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LETTER FROM SNAC INTERNATIONAL MANN WINKELMAN SNAC International is Indispensable S NAXPO 2016 in Houston, TX, is now in the books, and what a great SNAXPO it was. It was well attended and provided some of the best educational sessions and speakers we've ever had. But the biggest news coming out of Houston was the announcement of our newly rebranded organization, SNAC International, making it more inviting to all members of the snacking industry. Having rebranded ourselves, we begin the work of bringing more snack manufacturing companies into our organization. As chairman of SNAC International, my goal is to see snack manufacturers of all kinds come to see the association as indispensable to running their businesses. Although our name is new, we'll continue the efforts to make SNAC International as relevant as we always have, through education, advocacy and networking. We'll diligently continue this with an eye toward all types of snack food companies. It's abundantly clear that the snack industry has had a rough go the past year in Washington, DC, but the dedicated staff of SNAC International worked hard so that we were heard by key members of Congress. They worked even harder to communicate the successes and frustrations to us. No one can dispute that our organization had our collective voices heard over the past year. As trends in snacking change, keeping on top of these trends is an absolute must, and SNAC International is there to assist as well. Our offerings of educational programs and webinars are both numerous and of the highest quality - and they are free to members. Our Quality & Innovation Management Course, our Emerging Leaders Program, and the Food Safety Preventive Controls Workshop are all of incredible value for any size company. Networking opportunities are also abundant at SNAC International. Managers and supervisors all the way up to executive leadership have the opportunity to discuss our industry, trends we're seeing, and problems we're facing. There is great benefit in discussing these issues - which we all face - with other members of the industry. Indispensable? You bet! In the coming year, I look forward to working with Tom Dempsey and the entire SNAC International staff, as well as my friend Jeff Higgins, the new AEC president, to make SNAC International indispensable for you, too. Mark Winkelman President Better Made Snack Foods mwinkelman@bettermadesnackfoods.com 6 Snack World May 2016 www.sfa.org http://www.sfa.org

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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

Snack World - May 2016