Specialty Food Association

Specialty Food Association Crowns Wild Hibiscus Flower Company at Summer Fancy Food Show Front Burner Foodservice Pitch Competition

June 28, 2019 Specialty Food Association

The 65th Summer Fancy Food Show simmered with excitement during the Specialty Food Association (SFA) Front Burner Pitch Competition at the Jacob Javits Center. Hosted by the SFA Foodservice Council and presided over by chef Elizabeth Falkner, the competition saw three exhibitors pitch their foodservice-ready products to a panel of specialty food buyers. Wild Hibiscus Flower Company reigned supreme after the scores rolled in. …

Specialty Food Disruptors and Innovators Gather at Summer Fancy Food Show

June 20, 2019 Specialty Food Association

The fastest-growing segment of the food industry, specialty food at nearly $150 billion in annual sales, is gathering in New York, NY for the Summer Fancy Food Show from Sunday, June 23through Tuesday, June 25. Presented by the Specialty Food Association (SFA), a not-for-profit association with over 3,800 members, including food artisans, importers, buyers and entrepreneurs, the show features 2,400+ companies exhibiting over 200,000 specialty foods – something for every palate. …

Specialty Food Sales Near $ 150B: 2019 State of the Specialty Food Industry Report

June 13, 2019 Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) annual State of the Specialty Food Industry Report, issued today, reveals that specialty food remains one of the fastest-growing segments of the food business. Fueled by increasing interest from both consumers and retailers, total sales jumped 9.8 percent between 2016 and 2018, reaching $148.7 billion last year. …

Specialty Food Association’s 2019 sofi Award Winners

May 1, 2019 Specialty Food Association

Specialty Food Association (SFA) members around the world watched with anticipation this morning as the winners of the coveted 2019 sofi™ Awards were announced. In all, the 2019 sofi Awards honored 148 specialty food products with gold, silver, bronze, and best new product trophies. …

Registration Now Open for the Specialty Food Association’s 65th Annual Summer Fancy Food Show

February 28, 2019 Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) returns to New York, NY June 23-25, 2019, with its 65th Summer Fancy Food Show. Held at the Jacob Javits Center, the largest specialty food and beverage trade show in North America will feature the latest in innovative specialty food products. …