Ron Tanner Departs SFA

January 18, 2021 Specialty Food Association

Ron Tanner, SFA’s vice president of education, content & advocacy, has left the Association to focus on opportunities within international trade, maker preparedness, and regulatory and legislative activities.

Specialty Food 101: Common Distributor Deductions

Invoice deductions are a material cost of business for suppliers selling to retail chains. The deductions represent the difference between your invoice amount and the payment remitted by the distributor used to service these chains.

Specialty Food Association 2021 Leadership Awards Announced

December 14, 2020 Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Leadership Awards. Honoring influential and innovative entrepreneurs who are transforming the specialty food industry, the awards are presented in three categories: Business Leadership, Citizenship, and Vision.

Specialty Food Association Appoints Bill Lynch President

November 19, 2020 Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association Board of Directors has appointed Bill Lynch president of the organization. Initially appointed interim president in May, Lynch has been with the SFA for more than 20 years.

Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel Announces 2021 Trend Predictions

November 3, 2020 Specialty Food Association

In a year of upheaval and unknowns, replicating restaurant and travel experience in the home kitchen; values-based shopping; and functional ingredients to support and maintain health top the list of 2021 trend predictions from the Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel.