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NEW CHAIRMAN PROFILE

full advantage of all that SNAC has to offer.
"The importance of participation with SNAC
revolves around the association's three pillars: advocacy, education and networking," Mr. Kohmann
said. "That was true when we were a smaller company, and it has held true all the way through our
growth. We've used SNAC as a resource to stay
ahead of the curve on technical best practices and
have participated in all the networking opportunities
both from a professional and personal standpoint."
Upon becoming chairman, Mr. Kohmann set a
goal for SNAC to visit member companies or host a
formal webinar to review their benefits and opportunities for further engagement with each business
member. He has accompanied SNAC staff on these
visits when possible.
"It is critical to the future of SNAC to create broad
and sustainable connections and to educate the
multiple levels of our member companies on our offerings to make sure they are maximizing the value of
their membership," he explained. "Given how much
the industry is evolving, it is critical for our members
to make sure they recognize the value that is there
for them across their entire organizations."
SNAC's chairman also wants to ensure that its
members' dues are put to good use and that the
association is continuously evaluating its offerings.
This applies not only to SNAC business members
but to associate members who play a major role
in making SNAC's annual trade show, SNAXPO,
possible. Guided by member feedback, the board
of directors passed a resolution in April to adapt
an every-other-year rotation for SNAXPO, with the
odd-year version of the event focused on education, networking and thought leadership, without a
traditional exhibit hall.
"We need to make sure our associate members
are getting a clear return on their membership and
sponsorship investment," Mr. Kohmann said. "As a
result of listening to our members, we're proactively
evolving the structure of our main event to make
both versions more valuable and sustainable."
The first installment of the rebranded event will be
held in Phoenix March 14-16, 2021. The event will
feature dynamic new ways for attendees to learn
and do business with suppliers through carefully
curated content zones that will create a pathway
for attendees to experience innovations throughout
the snack production cycle, from raw materials to
finished product, as well as the use of dedicated
suites for one-on-one meetings.
Having served as an ambassador for the industry,
Mr. Kohmann's installment as chairman also comes

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

"Given how much the

industry is evolving
and changing, it
is critical for our
members to make
sure they continue to
recognize the value
that is there for them
across their entire
organizations."
Fritz Kohmann, SNAC International

at a pivotal time for SNAC's advocacy initiatives.
Under his leadership, SNAC's Legislative Summit
in June brought more members to Washington,
DC than ever before, resulting in a record 120
meetings with members of Congress and
their staff. Members engaged with policymakers on key issues such as the need
to address workforce shortages by creating additional pathways for driving and
manufacturing jobs, specifically through
support of the DRIVE Safe Act, which
would allow 18- to 20-year-old drivers to
participate in interstate commerce provided
numerous safety training measures are met.
SNAC members also discussed the need to establish science-based labeling criteria for state labeling
mandates, as well as the need for FDA to carry its
sodium reduction initiatives forward carefully and
thoughtfully to verify they are achievable and result in
a meaningful impact on public health.
"Our category and our association are very
strong. There is a lot of exciting product innovation
and many new and different companies entering the
space," Mr. Kohmann said. "My role as chairman is
to support that growth and to stay forward-looking
to ensure legislation is common sense and good for
consumers and for our members. I'm honored and
privileged to serve as chairman. I look forward to a
very productive year for the association, our SNAC
members and the industry as a whole."

Fritz Kohmann
Shearer's Foods

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019

Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019
CONTENTS
SNAC LETTER - POWERING A DURABLE GROWTH STORY
NEW CHAIRMAN PROFILE - Strengthening Connections During Change
SNAC UPDATE - PUTTING IT TOGETHER
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
STARTUPS - BREAKING OUT
OTHER SALTED SNACKS - PLANT Protein Power
TORTILLA CHIPS - Claim to FAME
POTATO CHIPS - A Balancing ACT
OTHER SNACKS - A Halo of HEALTH
SNACK MIXES - Commingling with CONVENIENCE
PRETZELS - HORIZON of Opportunity
CRACKERS - Taking a Healthy TURN
COOKIES - Permissible INDULGENCES
BARS - On Another LEVEL
CORN SNACKS - FUN Flavorful Formats
NUTS & SEEDS - Planting the SEED
CHEESE SNACKS - GET REAL
PORK RINDS - Proliferation of PORK
MEAT SNACKS - BEEFING Up the Flavor
POPCORN - Explosion of FLAVOR
PREPARED SNACKS - Innovation Through PORTABILITY
DIPS - DIPS that Delight
Products & Services
ADVERTISER INDEX
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Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - CONTENTS
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - SNAC LETTER - POWERING A DURABLE GROWTH STORY
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 7
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - NEW CHAIRMAN PROFILE - Strengthening Connections During Change
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - SNAC UPDATE - PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 10
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 11
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 13
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 14
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 15
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - STARTUPS - BREAKING OUT
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 17
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 18
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 19
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - OTHER SALTED SNACKS - PLANT Protein Power
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 21
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 22
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - TORTILLA CHIPS - Claim to FAME
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 24
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 25
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - POTATO CHIPS - A Balancing ACT
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 27
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - OTHER SNACKS - A Halo of HEALTH
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 29
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - SNACK MIXES - Commingling with CONVENIENCE
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 31
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - PRETZELS - HORIZON of Opportunity
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 33
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - CRACKERS - Taking a Healthy TURN
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 35
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - COOKIES - Permissible INDULGENCES
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 37
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - BARS - On Another LEVEL
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 39
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - CORN SNACKS - FUN Flavorful Formats
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 41
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - NUTS & SEEDS - Planting the SEED
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 43
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - CHEESE SNACKS - GET REAL
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 45
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - PORK RINDS - Proliferation of PORK
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 47
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - MEAT SNACKS - BEEFING Up the Flavor
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 49
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - POPCORN - Explosion of FLAVOR
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 51
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - PREPARED SNACKS - Innovation Through PORTABILITY
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 53
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - DIPS - DIPS that Delight
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 55
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - Products & Services
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 57
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - 58
Snac World -- State of the Industry 2019 - ADVERTISER INDEX
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