Mintel’s Director of Food & Drink and Global Consumer, Jenny Zegler will be presenting “Five Global Sweets and Snacks Trends to Watch” at the Snacks and Sweets Expo 2024 on Wednesday, May 15 at 11 am on the Trends and Innovation stage.

The Snacks and Sweets Expo is an event for thousands of confectionery and snack retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers. You’ll find all the product innovations, insights, and industry connections you need to build a world-class in-store or online experience that will delight your shoppers.

About the presentation: Five Global Sweets and Snacks Trends to Watch

Where in the world should confectionery and snack manufacturers be looking for inspiration? Get five key international trends in treating and snacking that have the potential to break through in the U.S. and Americas markets. Get insights into emerging consumer behaviors and innovative flavor, ingredient or formulation trends from around the world that could disrupt the sweets and snacks market in the U.S.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to translate international trends to the U.S.
  • The new flavors or ingredients appearing in global sweet and snack launches.
  • Get ahead of the competition with formulations featuring emerging trends in texture, color or aroma.
Meet the presenter
Jenny Zegeler
Director, Mintel Food & Drink and Global Consumer
Jenny Zegler is the dedicated trends analyst on Mintel Food u0026amp; Drink, blending Mintel Trends expertise with food and drink specific topics, such as health and wellness, formulation, sustainability, and premiumization. She also contributes analysis across beverage categories and has helped to develop Mintel’s annual trends since 2014.
  • Americas
  • Food and Drink
May 15th, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, EST
Indianapolis, United States

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