ALL CANDY EXPO(R) Forecasts Upcoming Confectionery and Snack Trends

At the annual ALL CANDY EXPO, starting today, confectionery and snack-food industry leaders, distributors and retailers reveal the new trends that will drive sales for 2007 and 2008.

The largest confectionery show in North America now adds savory snacks for the first time in the 11-year history of the EXPO. Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association, the ALL CANDY EXPO(R) will boast 2,000 new products from nearly 500 exhibitors from 75 different countries.

Top trends driving product releases of 2007/08 include flavor fusions, international influences, artisan palate, sweet benefits, simply sugar-free, originally organic, reinventing classics, the dark side and child's play.