Food Makers Pivot in the Absence of Trade Shows

With the sudden disappearance of industry trade shows around the world, specialty food makers are ramping up their social media promotions and community tie-ins, forming new partnerships with online sellers and finding new ways to get their products in front of potential buyers.

Specialty Food Association Pivots to Help Members through COVID-19: No Summer Fancy Food Show for 2020

The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) 66th annual Summer Fancy Food Show scheduled for June 28-30 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York will not take place as planned due to events outside SFA’s control – notably the national and global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including travel restrictions, and the Javits Center’s critical service in fighting the pandemic that impacts the facility’s availability.

Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel: Trends from 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show

February 19, 2020 Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel searched the 45th Annual Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, CA for this year’s hottest trends. They reviewed 80,000 specialty food and beverage products to select a robust group of products and companies representing eight notable trends in the specialty food and beverage industry.

Specialty Food Association Brings More Industry Innovators and Entrepreneurs to Larger Winter Fancy Food Show

February 6, 2020 Specialty Food Association

The specialty food industry, representing $150 billion in annual sales, gathered in San Francisco for the Winter Fancy Food Show January 19 through 21.

Specialty Food Association Winter Fancy Food Show Welcomes Innovators and Entrepreneurs

January 20, 2020 Specialty Food Association

The specialty food industry, representing nearly $150 billion in annual sales, is gathering in San Francisco for the Winter Fancy Food Show from Sunday, January 19 through Tuesday, January 21. Hosted by the Specialty Food Association (SFA), a not-for-profit association with over 3,800 members, the show features 1,400+ companies exhibiting over 80,000 specialty foods – something for every palate.