SNAC International

08/25/2026

Heat and Control Inc. is a Diamond Sponsor of this year’s Executive Leadership Forum. Thank you for supporting SNAC International!

Heat and Control is a world leading engineering and equipment manufacturer providing complete snack food processing and packaging systems to make any kind of snack food product.

Established in 1950 with operations in 25 locations around the world including 12 manufacturing facilities in 7 countries, a global team of engineers, food technicians, field service technicians, skilled tradespeople, and support teams, along with a network of like-minded innovators and solution providers help food manufacturers to achieve production goals.

https://www.heatandcontrol.com

08/25/2026

Mike Cantore and Elizabeth Landry of Carolina Ingredients recently welcomed SNAC International’s Cindy Kuester and Brady O’Brien for a visit and an inside look at how their team stays ahead of innovation and evolving market requirements.

Collaboration is at the heart of how Carolina Ingredients approaches innovation. They bring together market insight, R&D expertise and customized seasoning development to help turn ideas into products that work for their customers and for consumers.

More member visits, more industry insight, and more great conversations ahead!

https://www.carolinaingredients.com

08/24/2026

Marcello Fogaca, Eren Vargas, Natalia Marquez and Ethan Reinheimer of FOCKE & CO recently welcomed SNAC International’s Cindy Kuester for a facility tour and discussion regarding their continued focus on and support of the snack food industry.

FOCKE’s commitment to understanding snack manufacturers’ needs and to developing tailored end-of-line packaging and automation solutions was apparent. The facility tour provided an up close look at the expertise and capabilities FOCKE brings to the industry.

More member visits, more industry insight, and more great conversations ahead!

https://www.focke.com

08/21/2026

We’re proud to recognize Bryce Corporation as a Diamond Sponsor of this year’s Executive Leadership Forum. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of SNAC International.

Bryce Corporation creates packaging products for customers in the Food, Snack, Pet Care, Household, along with Health and Beauty industries. As a family-owned and operated business, Bryce takes pride in their investments in its customers, employees, and shareholders.

https://brycecorp.com

08/20/2026

What’s selling? Which categories are gaining momentum? Where are new opportunities emerging? 📊

Through our partnership with Circana, SNAC members have exclusive access to market data covering sales, category performance and distribution across key food and snack categories.

Use the latest data to stay on top of industry trends, track shifts across the snacking landscape and uncover insights that can help inform your business decisions.

Explore the latest data:
https://snacintl.org/2022/03/24/snac-iri-make-real-time-market-data-available-to-members/

08/19/2026

Today's forecast: 100% chance of crunch. 🥔

On , we celebrate the ingredient behind snack-time favorites, bold flavor innovation, and some of the most iconic snacks around.

08/18/2026

We’re excited to welcome two new members to the SNAC International team:

💫 Brady O’Brien - Manager, Membership & Communications
💫 Cheryl Bass - Manager, Member Experience

Brady and Cheryl bring extensive association experience and a shared passion for building strong member relationships.

In their new roles, they’ll help us strengthen member engagement, expand SNAC’s reach, and continue delivering exceptional value to our members across the snack industry.

Welcome aboard! 👏

https://snacintl.org/2026/08/18/snac-strengthens-team-with-two-key-membership-hires/

08/11/2026

SNAC International President & CEO Cindy Kuester highlights the essential role snack manufacturers play in supporting local economies, creating jobs, and delivering safe, affordable food to families nationwide.

As policymakers consider changes impacting food manufacturing, she emphasizes the importance of science-based policy informed by real-world operations and collaboration in the snack industry.

The best policy outcomes happen when government and industry collaborate.

08/06/2026

Join SNAC's Executive VP, Kelly Knowles, at the Executive Leadership Forum for a timely look at the political landscape and what it could mean for the snack industry.

Designed for leaders who want to stay informed, prepared, and ahead of what's next, Kelly will break down:

✔️ Political trends shaping the road to the midterms
✔️ Key races and redistricting updates
✔️ How SNAC's efforts in advancing the industry's priorities

📅 September 29, 2026
📍The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida

https://snacintl.org/event/executive-leadership-forum-september-28-30-2026/

08/04/2026

At this year’s Executive Leadership Forum, join Mintel’s Principal Strategist, Food & Drink Research/Insights, Jenny Zegler, for a thought-provoking session on what drives sustained success in snacking.

Explore key insights on:

✨ Why affordability and community are essential to brand growth

✨ How Gen Alpha and Gen Z preferences are influencing snack innovation

✨ How social and agentic commerce are changing the way consumers discover products

Whether you’re a brand leader, innovator, or industry professional, gain the insights needed to navigate the future of snacking.

📅 Tuesday, September 29
📍The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida

https://snacintl.org/event/executive-leadership-forum-september-28-30-2026/