SNAC Expands SNAXPO27 Education and Simplifies Registration

The April 4-6 supply chain trade show in Charlotte, N.C., adds food safety, quality, maintenance and engineering programming and one all-inclusive registration price.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Consumer Goods

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SNAC International is expanding SNAXPO27, its April 4-6 snack supply chain trade show in Charlotte, N.C., with food safety, maintenance and engineering education and one all-inclusive registration price. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

SNAC International announced enhancements to SNAXPO27, a supply chain trade show for snack manufacturers and suppliers taking place April 4-6 in Charlotte, N.C. The event introduces a simplified, all-inclusive registration model and a redesigned schedule with more dedicated time for customer and supplier meetings.

Why it matters

Snack manufacturers face increasingly complex operational challenges, and SNAXPO is evolving to meet the industry's changing needs. The changes are designed to give attendees more focused learning and meeting time.

The announced event runs April 4-6, 2027, with a single registration price covering general sessions, educational programming, the exhibit hall, and networking events. The source provides no registration cost, attendance projection, or prior-year comparison.

The players

SNAC International

SNAC International is the trade association organizing SNAXPO, the snack industry's supply chain trade show.

The details

SNAXPO27 expands its education program to focus on food safety and quality, and maintenance and engineering. Show-floor experiences include Flavor Showdown, Startups Hub, and Knowledge Zone, and Sunday evening and Monday and Tuesday mornings are reserved for business dinners and breakfast meetings.

Timeline

  1. April 4-6, 2027: SNAXPO27 trade show in Charlotte, N.C.

Industry Context

SNAXPO's shift toward food safety, quality, and engineering programming reflects the growing operational demands on U.S. snack manufacturers. The redesigned format responds to those pressures by prioritizing actionable learning and direct supplier meetings.

Snack industry professionals considering attendance can register for one all-inclusive price that covers sessions, the exhibit hall, and networking events. Scheduled breakfast and dinner windows give attendees dedicated time to meet suppliers and customers.

The takeaway

Snack manufacturers who prioritize food safety, quality, and maintenance expertise can use SNAXPO27's focused programming to bring practical improvements back to their plants. Scheduling supplier meetings around the new breakfast and dinner windows can make the trip more productive.

Further reading

Explore more in Consumer Goods coverage of how food and beverage makers are adapting their operations.

More information

Register and find full event information at SNAXPO27 registration and information.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Snackandbakery.