Specialty Food Association

Top Trends for 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show Revealed by Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel

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Montag, Juli 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel tasted its way through the sold-out 67th Summer Fancy Food Show in search of the products and flavors that will influence the specialty food industry in the months ahead.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel tasted its way through the sold-out 67th Summer Fancy Food Show in search of the products and flavors that will influence the specialty food industry in the months ahead.
  • In their Trends from the Summer Fancy Food Show report, the Panel identified Flavor Fluidity, Salty Snacks, One-Step Convenience, African Specialties, Asian-Inspired Snack Specialties, and Food with an Edgy Attitude as the top emerging trends.
  • Trends identified at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show will influence not only specialty but the food industry at large.
  • "The trends identified at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show will influence not only specialty, but the food industry at large, in the months ahead."

Specialty Food Association Summer Fancy Food Show Exhibitors Donate more than 94,000 Pounds of Specialty Food to City Harvest

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Donnerstag, Juli 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food industry event in North America.

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  • NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food industry event in North America.
  • Summer Fancy Food Show exhibitors have donated more than 2.1 million pounds of food to City Harvest since 1997.
  • During their partnership, Summer Fancy Food Show exhibitors have donated more than 2.1 million pounds of food to City Harvest.
  • The next Fancy Food Shows are the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show , January 21-23 in Las Vegas and the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show , June 23-25 in New York City.

Sold-out 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show Attracts Thousands of Qualified Buyers, Innovators, and Influencers

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Donnerstag, Juni 29, 2023
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Fancy Food Shows are the largest specialty food industry events in North America for product discovery and networking.

Key Points: 
  • Fancy Food Shows are the largest specialty food industry events in North America for product discovery and networking.
  • The Fancy Food Shows are the largest specialty food industry events in North America for product discovery, trendspotting, and networking.
  • Specialty food and beverage makers are innovators and trendsetters, and that was on full display during this year's Summer Fancy Food Show."
  • The next Fancy Food Shows are the 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show , January 21-23 in Las Vegas and the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show , June 23-25 in New York City.

Fabrizio Facchini Shines as Italian Cuisine Ambassador at Prestigious Dinner Supporting UNESCO Candidacy

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Donnerstag, Juni 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned Chef Fabrizio Facchini had the honor of organizing and cooking a magnificent dinner in support of Italian Cuisine as a candidate at UNESCO. The exclusive event occurred on Saturday, June 24th, at the prestigious Gotham Hall in New York City. Under the patronage of Italian Trade Agency President Matteo Zoppas and New York Director Antonino Laspina, Fabrizio Facchini orchestrated a culinary masterpiece for 190 distinguished guests and VIPs. 

Key Points: 
  • Renowned Chef Fabrizio Facchini orchestrates a magnificent dinner supporting Italian Cuisine as a UNESCO candidate, attended by esteemed guests and collaborating with renowned Italian colleagues while receiving the title of Italian Cuisine Ambassador.
  • NEW YORK, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned Chef Fabrizio Facchini had the honor of organizing and cooking a magnificent dinner in support of Italian Cuisine as a candidate at UNESCO.
  • At the occasion, Minister Lollobrigida named Fabrizio Facchini, an Italian Cuisine Ambassador, and honored him with the "I am La Cucina Italiana - UNESCO Heritage" plaque.
  • Along with Universal Marketing, chef Fabrizio Facchini managed the Italian Trade Agency Lounge and the Italian pavilion with his 350 exhibitors.

Specialty Food Association Announces New Board Members, Officers for 2023/24

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Mittwoch, Juni 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the not-for-profit Specialty Food Association (SFA) approved a slate of directors for the 2023/24 term.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the not-for-profit Specialty Food Association (SFA) approved a slate of directors for the 2023/24 term.
  • The new Board of Directors and Officers were announced at the SFA's Annual Member Meeting on Monday, June 26, at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.
  • The new Board of Directors and Officers were announced at the 67th Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.
  • The 15-member Specialty Food Association Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance of the SFA as a 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organization.

