Specialty Food and Beverage Sales Expected to Reach $207 Billion in 2023 According to State of the Specialty Food Industry 2023-24 Report

Sales of specialty foods and beverages across all retail and foodservice channels neared $194 billion in 2022, up 9.3 percent over 2021, and are expected to reach $207 billion by year’s end, according to the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) annual State of the Specialty Food Industry Report.

Specialty Food Association Announces Winners of sofi Awards for New Product of the Year and Product of the Year

After anonymous tastings by hundreds of top buyers at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) has announced that Mochidoki Vegan Passionfruit Mochi Ice Cream and Lewis Road Creamery 10 Star Certified Salted Butter have been awarded the 2023 sofi Awards for New Product of the Year and Product of the Year, respectively.

Lioni Latticini’s Founders Celebrate Induction into the Specialty Food Association’s Hall of Fame

June 15, 2023 Lioni Latticini

Lioni Latticini, Inc, well-known producer of Fresh Mozzarella, Burrata and Bufala Cheese products proudly announces the induction of its founders into the SFA Hall of Fame. The Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame honors individuals whose accomplishments impact contributions, innovations, and success within the Specialty Food Industry.

KHALSA SALSA Wins sofi New Product Award in Salsa & Dips

May 31, 2023 KHALSA SALSA

KHALSA SALSA CILANTRO-MINT Indian Fusion Salsa has been named the 2023 sofi™ New Product Award Winner in the SALSA & DIPS category. The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) sofi™ Awards—which have been bestowed annually since 1972—are a top honor in the $175 billion specialty food industry.

Sweet Grass Dairy Wins sofi Gold Product Award in Cheese – Cow’s Milk

May 22, 2023 Sweet Grass Dairy

Sweet Grass Dairy has been named the 2023 sofi™ Gold Product Award Winner in the Cheese- Cow’s Milk category. The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) sofi™ Awards—which have been bestowed annually since 1972—are a top honor in the $175 billion specialty food industry.