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Legislative Summit Heading to the Hill SFA members receive free registration for 2015 Legislative Summit. BY BOB GATTY E xecutives from Snack Food Association (SFA) member companies are urged to attend SFA's Annual Legislative Summit, to be held June 2-3 in Washington, DC, where they will meet with elected and appointed officials on key issues affecting the snack food industry. "Members of Congress need to know how their decisions impact your daily operations, employees, customers and bottom line," said Tom Dempsey, SFA president and CEO. Summit registration is free for SFA members and will include pre-scheduled meetings with lawmakers and key staff members on Capitol Hill, briefings on key legislative and regulatory developments, and opportunities to network with industry colleagues. Special events at this year's Legislative Summit will include an exclusive 12 Snack World February 2015 www.sfa.org donor dinner for contributors to SnackPAC, SFA's political action committee; a moonlit monument tour; and a "Snack Attack" Reception on Capitol Hill featuring SFA member products. "As SFA continues its aggressive government affairs and lobbying activities on behalf of the snack food industry, nothing is as effective as a lawmaker's constituent," Mr. Dempsey said. "That includes individuals and business members taking the time to look that Congressman or Senator in the eye and explain the real-life impact of their specific actions back home." Labeling and nutrition issues are likely to be a heavy focus of the 2015 Legislative Summit. From GMO labeling to Nutrition Facts Panel revisions to Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendations, Congress needs to know how their actions impact our industry. For full details, see Page 14. * Above, L-R: Daryl Thomas, Herr Foods; Craig Hatfield, Bryce Corp.; Dan Sifer, Herr Foods; David Cantrell, DairiConcepts; and Sean Shanley, Bryce Corp., discuss industry issues with Congressman Tom Marino of PA. http://www.sfa.org

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

Snack World - February 2015
Table of Contents
Letter from SFA - Chairman’s Note of Thanks
News - Gluten-free sales may double by 2019
Convenience remains king for consumers
How to reach Hispanic consumers
Supplier Insight - SNAXPO 2015 - Be 'All In'
Legislative Summit - Heading to the Hill
Government Affairs - Government Affairs Update
Business Member Profile - Chipping Away
Associate Member Profile - Long Traditions in a New Generation
SNAXPO - SNAXPO 2015: Info, Knowledge, Insight
Products & Services
Ad Index

Snack World - February 2015