Specialty Food Association Announces Winners of sofi™ Awards for New Product of the Year and Product of the Year

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Dienstag, Juni 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After anonymous tastings by hundreds of top buyers at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) has announced that Mochidoki Vegan Passionfruit Mochi Ice Cream and Lewis Road Creamery 10 Star Certified Salted Butter have been awarded the 2023 sofi Awards for New Product of the Year and Product of the Year, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • The sofi Awards celebrate the creativity and quality that drives the $194 billion specialty food industry.
  • A total of 97 specialty food products were awarded Gold or New Product category trophies in May.
  • The top five Gold and New Product category winners were eligible to compete for Product of the Year and New Product of the Year at the Summer Fancy Food Show.
  • Open only to the trade, the Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest B2B specialty food and beverage show in North America.

Specialty Food and Beverage Sales Expected to Reach $207 Billion in 2023 According to State of the Specialty Food Industry 2023-24 Report

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Donnerstag, Juni 22, 2023
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Open only to the food and beverage trade and qualified media and influencers, the Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest B2B specialty food and beverage event in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Open only to the food and beverage trade and qualified media and influencers, the Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest B2B specialty food and beverage event in North America.
  • Now in its 20th year, the annual State of the Specialty Food Industry research is an examination of market size and sales; dollar and unit sales growth; and specialty food category penetration.
  • The report also contains individual 10-year tracking and forecasting in 35 key categories, including strengths, weaknesses, and trends for each category.
  • The State of the Specialty Food Industry and 10-Year Category Tracking and Forecasts, 2023-2024 Edition can be purchased in the specialtyfood.com Learning Center.

Zoup! Showcases Super-Premium Soups at Fancy Food Show

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Donnerstag, Juni 22, 2023
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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoup! is bringing to market a lineup of flavor-forward, shelf-stable soups packaged in recyclable and reusable glass jars, which the team will sample at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC, June 25-27 at booth #5013. Immersed in serving soup face-to-face to customers across the country at Zoup! Eatery locations for over two decades – a history unique to the CPG industry – the team learned about nuanced and universal taste preferences and became passionate about creating soup that seamlessly paired unparalleled flavor with store-bought convenience.

Key Points: 
  • is bringing to market a lineup of flavor-forward, shelf-stable soups packaged in recyclable and reusable glass jars, which the team will sample at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC, June 25-27 at booth #5013.
  • Immersed in serving soup face-to-face to customers across the country at Zoup!
  • Crafted from high-quality, clean ingredients like fresh herbs, antibiotic-free chicken, and hearty cuts of vegetables (no artificial ingredients or preservatives and no GMO's here!
  • Good, Really Good® Soups are available at retailers across the country , including Walmart, Sprouts, Meijer, The Fresh Market, and Weis Markets, and online for an SRP of $5.99 for a 16oz jar.

Walker's Shortbread Celebrates 125th Anniversary at Specialty Food Association 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show

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Mittwoch, Juni 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker's Shortbread is excited to celebrate 125 years of baking delicious all butter shortbread. The brand is honoring its 125th anniversary by updating its logo to be introduced first on its festive holiday product range and an impressive art display depicting New York's iconic Empire State Building made of Walker's Shortbread. This feature will be premiered at the Summer Fancy Food Show, held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, June 25-27.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker's Shortbread is excited to celebrate 125 years of baking delicious all butter shortbread.
  • The brand is honoring its 125th anniversary by updating its logo to be introduced first on its festive holiday product range and an impressive art display depicting New York's iconic Empire State Building made of Walker's Shortbread.
  • This feature will be premiered at the Summer Fancy Food Show, held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, June 25-27.
  • The brand has so much to celebrate with 125 years of baking the finest shortbread, the Walker's way.

CHEF TOM COLICCHIO TO UNVEIL THE COLICCHIO KITCHEN SAUCES AT THE SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW

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Dienstag, Juni 20, 2023
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WINDERMERE, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jersey Tomato Co., in partnership with chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio, announced that they will debut the Colicchio Kitchen premium tomato sauces, formerly The Jersey Tomato Co. sauces, as well as an expansion into condiments and dressings at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show.

Key Points: 
  • The Colicchio Kitchen branding reflects increasing consumer demand for chef-trusted, clean, fresh ingredients with superior taste.
  • "I originally partnered with the Jersey Tomato Co. because I had never tasted anything that came as close to my grandmother's 'summer sauce'," says Colicchio.
  • "With increasing demand for healthy, time saving solutions the premium Colicchio Kitchen line and ultra-premium Colicchio Collection cooking and pairing sauces will become a cornerstone of the home kitchen."
  • Visit Booth # 5950 June 25 through June 27 at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center, New York, NY.