Sweets & Snacks Expo is a tasty convention
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Reid Bewski, with Dale's Candy Co. in Winnipeg, Canada, poses for a photo by an M&M display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Dubai Chocolate is found with this Belle's Gourmet Popcorn at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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People enter the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Chewbie, the Hi-Chew mascot, is lead through the halls during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Nykeema Randolph, with Mondelez International, Inc. in East Hanover, NJ, shows glow-in-the-dark Sour Patch Kids candies during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Nykeema Randolph, with Mondelez International, Inc. in East Hanover, NJ, shows glow-in-the-dark Sour Patch Kids candies during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Jay Lewis, from left, and Alisha White try fine chocolate candies with Sjaak Huurman at the Ickx and Pralibel Belgian Chocolatiers booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Ickx and Pralibel Belgian Chocolatiers fine chocolates are on display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Cesar Gallego, center, with the Pagasa Group, shows cookie decorating kits during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Antonio Sardinas tries a David protein bar during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Ryan Compagnone tries a David protein bar during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Jose Juan Gonzalez Zapata, left, with The Fini Company, shows some Fini candy to Caroline Lynch, with the Frankford Candy LLC, during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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June Race, with Pop Daddy Snacks, discusses products with people during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Alyssa Rice watches the Bee Great booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company is from Churubusco, Ind.
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These are some of the Bee Great items seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company is from Churubusco, Ind.
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Cute as a Cupcake jars are on display during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The cupcakery and bake shop is in Merrillville, Ind.
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Michelle Wainwright, center, shows Cute as a Cupcake jars during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The cupcakery and bake shop is in Merrillville, Ind.
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Sue Toy, right, tries a sample of Cute as a Cupcake's cupcake in a jar, during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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This is a Cute Bear Fan, at the Indiana Import LLC booth, seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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These are Rock Paper Scissors toys with candy, at the Indiana Import LLC booth, seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Yechiel Weiss, center, shows Stern's and Korn's Bakery items during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Ezee Freeze freeze n' peel fruit pops, won a Most Innovative New Product award at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Mayer Mittelman, with Easy Pops, shows an Ezee Freeze freeze n' peel fruit pop during at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Kelsey Clafflin, with Easy Pops, opens an Ezee Freeze freeze n' peel fruit pop during at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Nina Harris Alabanza, right, misses at getting a prize with the claw grabber game at the Tony's Chocolonely booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. Abigail Bramble, center, watches.
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Nieka Zupfer misses at getting a prize with the claw grabber game at the Tony's Chocolonely booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Crackle Crunch candies are displayed during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Freeze dried 1Up candy is displayed during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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A variety of Pirucream treats are shown for tasting during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Jail Breaker Brands potato chips are displayed for tasting during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Original Mingua Beef Jerky is shown for tasting during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Marcos Thomas tries a Jail Breaker Brands potato chip during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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The Silver Crane Co. items for food gifting are seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company received The King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2025.
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The Silver Crane Co. items for food gifting are seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company received The King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2025.
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The Silver Crane Co. items for food gifting are seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center. The company received The King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade 2025.
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Cassandra Harvey, with Mars Wrigley North America, shows freeze dried Skittles Pop'd during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Cassandra Harvey, left, and Jayson Latham, with Mars Wrigley North America, show freeze dried Skittles Pop'd during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Brady Anderton, right, laughs with a Tru Fru LLC colleague during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Bazooka Joe blows a big bubble and waves during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Matthew Neeley spins a Juicy Drop prize wheel during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Photos are taken at the Iconic Candy booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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A display at the Candy Dynamics booth is seen during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Crowds enjoy the colorful and tasty Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Chase Berry-Rivers takes it all in as he wanders the aisles during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Crowds enjoy the colorful and tasty Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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People gather at the Ferrara Candy booth during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Niala Gobin poses for a photo on an Oreo swing during the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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