When BodyArmor Chief Executive Officer Lance Collins was preparing to launch a new beverage line in early 2011, he wanted to come back into the beverage industry with something special that would be the next evolution in nutrient-enhanced drinks.  

 According to a presentation by Chicago-based Mintel at this year’s Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo, 89 percent of U.S. parents say they are likely to purchase breakfast foods that their children ask for, and about 40 percent say they will buy a treat for their kids if they ask for it. 

Discover new and emerging trends and innovations while walking the Expo floor and meeting with over 300 exhibitors.

Each July, thousands of school nutrition professionals from across the country gather for SNA’s Annual National Conference and find informational general sessions and presentations, educational sessions, and a wealth of learning and networking opportunities in the exhibit hall.