SNACKEX

Event Dates
2015-06-10 - 2015-06-11
Exhibitors
120
Attendees
2000
Event contact first name
Philip
Event contact last name
Mathieu
Email
esa@esa.org.uk
Event contact telephone number
+44 207 420 7220
Fax
+44 207 420 7221
Description

SNACKEX, organised by the European Snacks Association (ESA), is the only 100% focused savoury snacks and snack nut event in Europe. The event is a unique opportunity to buy, sell and network with industry professionals and decision makers. SNACKEX unites the savoury snack industry in a single-destination tradeshow and conference to give attendees the edge they need to be successful in today's rapidly changing marketplace. The 2013 show in Gothenburg, Sweden, saw 2,000+ industry-linked visitors from 70+ countries. Over 5,000 sq m of exhibition space with 120+ exhibitors from countries as far afield as China, India, Argentina and Australia reflect the truly global reach of the show. Alongside the trade show SNACKEX features many hours of expert speaker conference programming to give industry participants solutions and guidance on the critical issues that will help them more rapidly, efficiently and successfully develop their businesses. Savoury snack industry executives attend SNACKEX to get solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges and to meet others who can help improve their products.

Attendee information

ATTENDEES including conference DELEGATES and exhibition VISITORS are buyers from all classes of trade including snack manufacturers; importers, exporters, suppliers, nut traders, distributors and brokers, making SNACKEX the ‘must attend' show of the year.

Exhibitor information

EXHIBITORS are companies involved in the production and marketing of savoury snacks - potato chips, corn chips, potato sticks, peanuts and other snack nuts such as pistachios and almonds, baked snacks, tortillas, pretzels, popcorn, rice crackers, flips, savoury biscuits, breadchips, meat snacks, extruded and pelleted snacks. The leading suppliers of snack processing and packaging equipment, raw materials, flavours, seasonings and other food ingredients, laboratory equipment and other products and services used in the manufacturing of savoury snacks will be exhibiting.

Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.    Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.    Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.   The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.    MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.     MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.