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Legislative SNAXPO PREVIEW Summit Saddle Up for Success SNAXPO 2016 in Houston promises to bring expert speakers and the latest issues to snack producers. BY SARAH SARAH HUBBART BYLINEBY HUBBART SNAXPO 2016 is set to take place at Houston's George R. Brown Convention Center and will host a lineup of expert speakers. L eaders from across the snack food industry will convene at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX on March 19-22 to build new business, hear from expert speakers and have a little fun at the 79th Annual SNAXPO Exhibition and Conference. Sponsored by the Snack Food Association (SFA), SNAXPO is the only trade show dedicated to the international snack-food industry. SNAXPO highlights the three pillars of SFA: advocacy, networking and education. "SNAXPO is SFA's premier event," said SFA President & CEO Tom Dempsey. "As always, it will bring together leaders from across the snack industry to make new contacts and learn from our educational programs." An estimated 1,500 industry professionals - and 150 exhibitors - from around the world are expected to attend SNAXPO 2016. The show attracts leading manufacturers and suppliers from all areas of the snack-food industry, including companies both large and small. The event also includes the installation of SFA's officers on March 22. EXHIBITING THE LATEST Without a doubt, the trade show is the centerpiece of SNAXPO and will open at 11:15 am on March 20. A wide variety of equipment, ingredients, products and services are available to attendees on the trade show floor. "SNAXPO is unique from an international perspective," noted Greg Strauss, AB Mauri North America, St. Louis. "We do a lot of international busi22 Snack World November 2015 www.sfa.org ness, and we have connected with people from Germany, Jamaica, Argentina and Korea, to name a few." Discover the latest innovations, products and services demonstrated inside the exhibit hall. The open, friendly environment helps suppliers meet new contacts face-to-face to explore future business opportunities and makes first-time attendees feel welcome. After the 2015 show in Orlando, FL, Theresa Stigler, Freeline Organic Foods said, "This is our first SNAXPO, and we like the fact that the attendees here are mostly manufacturers rather than retailers. We have made at least 15 quality contacts." Attendees and exhibitors will also have the opportunity to visit with old friends and make new ones at receptions, dinner events and the annual golf tournament. INSIGHTFUL SPEAKERS On March 20 and March 21, a diverse lineup of speakers will share insights that will give a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing business environment. Former Congressman Joe Scarborough, host of MSNBC's Morning Joe, will share his no-holds barred political commentary with SNAXPO attendees. Pulling from his experience as an influential player in Republican politics, Mr. Scarborough will candidly discuss the important issues facing America today. Attendees will also hear from Jim Donald, who will share his experience as past CEO of Starbucks, http://www.sfa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Snack World - November 2015

Snack World - November 2015
Table of Contents
Letter from SFA - Engaged and Energized
Government Affairs - Legislative Outlook
Emerging Leaders - Emerging Leaders Program a Success
ELF Recap - ELF Builds Momentum
Business Member Profile - Putting People First
Associate Member Profile - Ideas and Solutions
SNAXPO Preview - Saddle Up for Success
Products & Services
Ad Index

Snack World - November 2015