Specialty Food Association’s Post

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

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

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

Heavy metals and PFAs: get the latest guidance on the risks these and other environmental contaminants pose to consumers, how and when to test for them, and more much more in this Thursday's webinar. Attorney Jeni Lamb Rogers leads this important and timely session—register now at https://hubs.li/Q02FXCTm0!

The Specialty Food Association is offering a Maker Prep Course, a collaborative in-person and online program that provides foundational knowledge and guidance to up-and-coming specialty food makers in set groups limited to 100 participants each. https://hubs.li/Q02FX3qH0

Specialty Food Association members have recently been featured in news outlets for their trendsetting characteristics, recent Summer Fancy Food Show impact, and commitment to high-quality standards. https://hubs.li/Q02FtMhn0

What’s the best way to celebrate this Member Monday? By inviting you to relive the unforgettable Summer #FancyFoodShow New Member Party! 🌟We made so many new friends, enjoyed delicious food, and had shared experiences will never forget. It was truly a night to remember! #wefancy

Approachability, Familiarity With a Twist Stood Out at Fancy Food Show Fruit was also used to flavor many products. https://hubs.li/Q02DP37z0

Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market, took time to shop the Summer #FancyFoodShow before his awesome keynote session on Monday. He spoke with exhibitors and stocked his Whole Foods Bag with delicious items to share with the audience. From chocolate and honey to pate, olives, and sardines, this visionary leader showcased #specialtyfood innovation and highlighted consumer trends with every product he selected. Scroll through to get a look inside his bag, and check out these brands: A Priori Specialty Food & Distribution Acetaia i Solai Agritalia S.p.A. Acetaia Bellei Charcuterie Artisans Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin La Panzanella Artisanal Foods Co. Effie's Homemade, LLC FOODMatch Forever Cheese Fortune Favors Inés Rosales Galvanina Sartori Company Sea Tales Somerdale International Ltd United Olive Oil Import Corp. Village Gourmet #wefancy #specialtyfoodassociation