Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026
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We can't wait to see you at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo! In an everchanging and dynamic category, Barry Callebaut is ready to meet your needs with our expansive portfolio, suited for all tastes and moments. Visit us at Booth #2135 to experience our innovations in chocolate-like solutions!
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Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Nevada 89109, United States
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - Thursday, May 21, 2026 From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm CEST
The Future of Chocolate is Here!
Are you ready to shape it?
In today’s dynamic confectionery landscape, Barry Callebaut supports customers at every touchpoint through a highly-relevant, versatile product portfolio. cutting-edge, forward-looking innovation, best-in-class technical expertise, and decades of industry experience.
As part of its continued evolution, Barry Callebaut is reshaping its compound offering into a newly defined “Cacao Coatings & Inclusions” category. This repositioning reflects both the breadth and the elevated quality of its solutions.
Leading this transformation are two new innovations:
- Cacao Max: A new premium compound range
- ChoViva: A groundbreaking solution developed in partnership with Planet A Foods
Visit Booth #2135 starting May 19th to explore how these innovations can help you innovate with confidence and stay ahead of consumer expectations. Plus, meet Planet A Food CEO & Co-founder, Dr. Maximilian Marquart.
Cacao Max
Introducing Cacao Max, a rich cacao coating, featuring a multi-dimensional taste profile with a silky texture and smooth mouthfeel.
Cacao Max highlights include:
- Selected cocoa powders that produce a robust chocolate flavor
- Caramelized dairy notes for complexity in flavor
- A refined, smooth texture
ChoViva
ChoViva, developed in partnership with Planet A Foods, is a groundbreaking innovation that delivers a rich, chocolate-like taste experience, without any cocoa ingredients, by leveraging sunflower seeds as the key flavor driver.
This unexpected yet delicious alternative opens the door for new product development opportunities, offering customers a way to expand their portfolios with sustainable and novel chocolate-like experiences.
Visit our booth to experience ChoViva youself, meet Planet A Foods CEO & Co-founder, Dr. Maximilian Marquart, and learn the amazing ChoViva story!
Cocoa Market Update
To learn more about the cocoa market and how it is affecting chocolate experiences on the shelf for consumers, join Barry Callebaut as our Head of Cocoa Research, Patrick Adamkiewicz, and our Director of Brand & Customer Marketing, Laura Bergan, present new market updates.
Patrick and Laura will share the latest trends and insights from Barry Callebaut's newest research, including how changes in the cocoa supply landscape can be celebrated in brand and artisan offerings now and in the future.
Presentation Details
- Date: Tuesday, May 19th
- Time: 3 PM PDT
- Location: Red Stage - Booth #5527
We hope to see you there!
