The Featured Products Showcase displays the best-of-the-best from exhibitors at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, taking place May 13-16 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Attendees were able to browse new innovations (or old favorites with a new spin), top-performing products, MINPA winners and submissions and more. [envira-gallery id=”227507″] [envira-gallery id=”227562″]
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Meijer Opens New Supercenters In Northeast Ohio
Meijer opened two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in the Northeast Ohio cities of Alliance and Canton on May 14. “As we celebrate our 90th anniversary as a family-owned retailer, providing value and convenience to our customers is still our top priority,” said Executive Chairman Hank Meijer. “We’re excited to bring our unique shopping experience to customers in North […]
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Expo Highlights 2024’s Top Flavors, Product Trends
With 1,000 exhibitors spread across more than 250,000 square feet of the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, attendees at this week’s Sweets & Snacks Expo are discovering 2024’s top candy and snack trends and flavors before they reach store shelves. “The categories have always been on the cutting edge of innovation, as the entire food […]
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Former Meijer President Holton Dies At Age 90
Meijer has announced the death of its former long-time president Earl Holton, 90, on May 10. Mr. Holton began working for Meijer soon after graduating high school in 1952 as a store clerk, served as president from 1980-1999, and remained a trusted advisor through this year. “The entire Meijer family is saddened by the loss […]
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Supplier Showcase Highlights Innovative Products, Systems
The Supplier Showcase is the Sweets & Snacks Expo’s face-to-face marketplace helping confectionery and snack suppliers connect with customers. Taking place May 13-14, the Supplier Showcase is an opportunity for attendees to connect with candy and snack manufacturer partners before they take to the main show floor. [envira-gallery id=”227236″]
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From Sweet To Salty, New Products Hailed Across 13 Categories
Ahead of its opening Tuesday in Indianapolis, the Sweets & Snacks Expo recognized the winners of the 2024 Most Innovative New Product Awards. The honors announced Monday recognize excellence across 13 categories, showcasing the most innovative ideas, concepts and products in the candy and snack industries. “With the Most Innovative New Product Awards, we celebrate […]
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New Hy-Vee Campaign To Raise Awareness About Mental Health
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Hy-Vee is launching a new video series entitled “A Holistic Approach to Improving Mental Health,” hosted by Dr. Daniel Fick, Hy-Vee’s chief medical officer. The four-part video series features Hy-Vee’s team of health and wellness professionals and helps educate customers and patients on ways to proactively […]
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Sweets & Snacks Expo Opens May 14 In Indianapolis
National Confectioners Association opened the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo May 14 to record-breaking numbers at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The show is “going to be giant,” according to Greg Guidotti, CMO of Ferrara Candy Co. and chair of the Sweets & Snacks Expo committee. The expo is expected to break records, featuring […]