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opportunities for baking-snack brand owners to tackle trends with tools such as automation to improve
productivity, flexibility and efficiency, labeling systems that enhance flexibility and sustainability, and
containers and materials to preserve freshness, reduce waste and enhance branding.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net
square feet of exhibit space.
“In addition to focusing on consumer trends, baking-snack professionals need to be up to speed on the
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which has changed the way you have to approach food safety
during the manufacturing process. PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and education that will
make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Start at the Beginning
Baking–snack manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone
(Upper South Hall), a hub for processing equipment suppliers, where they can also visit the Food Safety
Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632) for the latest on food safety issues and FSMA compliance.
Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the
Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location for FSMA experts who will present
educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations.
The Baking & Snack Break Lounge (Booth S-7427), hosted by the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers’
Association (B&CMA) is a key on-floor destination for strengthening connections. The beauty of this
central meeting point is that bakers and snack manufacturers can network with experts and peers
addressing similar trends and challenges — and find answers, notes Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA.
“PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and suppliers,” says Van Laar. “We not only provide
a place for bakers to network, rest and regroup, we’ll also assist many of them in finding solutions to
specific issues.”
B&CMA will host a reception for bakers and snack manufacturers at The Baking & Snack Break Lounge
on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3:30–5 p.m.
The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands,
is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand
Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display
award-winning packages from competitions around the world.
Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities
There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829),
organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology
with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045,
C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational sessions, including these:
● The Latest Snacking Trends and their Impact on Packaging Presented by Aaron Wallander,
Bemis North America (Monday, Sept. 28; 2–2:30 p.m.; Booth C-1049)
● Basic Production Metrics Presented by Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA (Monday, Sept. 28,
3–3:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041)
● Basic Project Economic Justification Presented by Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA (Tuesday,
Sept. 29, Noon–12:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041)
Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
“PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says.
“For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great
cause.”
PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a
performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher
House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans