ARLINGTON, VA — SNAC International announced the education schedule for SNX 2026, set for March 29-31 in Dallas, which will spotlight the legal, regulatory, political and consumer forces shaping the snack industry.
Designed for senior leaders and rising decision-makers, the sessions will deliver actionable insights to help companies anticipate risk, adapt to change and position themselves for long-term growth in an increasingly dynamic market. The sessions will take place Monday, March 30th.
What’s Changing Legally — and What it Means for Snack Companies | 8:30-9:15 a.m.
As labeling, packaging and compliance expectations evolve, snack companies face mounting legal complexity. Martin Hahn, partner at Hogan Lovells and legal counsel to SNAC International, will examine shifting federal guidance, emerging legal exposure and practical strategies companies can apply now to stay ahead of enforcement risk and regulatory uncertainty.
Midterm Elections: What’s at Stake for the Snack Industry | 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Kelly Knowles, senior advisor of advocacy and industry relations at SNAC International, will provide a strategic look at the upcoming midterm elections and their implications for the snack sector. Attendees will learn about key races, policy priorities and political shifts that could shape the regulatory and business landscape in the years ahead.
Sustainability & Packaging Reform: What’s at Stake at the Federal and State Levels | 9:30-10:15 a.m.
As momentum builds around extended producer responsibility and packaging reform, Mark Bescher, legacy public policy consultant to SNAC International, will break down critical federal and state developments, compliance considerations, and potential cost and operational impacts across the snack supply chain.
Navigating MAHA: Consumer Perception, Ingredients, and Brand Risk | 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Maggie Gentile, partner at Food Directions, will dive into how the MAHA movement is reshaping consumer expectations, retailer decision-making and policymaker scrutiny. Gentile will explore how ingredient perceptions are evolving, where reputational risks are emerging and what brands should be preparing for as regulatory attention intensifies heading into 2026.
For more information and to register for the event, visit the SNX website.
