, and suppliers alike – and everyone is buzzing
about our bright future."
Leonard Hoops, president and CEO
of Visit Indy, said:
"The Sweets & Snacks Expo isn't just a
sweet new addition to the world-class events that we host in Indy –
it's also big business. Our partnership drove a positive economic
impact of more than $12 million that
benefits all corners of Central
Indiana. Even though the show just ended, we're already
looking forward to welcoming this exceptional event back to Indy in
2025 and beyond."
Show features & announcements: As a larger-than-life
show, the Sweets & Snacks Expo has a hugely significant impact
on the confectionery and snack communities – both on the show floor
and beyond.
- Coming to store shelves: The show kicked off with the
Most Innovative New Product Awards, highlighting new branded
consumer products evaluated by a panel of retailers from all
channels of trade.
- Best in Show: Nerdy Nuts – Avalanche Peanut Butter Treat
took home the top award for most innovative new product. Winning
this award has historically served as a harbinger of future success
for the brand and company.
- Only-in-Indy experiences: A blockbuster Happy Hour event
had attendees fired up for a preview of Caitlin Clark's new home base at Gainbridge
Fieldhouse as they enjoyed food, drinks, games, and networking.
Later in the week, the Sweets & Snacks community zoomed over to
the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to watch an Indy 500 practice
session – a preview of Indy's next highly anticipated event!
- Giving back: The Sweets & Snacks Expo partnered with
USO and Give Kids the World Village to donate products to
servicemembers and children in need across the country.
Mark your calendars: The 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo
will return to the Indiana
Convention Center in Indianapolis
May 13 – 15, 2025, with a pre-show
day on May 12. See you there!
About Sweets & Snacks Expo
The Sweets & Snacks Expo is the premier event for the
confectionery and snack industries. Featuring new product launches,
business-building solutions and merchandising innovations, this
annual trade show brings together qualified candy and snack retail
professionals and company representatives who showcase the latest
in candy and snack products. The event is sponsored by the National
Confectioners Association. Learn more at SweetsAndSnacks.com.
About the National Confectioners Association (NCA)
The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade
organization for the $48 billion U.S.
confectionery industry. NCA advocates for an environment that
enables candy makers to thrive and works to ensure that chocolate,
candy, gum and mints are celebrated for their contributions to
culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy. The
industry employs nearly 58,000 workers in more than 1,600
manufacturing facilities across all 50 states and supports an
additional 635,000 jobs in related fields. The U.S. confectionery
industry has made a commitment to increasing transparency,
providing more portion guidance options and educating consumers
about the role of confectionery in a happy, balanced lifestyle.
Learn more at CandyUSA.com or follow NCA on Facebook, X and
Instagram.
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