Like so many breakout trends, #swicy got its start in #specialtyfood. SFA Trendspotter Chala June calls out #hothoney in this piece (hello, Mike's Hot Honey, SFA member since 2015!), and that's just one great example. Read on for insights into one of the top #flavortrends of 2024: https://hubs.li/Q02MDDBL0
Specialty Food Association
Food & Beverages
New York, New York 39,982 followers
Helping shape the future of food.
About us
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is a not-for-profit, membership-based trade association founded in 1952 and currently representing 3,800+ businesses including specialty food manufacturers, buyers, distributors, and others working in the industry. SFA develops and produces events, professional resources, and educational programs that support its membership and the specialty food industry as a whole. These include the Winter and Summer Fancy Food Shows, the annual State of the Specialty Food Industry and State of the Specialty Food Consumer Reports, the annual sofi™ Awards honoring excellence in specialty food, and more. Guided by core values of innovation and inclusivity, SFA and its member companies work together to shape the future of food.
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External link for Specialty Food Association
- Industry
- Food & Beverages
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1952
- Specialties
- Summer Fancy Food Show, sofi Awards, Winter Fancy Food Show, Specialty Food Magazine, Specialty Food News, State of the Specialty Food Industry, Specialty Food News, best of the best, and specialty food
Locations
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Primary
136 Madison Ave
New York, New York 10016, US
Employees at Specialty Food Association
Updates
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Ready to discover some incredible #specialtyfood businesses from the Southern U.S.? Tap the image to meet some new members of the SFA family, and be sure to follow any that catch your eye. We're so excited to have all these companies join our community.
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The innovation on display by #FancyFoodShow exhibitors is always mind-blowing, and this summer's show was no exception. From Grain de Sail's environmentally friendly chocolate that travels only by boat, Robosouschef's robot chefs to Food Crayon's totally new way to season dishes, the inspiring ideas SFA members bring to our show floors are countless. Read on to learn about 11 awesome examples. #specialtyfood #foodinnovation #foodbusiness
11 startups using tech to change the way we eat
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We're thrilled to welcome these new member companies to the SFA family. Today we're highlighting businesses based in the Eastern U.S! Stay tuned to meet more amazing #specialtyfood businesses that joined SFA in July.
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🔥 Today is National Hot and Spicy Day 🌶️ From chips to burgers to Starbucks drinks, the spicy trend is everywhere. Innovative products from SFA members like Bittermilk, Blake Hill Preserves, Tamarind Heads, and SAL de IBIZA GmbH show that this trend is about more than just heat—food lovers are looking for bold flavors (#swicy!) and nuance, too. #specialtyfood #HotAndSpicy
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Nothing makes us happier than hearing stories from show participants. Nils, from Why Not Soda, shared his journey at the 2024 Summer #FancyFoodShow. Here is just a glimpse of what he had to say: "Entering the US market was a dream. But as all entrepreneurs know, there is strategy and there is momentum. We must be prepared to navigate both." "Within four weeks, we built an import setup with competitive pricing for the final consumer. Just six weeks later, I traveled with PortugalFoods to introduce our sodas to US customers at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. Seeing a vision and plan come to life was incredible." "The feedback on product quality and branding made us nothing but happy and proud. Quality pays off in the end." "These are the moments we work and fight for—when our investment in quality gets recognized. There's nothing more rewarding than to have people leave your booth as brand ambassadors." Check out Why Not Soda and if you're on the East Coast of the U.S., look for them in stores soon! #specialtyfood #founders #entrepreneurship #tradeshow
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They say not to judge a book by its cover, but in the #SpecialtyFood industry, packaging is often a huge difference-maker. Check out these standout packaging designs from the SFFS24 show floor that are as impressive as the products inside. #branddesign #retailtrends
22 Fancy Packaging Designs From Fancy Foods 2024
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Available now: The State of the Specialty Food Industry, 2024-25, our annual report containing data, forecasts, analysis, and first-person interviews from leaders in the #specialtyfood industry. SFA members enjoy complimentary access. What's selling in specialty foods? What headwinds are manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice facing? How are inflation and changing consumer habits, diets, and values creating new opportunities? Get these answers and much more in the full report, available now in the SFA Learning Center. If you're not a member of SFA, consider joining today to save hundreds on this invaluable resource. https://hubs.li/Q02HkGYg0
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Our highly anticipated State of the Specialty Food Industry Report for 2024-25 is out and we want it to help you grow your business. Join David Lockwood, the report's author, and Nona Lim, SFA Board Chair, as they dive deep into the latest opportunities and challenges shaping the #specialtyfood market. Join in on Thursday to learn how to use this invaluable data to craft winning business strategies. 👉Sign up for the webinar: https://hubs.li/Q02GTB5D0 #foodbusiness #stateoftheindustry
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On the final day of the Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show, held in New York City’s Javits Center from June 23-25, Show exhibitors worked with 125 City Harvest volunteers to rescue 78,315 pounds of specialty products that were then donated to New Yorkers living with food insecurity. https://hubs.li/Q02GL7xM0
SFA, City Harvest Donate Nearly 80K Pounds of Food
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