Snack World - May 1, 2011 - (Page 41)

Innovative and Educational … are just two of the words that can be used to describe SNAXPO 2011 in Orlando, FL. BY BOB GATTY I t was a busy, fast-paced, vibrant SNAXPO 2011 that had a sell-out crowd of more than 1,100 snack food executives and suppliers from 38 countries buzzing, and after three days of educational sessions, business development opportunities and networking, they are now back at their businesses implementing what they learned. “This is the place to be if you are in the snack food business,” said Tom Dempsey, president, Utz Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA , as the exhibit hall opened March 21 in Orlando, FL. “Innovation, contacts, friends, invaluable information — it’s all here at this show.” That’s exactly what proved to be the case. Attendees and exhibitors alike raved about the content, the format, the location and the results of their three-day investment at SNAXPO. “We are delighted with the response,” said Snack Food Association (SFA) president and CEO Jim McCarthy. “We are off to a great start for our 75th anniversary show in 2012.” That event will be held March 1619 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ. Besides meeting friends, customers and associates on the exhibit hall floor, SNAXPO attendees heard an outstanding array of speakers, both in high-level general session presentations and in concurrent educational seminars. A highlight was the presentation on March 23 by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, who called for reforms in the areas of energy, immigration, government regulations and education. The annual State of the Snack Industry report was www.sfa.org ▲ SNAXPO 2011 attendees gather outside the JW Marriott Grand Lakes in Orlando, FL, for the welcome reception. May 2011 Snack World 41 http://www.sfa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Snack World - May 1, 2011

Snack World - May 1, 2011
Contents
Letter from SFA - Progress and Advocacy
Supplier’s Corner - Onward and Upward
Government Affairs - SFA on the March
Government Affairs - Change Ahead
State of the Industry Report - Brands are Back
For More Research on Snacks
Natural Chips Reign Supreme
Top Potato Chip Brands
TORTILLA CHIPS - Tackling Hot Trends
PRETZELS - Healthy and Beyond
SNACK CRACKERS - The More Healthful Snack
Top Pretzel Brands
Top Snack Cracker Brands
COOKIES - Decadently Healthy
CORN SNACKS - The Scoop on Corn Chips
Top Corn Snack Brands
SNACK NUTS & SEEDS - Investing in Innovation
Top Nut, Seed and Corn Nut Brands
CHEESE SNACKS - Say Cheese to New Snacks
Top Cheese Snack Brands
PORK RINDS - Still on a Fast Track
Top Pork Rind Brands
MEAT SNACKS - Meating High Expectations
Top Meat Snack Brands
READY-TO-EAT POPCORN - Expanding Indulgence
Top RTE Popc orn/Caramel C orn Brands
MICROWAVE POPCORN - Convenience and Health
OTHER SALTED SNACKS - Catch-all Segment Builds With Variety
Top Microwave Popcorn Brands
Top Other Salted Snack Brands
SALSA AND DIPS - Salsa Dips, Dips Rise
Top Salsa and Dip Brands
Innovative and Educational …
Earl Wise Sr. Enters Circle of Honor
Overheard at SnaxPro
Get Ready for SNAXPO 2012: Celebrating 75 Years
New Snacks
Products & Services
Ad Index

Snack World - May 1, 2011