SNAC International

Caramel popcorn is an OG (ooey-gooey, that is) crunchy snack-time classic! 🍿🍯 Shoutout to the makers bringing this golden treat to snack lovers everywhere. Are you team sweet or savory popcorn? Tell us below! 👇 #NationalCaramelPopcornDay

New state recycling fees are coming—and snack producers need to be ready. ♻️ Read more on how policy expert Mark Bescher broke down how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws will impact packaging and what companies must do to comply. #SNAXPO25

Want to launch a winning product? 📈 At #SNAXPO25, NielsenIQ’s Fernando López Martínez shared how smart brands like Cheetos are using consumer data and AI to drive innovation and success.

Snacking is thriving—even in tough economic times—but what consumers reach for is rapidly evolving. From wellness to global flavors, discover the key trends shaping the future of snacks that Sally Lyons Wyatt shared at #SNAXPO25 👇

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of SNAXPO25's Flavor Showdown! 🎉  After an intense battle of bold and innovative flavors from top seasoning and flavor companies, SNAXPO25 attendees cast their votes... and the Flavor of the Year Awards 🏆 went to:  🍋 Sweet Winner: Lemon Poppy Chow – Elite Spice Inc  🥓 Savory Winner: Bacon Jam – Chesapeake Spice Company, LLC  A huge thank you to all the incredible challengers who brought their best flavors to the competition. Until next time... keep snacking! 😋 Carolina Ingredients Chesapeake Spice Company, LLC Elite Spice Inc Fuchs Gruppe Kerry Land O'Lakes Seasonings & Ingredients LifeSpice Ingredients Malabar Ingredients McClancy Foods & Flavors Wixon #SNAXPO25 #SnaxToTheMax #FlavorShowdown

Facing challenges like labor scarcity, high costs, tariff impacts, and safety concerns? You're not alone. 🤝 Formic's VP of Sales Joel Onyshuk shared how their scalable automation solutions are helping manufacturers tackle these issues. With a 97% renewal rate on active contracts, Formic is making automation easy, accessible, and effective - helping manufacturers stay ahead of the curve. 📊   Missed the session? No worries! The full recording and slides will be available on SNACintl.org in the coming weeks.   #SNAXPO25 #SNACBites #SnaxToTheMax #Automation #SnackManufacturers

Did you know that manufacturers prioritizing innovation in 2022 were 1.8x more likely to experience overall sales growth compared to those with stagnant or declining innovation? 📊   Fernando López Martínez from NielsenIQ highlights that the market demands innovation to work harder: Great ideas + great products + great activation = successful growth.   There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to innovation. Instead, focus on: 💫 Disrupting a category 🌱 Growing the brand 🎯 "Wow-ing" a target segment 🔥 Creating brand buzz 🍽 Offering crowd-pleasing benefits   Innovation is key to driving success in today’s competitive market!    Missed the session? No worries! The full recording and slides will be available on SNACintl.org in the coming weeks.   #SNAXPO25 #SnaxToTheMax #InnovationInSnacks #SnackManufacturers

Stefan Toepfl from ELEA Technology GmbH is sharing the science behind Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) ⚡️ at #SNAXPO25, highlighting its benefits for potatoes: less leakage (up to 10%), smoother cuts, improved texture & crispness, and reduced tissue breakage. Plus, it can boost the long-term durability of machine knives. 🥔✨    Missed the session? No worries! The full recording and slides will be available on SNACintl.org in the coming weeks.   #SnaxToTheMax #SnackInnovation #PEF #FoodTech

SNAC consultant Mark Bescher shares insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the snack food industry. He provided an executive-level view on how shifting public policy, retailer mandates, and evolving consumer demands are shaping the future of food packaging. 🍿🥨🥜   Missed the session? No worries! The full recording and slides will be available on SNACintl.org in the coming weeks.   #SNACInternational #SnaxToTheMax #SnackIndustry #SnackFood #FutureofSnacks

Hooray to the first SNAC Bites session of the day! 🌟   Heat and Control Inc.'s Rick Bajema showcased innovations that reduce water and energy use, improve process performance, and boost sanitation. 🚰   Their Slice Wash Support Module (SWSM) 💧 recirculates water while removing slivers, starch, and grit from potatoes and corn, promoting sustainability in snack production. 🌽🥔   Missed the session? No worries! The full recording and slides will be available on SNACintl.org in the coming weeks.   #SNAXPO25 #HeatAndControl #WaterSustainability #SnackIndustry #Innovation