Specialty Food Association

Today’s Specialty Food Consumer research, a complement to The State of the Specialty Food Industry Report, has been released by the Specialty Food Association (SFA). The research focuses entirely on the latest consumer attitudes toward, and opinions about, specialty food and beverages, a $194 billion industry. …

Specialty Food Association’s annual Leadership Awards honor people whose impact is felt across the industry. SFA looks to recognize those who are going above and beyond everyday business for their employees, communities, and the greater good. These are exceptional individuals who champion specialty food and exemplify the good within our larger community.   
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The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be hot in specialty food for 2024. Ranging from soup to cell-based meat and seafood to peach to value–and more–the Trendspotters have set their sights on a diverse list of trends for the $194 billion specialty food industry. …

The Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food industry event in North America. During the recently completed 67th Summer Fancy Food Show June 25-27 at the Javits Center, more than 2,200 specialty food makers and manufacturers shared the newest and best in specialty food with buyers, distributors, media, and influencers. On the final day of the Summer Fancy Food Show, the SFA worked with City Harvest to ensure more than 94,000 pounds of surplus food from the Show made its way to New Yorkers in need. …