AWAKE Chocolate is a functional confectionery brand on a mission to reimagine how people experience energy—one delicious bite at a time. By combining the indulgence of premium chocolate with the boost of caffeine, AWAKE offers a convenient, great-tasting alternative to traditional energy drinks and coffee. Crafted with high-quality ingredients and available in a variety of formats and flavors, AWAKE Chocolate is designed to fit seamlessly into everyday routines—whether it’s powering through a busy workday, fueling a study session, or providing an on-the-go pick-me-up. Since its launch, AWAKE has built a loyal following by delivering a unique balance of taste, function, and convenience. Now expanding its retail footprint across major partners, the brand continues to bring its signature energy boost to more consumers looking for a smarter, more enjoyable way to stay energized. AWAKE is excited to showcase a new line of products at Sweets & Snacks 2026!
AUI Fine Foods
AUI Fine Foods is a gourmet food industry leader, headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. Since 1968, we’ve grown to offer more than 2000 premium products from around the globe, specializing in sweet and savory ingredients for pastry and bakery. We proudly serve hotels and restaurants to casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers, all benefiting from our innovative products and solutions. We are committed to not only providing unparalleled products but also offering industry-leading education to help our clients stay at the forefront of culinary innovation. | As a revered distributor of gourmet products, AUI Fine Foods is dedicated to enhancing the creations of culinary professionals nationwide. Our curated selection boasts the finest ingredients, sourced from the best manufacturers and crafted for chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who demand the highest level of quality and taste. AUI Fine Foods was founded on a passion for excellence and a vision to invigorate kitchens with premium ingredients and inventive products. We believe that the foundation of exquisite dining experiences is built on the quality of the ingredients used. This belief propels us to provide our customer- which ranges from high-end restaurants, luxury hotels and boutique confectioners to artisan bakeries and in-store bakeries, C-stores and manufacturers – with an array of refined choices. Our product range extends BEYOND our celebrated chocolates. We provide an array of versatile tart shells, perfect for chefs to create signature pastries with ease and consistency, an assortment of creative decorations, designed to bring a touch of elegance and flair to any dessert offering, as well as many other specialty and convenience products designed to elevate any menu. Positioned at the forefront of culinary innovation, AUI Fine Foods stays ahead of industry trends by continuously sourcing the new and the next in gourmet fare. Venturing into the savory spectrum, AUI Fine Foods also offers an exciting gourmet savory line of products. This new line is defined by bold flavors, convenience and superior ingredients. These products cater to the chefs looking for the next culinary innovation, offering them an easy solution to their next savory masterpiece. Our commitment to the customer is unmatched. Every day, we strive to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our customers, offering personalized service that ensures their requirements are not just met, but exceeded. Our knowledgeable team is always on hand to provide expert advice, recipe inspiration, and support at every step. Crafted for excellence and driven by passion, AUI Fine Foods is more than just a distributor. We are a trusted partner to culinary professionals, a resource for those seeking the finest ingredients, and a beacon for those who share our enthusiasm for the art of food. When you choose AUI Fine Foods, you’re choosing a symphony of taste, a commitment to quality, and an unwavering standard of service.
ASTRAL INTERNATIONAL TRADING LLC
ASTRAL INTERNATIONAL TRADING , LLC ASTRAL INTERNATIONAL TRADING operates as a B2B in Domestic agricultural , International trade import and export . Domestic focused on agricultural brand under Thousand Acres, LLC , specializing in sustainable tropical fruit cultivation in Florida. Supplying premium fresh produce—including dragon fruit, passion fruit, guava, lychee, lonyan, and sugar apple—American Dream Farm serves wholesalers, retailers, and food service providers nationwide. Reliable Supply Chain & Premium B2B Partnerships Sustainable farming practices ensure fresh, flavorful tropical fruits grown using environmentally responsible methods. Bulk fresh fruit sourcing provides businesses with a consistent and reliable supply. International import high-quality food from Asia to enrich the food categories in the United States , which serves wholesale and retails
American Nuts
American Nuts is a leading processor and distributor of premium nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and custom blends. We roast, season, create custom flavors, and package all products in-house, ensuring quality, consistency, and flexibility for our partners. With decades of industry expertise, we serve retail, foodservice, and manufacturing customers with a
Alter Eco Foods
We make the best tasting, cleanest, greenest snacks on earth! At Alter Eco we’re about restoring the planter rather than depleting it. We produce the highest quality chocolates and granola with organic ingredients, coming from regenerative farms.
Almond Board of California
For food professionals, the Almond Board of California (ABC) offers support and partnership in many ways including new technical research, consumer data, educational sustainability materials, and insights around the endless opportunities and innovation for almonds in current and future product development. ABC promotes natural, wholesome and quality almonds through a research-based approach to marketing, farming and production on behalf of more than 7,600 almond growers and processors in California.
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
Albanese Confectionery is the leading manufacturer of the World’s Best Gummies located in the heart of the Midwest. For over 40 years, we’ve been making food with a simple recipe for success – putting flavor and texture first, always finding a better way, and never taking ourselves too seriously. Using only high-quality ingredients found in the USA, the Gummi with the “A” on the Tummy™ offers a softer chew with bursting flavor. You’ll wonder how we fit all that flavor into one bear. | For over 40 years, Albanese has been making the World’s Best gummies, chocolate, roasted nuts and snack mixes in the heart of the Midwest. Look for the gummi with the “A” on the Tummy™ to make sure you have the World’s Best! Albanese also partners with many popular confectionery brands to distribute a full catalog of nostalgic, novelty, and bulk items to independent and specialty retailers across all 50 states