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Booth W-134 at Pack Expo Las Vegas reveals interpack alliance trade fairs for 2025 - 2026



Attendees and exhibitors at Pack Expo Las Vegas (LV) opening next week from Monday, September 29 – Wednesday, October 1 may find new information and contacts at Messe Düsseldorf booth W-134.

Messe Düsseldorf promotes its worldwide portfolio of processing and packaging trade fairs. Those include interpack (May 7 – 13, 2026) in Düsseldorf, Germany; swop/Shanghai World of Packaging (November 25 – 27, 2025 in Shanghai, China), pacprocess Middle East Africa / Food Africa (December 9 – 12, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt) and printpack Algiers (March 30 – April 1, 2026 in Algiers, Algeria).

The interpack alliance addresses the target groups of food, beverage, confectionery and bakery products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, non-food consumer goods and industrial goods in key growth markets – with a different focus depending on the event/country.

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2026 RCI Candy Convention debuts 

with new name, streamlined schedule

Retail Confectioners International (RCI) renames its annual event RCI Candy Convention, which is set for Monday, June 8 - Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Formerly known as RCI's Annual Convention & Industry Expo, RCI Candy Convention is clear and more inviting to candy makers, chocolatiers, suppliers and retailers.

“RCI Candy Convention says exactly what it is—an event dedicated to our industry,” says Angie Burlison, RCI Executive Director. “This change will help us reach a broader audience while creating even more value for exhibitors and attendees.”

RCI will also introduce new expo hours in 2026—Tuesday, June 9 from 1:00–5:00 PM and Wednesday, June 10 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. The new schedule is designed to make the expo more accessible for exhibitors and for area candy makers to attend and explore.

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You are invited to the Candy Bar Lounge

and Confectionery Reception at Pack Expo LV

Confectionery industry related professionals are invited to the Candy Bar Lounge at Pack Expo – Las Vegas to take a break, network with industry colleagues and find info about the confectionery pavilion’s exhibitors.

Also, don’t miss the Confectionery Reception at the Candy Bar Lounge, 

Tuesday, September 30, at Booth SU-26000, 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. 

The Confectionery Pavilion is at the South Upper Hall, Booths SU-25000 to SU-27020. 

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Let’s keep Candy School at UW-Madison alive

Thanks so much, Pat for always including our CEE (Confectionery Education Endowment) fund information and links! “We are (more than) halfway to our goal so we really must keep the momentum going,” states Judy Cooley, of Global Confection Connections LLC.

The Confectionery Education Endowment (CEE) fund is essential to preserve the 60+ year legacy of Candy School. Current offerings include a 2-week course, short courses, research projects, and confectionery classes. To secure the program’s future, we need to transition to paid UW staff for management and associated costs.

Donations are crucial as Candy School is at risk. Please watch our video, reach out for more information, and consider donating. Candymail made a donation earlier this month (photo courtesy of Patrick Huffman).

Kristi Sufferling (Kristi.sufferling@outlook.com)

Randy Hofberger (rdcandyc@wi.rr.com)

Judy Cooley (cooleycandy@icloud.com)

SAVING CANDY SCHOOL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSCggHJpHdI

Learn more: https://foodsci.wisc.edu/outreach-programs/food-science-candy-school/

Thanks again for tuning in . . . Wishing you great success at Pack Expo Las Vegas . . . Good luck!

Yours Truly,

Pat Magee

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