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VOLUME NINE, ISSUE TWO SNAC INTERNATIONAL STAFF Thomas Dempsey President & CEO tdempsey@sfa.org (703) 836-4500, ext. 209 David Walsh Director, Government Affairs dwalsh@sfa.org ext. 213 Liz Wells Vice President of Meetings lwells@sfa.org ext. 202 Paul Downey Director, Finance & Administration pdowney@sfa.org ext. 208 Abby Valentino Manager, Meetings & Events avalentino@sfa.org ext. 201 15 SNAC INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairperson Mark Winkelman Better Made Snack Foods, Inc. SFA General Counsel Martin Hahn Hogan Lovells US LLP Vice Chairperson Dan Sifer Herr Foods, Inc. Canadian Snack Food Association Rep. Kent Hawkins W.T. Hawkins Ltd. 2nd Vice Chairperson Jolie Weber Wise Foods, Inc. Chris Kuechenmeister PepsiCo North America Sean Shanley Bryce Corp. Scott Smith Pretzels, Inc. Treasurer Mike Harper Rudolph Foods Co., Inc. Directors at Large Jeff Almond AEC Vice President Heat and Control, Inc. Secretary David Flavell PepsiCo Dan Cooper AEC Past President Fuchs North America, Inc. Past Chairperson (2015-16) Dan Morgan BFY Holdings, LLC Tom Ennis Amplify Brands Past Chairperson (2014-15) Mark Singleton Rudolph Foods Co., Inc. Fritz Kohmann Shearer's Foods, Inc. Michael Horn A.C. Horn Manufacturing Charlie Kennedy Packaging Corp. of America AEC President Jeff Higgins Savor Seasonings, Inc. Jeff Partridge Truco Enterprises President & CEO Thomas Dempsey SNAC International Bill Hooker Snyder's-Lance Kerry Lynch klynch@torreydc.com 51 51 53 Robert "Bob" Cantwell B&G Foods, Inc. Andres Pozuelo Alimentos Jack's de C.A.S.A. Steve Sklar Inventure Foods, Inc. Dave Jones Golden Flake Snack Foods 08 SFA Now SNAC International The association's new name recognizes the evolution of the industry. Jeff Martin Utz Quality Foods, Inc. Trace Benson Old Dutch Foods, Inc. Cindy Kuester Snak King Corp. SNACK WORLD STAFF Editorial Sarah Hubbart shubbart@torreydc.com 11 Beth Day beth.day001@verizon.net 15 State of the Industry The spotlight continues to boldly shine on snacking, and it's appearing brighter than ever. 51 New Chairman Profile SNAC International Chairman Mark Winkelman takes the helm as the organization pushes into a new era. Design Nick Martens Meegan Smith msmith@sfa.org Advertising Sales Paul Lattan plattan@sosland.com Dan Malovany dmalovany@sosland.com Steve Berne sberne@sosland.com Joanie Spencer jspencer@sosland.com Subscription Coordinator Meegan Smith msmith@sfa.org 53 SNAXPO Recap Houston's SNAXPO 2016 brought together more than 1,400 attendees from 30 different countries for a show highlighting innovation and education. Charlotte Atchley catchley@sosland.com SNAC INTERNATIONAL 1600 Wilson Blvd. Suite 650 Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: (703) 836-4500 or (800) 628-1334 Fax: (703) 836-8262 Web: www.sfa.org E-mail: sfa@sfa.org 06 Letter from SNAC International 47 Business Member Profile CONVENIENCE FOODS ASSOCIATION CFA 10 Supplier Insight 56 Products & Services Snack World is the official magazine of SNAC International and is produced in conjunction with Sosland Publishing. Snack World is distributed free-ofcharge to members of the organization. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Contact Meegan Smith, msmith@sfa.org. SNAC and Sosland Publishing assume no responsibility for the validity of claims in items reported. ©2016 SNAC International. All rights reserved. Reproduction of the whole or any part of the contents without written permission is prohibited. Printed in U.S.A. 49 Associate Member Profile 59 Advertisers' Index www.sfa.org May 2016 Snack World 5 http://www.sfa.org http://www.sfa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Snack World - May 2016

Snack World - May 2016
Table of Contents
LETTER FROM SNAC INTERNATIONAL - SNAC International is Indispensable
NEWS - New SNAC International name recognizes evolving industry
SUPPLIER INSIGHT - Networking Is Key
2016 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT - At Front and Center Stage
Kudos to the Cast
Indulge and Excite
Maximizing Health, Innovating Style
Delivering on Innovation
Healthy Halo, Devilishly Delicous
Healthy Versatility
Flavor Innovation Going Nuts
The Cheese Alternative
Gone Gourmet
Flaming Hot, Protein-Packed
The Skinny on Popcorn
Keep it Fresh
BUSINESS MEMBER PROFILE - Innovation, New Ventures Continue
ASSOCIATE MEMBER PROFILE - Flexible to the Core
CHAIRMAN PROFILE - New Logo, New Leadership
SNAXPO - Staying Ahead of the Game
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
AD INDEX

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