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Sweet & Snacks Expo – 23-26 May 2022

Hundreds of the world’s leading candymakers debut new products at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted at McCormick Place, Chicago, with exhibitors ranging from global players to up-and-coming innovators new to the confectionery industry. Find the specialty, gourmet, organic or classic candies your shoppers are searching for in one centralised location and connect directly with the people behind them. The latest innovation in chips, nuts, sweet snacks, jerky, pretzels and more can also be at the expo, with new flavours and formats galore. Don’t miss all the snack innovation and real industry connections happening each day on the show floor. www.sweetsandsnacks.com

PLMA International – 31 May – 1 June 2022

For more than 35 years, PLMA’s annual World of Private Label International Trade Show has brought retailers together with manufacturers to help them find new products, make new contacts, and discover new ideas that will help their private label programmes succeed and grow. PLMA’s 2022 World of Private Label International Trade Show will be held at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam. Products on display will include fresh, frozen and refrigerated foods, dry grocery, and beverages as well as non-food categories, including cosmetics, health and beauty, household and kitchen, auto aftercare, garden, and housewares & DIY. www.plmainternational.com

Athens Coffee Festival – 24-26 September 2022

From its very first iteration, in May 2016, the Athens Coffee Festival has become one of the world’s finest coffee festivals! At a time when the coffee market is at the height of its growth, going through its most mature phase, the Athens Coffee Festival is now a reference point for professionals, but also for the general public, interested in learning about all the innovations and market developments, from flagship espresso houses and distinguished Greek and international specialty coffee roasters.

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SIAL Paris – 15-19 October 2022

For over 50 years, SIAL Paris has been welcoming a melting pot of industry players to the French capital to share their savoir-faire and create the recipes of the future. Every two years, producers, importers, buyers and retailers, media specialists and independent associations of every shape and size meet at the largest exhibition venue in Paris for five-days of inspiration, debate and exchange. Whether you’re a rising start-up or a large group, a hot new product or a blue-chip brand, an established chain or a groundbreaking retail model, SIAL Paris is your springboard for sustainable success. www.sialparis.com

The International Drink Expo – 19-20 October 2022

The International Drink Expo transforms the ExCeL London into the ultimate destination for beverage innovation, forming the UK’s leading event for maximising your drink sales. This free to attend event gives visitors the chance to gain exclusive access to all of the hottest new drinks trends, immersing them in the ultimate marketplace for revenue growth and equipping them with all the tools they need to boost their ROI and maximise their profitability. www.internationaldrinkexpo.co.uk

Plant Based World – 30 November – 1 December 2022

Plant Based World Expo is the only 100% plant-based event for trade professionals – retailers, foodservice, hospitality, distributors, manufacturers and investors. Hosted at Olympia London, attendees can network with professionals who have successfully embarked on both personal and professional plant-based journeys, many of whom have created some of the world's most revolutionary plant-based products and foods. Share experiences, learn from peers, and immerse yourself in a truly collaborative industry. Plant Based World is a unique opportunity to help both established and start-up brands move from niche to mainstream with a captive and inspired audience. www.plantbasedworldeurope.com