First Cohort of Specialty Food Association Maker Prep Course Graduates at 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show

February 17, 2025 Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association is excited to announce that the first cohort of its Maker Prep Course, a collaborative six-month educational program, graduated at the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show, the first major expo of the year for the food industry, which took place from January 19-21 in Las Vegas.

Squeaky Cheese CO Joins Specialty Food Association, Bringing Authentic Quebec-Style Squeaky Cheese to Florida

February 12, 2025 Squeaky Cheese CO

Squeaky cheese originates in Quebec and is the heart of Canada’s national dish, poutine. While various cheese curds exist in the U.S., most are cheddar-based, or some even cut mozzarella into cubes. However, neither delivers the signature squeak, texture, and fresh dairy flavor that define true poutine cheese.

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. Launches 25th Anniversary Celebration

The anniversary celebration will continue throughout 2025 with a calendar of special activities including consumer tastings and dining events at The Fork (the company’s culinary and educational center), tailored promotional campaigns for retail and food service, and online via collaborative partnerships and giveaways. 

True Treats LLC Exhibiting at the Specialty Food Association 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show

January 2, 2025 True Treats LLC

FROST Buttercream has been created to address a gap in the market for a gourmet, all natural, bakery quality buttercream frosting at home, made with real butter & egg whites. FROST Buttercream is naturally gluten-free, free from dyes, artificial preservatives, and free from soy, palm oils that can leave a greasy mouthfeel. 

Functional Foods, Girl Dinner 2.0 Among Top 2025 Trends According to Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel

November 7, 2024 Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has provided a sneak peek at the future of food, releasing their predictions for the top 2025 food and beverage trends. Comprising 20 experts from diverse segments of the culinary world, the SFA Trendspotters track emerging specialty food and beverage products in their own work and at the bi-annual SFA Fancy Food Shows, thereby getting an early look at the flavors, formats, and ideas that will hit mainstream retailers and restaurants sooner than later.