Exhibition · Chicago, Illinois · Major show
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2012
Bakery, Confectionery · Food Processing
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 450in 2020, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 14,000this edition, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 6first in 2009
About Sweets & Snacks Expo
The 2012 SWEETS & SNACKS EXPO ®, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, is the largest confectionery, cookie and snack show in the Americas. The EXPO features more than 550 companies showcasing thousands of confectionery and snack products in one place, making it the most valuable, time-effective event in the industry. The new 2012 show dates are May 8 - 10 still happening at Chicago's McCormick Place.
The 2011 EXPO was the largest in the show's 15 year history and the number of exhibitors increased 13%! In fact, in 2011, more than 170 new companies exhibited and more buyers than ever attended the event. The EXPO attracts all of the major U.S. distribution channels and features top-notch experts in the keynote sessions, making it easier than ever to discover the latest trends, and discover what's new in your category.
More than 14,000 qualified confectionery and snack professionals attend each year including nearly 1,000 international visitors traveling from nearly 70 countries.
From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19–21 May 2020 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | 450 | 15,000 |
| 2014 | 20–22 May 2014 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | — | — |
| 2013 | 21–23 May 2013 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | — | — |
| 2012 | 8–10 May 2012 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | — | 14,000 |
| 2011 | 24–26 May 2011 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | 500 | 5,000 |
| 2009 | 19–21 May 2009 | McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | 450 | 20,000 |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.