05/21/2026
The Sweets & Snacks Expo wrapped today at the Las Vegas Convention Center after three days of innovation, networking, and nonstop energy from the global confectionery and snack industries. Making its Las Vegas debut, the 2026 expo brought together more than 17,500 industry professionals and nearly 1,000 exhibitors showcasing the newest trends in candy, chocolates, salty snacks, gourmet treats, healthier alternatives, and creative flavor innovations from around the world.
Hosted by the National Confectioners Association, the event featured immersive product launches, educational panels, supplier showcases, influencer activations, and discussions centered on consumer trends, social media marketing, sustainability, and the future of snacking. From nostalgic sweets to bold global flavors and better-for-you products, the expo highlighted how rapidly the snack industry continues to evolve. Las Vegas provided the perfect backdrop for the high-energy event, which many attendees described as one of the largest and most exciting Sweets & Snacks Expos to date. Highlights from so many brands including that proudly displays our double-gold badge from CPG Awards 2025. Enter your shelf stable snacks, candies, protein bars! 500 categories. All judges are retail buyers from across the US! Enter your CPGs at www.cpgawards.com
