General Information
2009 ALL CANDY EXPO - the only show you need:
Over 450 confectionery and snack companies from around the world
12,000 qualified industry professionals in attendance
Visitors from 69 countries attend and exhibit
More than 2,000 NEW snack and confectionery items on display
Newly-expanded Gourmet Marketplace returns for third consecutive year
Merchandising brought to the forefront at the detail Merchandising Solutions Center-Latest trends and issues addressed by industry experts

More Confectionery and Snack Buyers in more trade channels than any other U.S. show!

Attendees at the ALL CANDY EXPO-represent $150 billion of worldwide buying power in the confectionery, snack and cookie categories. Discover thousands of new products from more than 450 exhibiting companies. Over 100 new confectionery and snack companies exhibited in 2008 with even bigger participation expected in 2009!

ATTENDANCE:
More than 5,000 key confectionery buyers are expected with a total attendance of over 12,000 confectionery and snack professionals anticipated. Over 1,000 International visitors from more than 70 countries also attend.

EXPOSITION:
The ALL CANDY EXPO- the largest confectionery and snack trade show in the Americas, has many key highlights in 2009:

The Gourmet Marketplace addresses the double digit sales growth in this hot confectionery and snack category. It features a variety of specialty products in every segment from premium and upscale to fortified, all natural and organic. Dark chocolate sales alone increased by over 50% in 2007 and they are still growing. The Taste, located within the Gormet Marketplace, will feature well-known artisans displaying their craft as well as one-of-a-kind tastings, samplings and pairings.

Retail Merchandising Solutions Center
Visit this dynamic destination at the EXPO that features a showcase of the latest cutting edge retail merchandising displays used to promote confectionery and snacks.

AUDIENCE:
Attendees are buyers, merchandisers, operations managers and store owners from all classes of trade including supermarkets, drug stores, vending, convenience stores, wholesalers, warehouse clubs, theaters, mass and dollar merchants, specialty and department stores. Importers, exporters, suppliers, distributors and brokers also attend, making the ALL CANDY EXPO?the 'must attend' show of the year.