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Cause to Celebrate
This year’s SNAXPO proves one of the most successful as SFA rings in its 75th anniversary.
BY BOB GATTY
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ith more than 1,400 attendees, SNAXPO 2012 proved one of the most successful conferences and expositions in the history of the Snack Food Association (SFA). Held March 16-19 in Phoenix, AZ, SNAXPO was also the site of SFA’s 75th anniversary celebrations as industry executives from around the world gathered for three days of business development, educational programming and networking. Scott Smith, Shearer’s Foods, Inc., accepted the SFA chairman’s gavel during SNAXPO from outgoing chairman Matt Colford, Old Dutch Foods, Inc., who declared SFA is in a strong financial position for now and the future. Mr. Colford noted that this year’s SNAXPO drew record levels of international attendees as well as exhibits, and he encouraged SFA to continue reaching out internationally to continue its growth.
“The world has become a smaller place, and many of our newest members are coming to SFA with an international perspective,” Mr. Colford observed. Outlining his objectives for the coming year, Mr. Smith said plans are under way to further improve SNAXPO, a financial cornerstone for SFA. Other initiatives in 2012 will include continued evolution of SFA’s educational offerings, staying on top of trends, issues and government regulatory requirements. The association will continue to stay abreast of key governmental issues, Mr. Smith added, saying SFA needs to “own” the priority issues that most concern members and continue working with allied groups on other issues of importance. He encouraged participation in the SFA’s Legislative Summit
governmental affairs program, slated for May 15-17 in Washington, DC. The summit includes personal visits with lawmakers and key staff members. Mr. Smith also said SFA will explore opportunities to partner with other associations and to consider alliances where appropriate. “Our association, like our businesses, is part of an evolving market, and we need to be open to what these
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Snack World - May 2012
Snack World - May 2012
Features
Letter from SFA - Opportunities for Growth
Supplier’s Corner - Keep Moving Forward
75th Anniversary - Forging Ahead in the New Millennium
75th Anniversary - Building an Association
75th Anniversary - Technology and TV
State of the Industry Report - Opportunity with a Dose of Caution
State of the Industry Report - Potato Chips
State of the Industry Report - Tortilla Chips
State of the Industry Report - Pretzels
State of the Industry Report - Crackers
State of the Industry Report - Cookies
State of the Industry Report - Corn Snacks
State of the Industry Report - Snack Nuts and Seeds
State of the Industry Report - Cheese Snacks
State of the Industry Report - Pork Rinds
State of the Industry Report - Meat Snacks
State of the Industry Report - RTE Popcorn/Microwave Popcorn
State of the Industry Report - Other Salty Snacks
State of the Industry Report - Dips, Salsa and Spreads
Government Affairs - Taking it to Capitol Hill
SNAXPO 75th Anniversary - Cause to Celebrate
New Snacks
Products & Services
Ad Index
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Snack World - May 2012 - Features
Snack World - May 2012 - Letter from SFA - Opportunities for Growth
Snack World - May 2012 - 5
Snack World - May 2012 - 6
Snack World - May 2012 - Supplier’s Corner - Keep Moving Forward
Snack World - May 2012 - 8
Snack World - May 2012 - 75th Anniversary - Forging Ahead in the New Millennium
Snack World - May 2012 - 75th Anniversary - Building an Association
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Snack World - May 2012 - 12
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Snack World - May 2012 - 75th Anniversary - Technology and TV
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Opportunity with a Dose of Caution
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Snack World - May 2012 - 18
Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Potato Chips
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Tortilla Chips
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Pretzels
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Crackers
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Cookies
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Corn Snacks
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Snack Nuts and Seeds
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Cheese Snacks
Snack World - May 2012 - 41
Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Pork Rinds
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Meat Snacks
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - RTE Popcorn/Microwave Popcorn
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Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Other Salty Snacks
Snack World - May 2012 - State of the Industry Report - Dips, Salsa and Spreads
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Snack World - May 2012 - 54
Snack World - May 2012 - Government Affairs - Taking it to Capitol Hill
Snack World - May 2012 - 56
Snack World - May 2012 - SNAXPO 75th Anniversary - Cause to Celebrate
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Snack World - May 2012 - New Snacks
Snack World - May 2012 - Products & Services
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Snack World - May 2012 - Ad Index
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