Specialty Food Association

Specialty Food Association We are a not-for-profit trade member association for the Specialty Food Industry. Join our community, become a member!

We're just a few short weeks away from the Summer ! https://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-shows/summer/There's no sh...
06/05/2026

We're just a few short weeks away from the Summer !

https://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-shows/summer/

There's no shortage of exploration, connections and fun to be had. Catch these 3 can't-miss-moments.

✂️ Sunday, June 28: We'll kick off the show with a ribbon cutting just outside the Exhibit Hall.

🍭 Sunday, June 28: Check out the launch of the NEW SFA Spark Pavilion, located in the popular Debut District.

📣 Tuesday, June 30: Catch Bill Oakley hosting the Fancy Face-Off Pitch Slam!

Our latest Trend Report deep-dive focuses on East Asian flavors making waves in the U.S. market, including gochujang. Co...
06/04/2026

Our latest Trend Report deep-dive focuses on East Asian flavors making waves in the U.S. market, including gochujang. Consider the Google search data 👀 350% increase year-over-year for gochujang glazed carrots, 150% for a gochujang noodle recipe, and more.

SFA members, download the Trend Report today at no cost: https://www.specialtyfood.com/education/monthly-trend-reports/

Not an SFA member yet? Join us to get data and insights all year long: https://www.specialtyfood.com/explore-benefits/

Congratulations to the 2026 Good Food Award winners 🥇 https://goodfoodfdn.org/awards/winners/2026/Selected from more tha...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Good Food Award winners 🥇 https://goodfoodfdn.org/awards/winners/2026/

Selected from more than 1,200 entries through a blind tasting, 242 products from 198 makers are recognized for outstanding taste, quality and responsible production. Representing 18 categories and all five Good Food Awards regions, this year’s winners showcase the diversity and talent of America’s good food community.

Want to taste the winners? Join us in NYC at the Good Food Mercantile on Sunday, June 28, co-located with the the Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center.

Get a close-up look at new products and hear from emerging brands at the Summer Fancy Face-Off pitch competition! Full...
06/03/2026

Get a close-up look at new products and hear from emerging brands at the Summer Fancy Face-Off pitch competition! Full details: https://events.specialtyfood.com/event/2026-summer-fancy-food-show/planning/UGxhbm5pbmdfNDM2OTU1MA==

Congratulations to the finalists Moonbeans, Daramel, 50Hertz, and LOHSO, who will pitch to a panel of judges: Julia Hallman of Formaggio Kitchen, Travis Reams of Meijer, Rachel Krupa of The Goods Mart, and Caroline Lippman of Coefficient Capital. Bill Oakley hosts this Fancy Food Show favorite event on Tuesday morning!

Fancy Face-Off at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show is presented by UNFI Endless Aisle.

Thank you to our 2025–2026 Recognition Council volunteers for your work in advising our SFA Staff and the Board of Direc...
06/02/2026

Thank you to our 2025–2026 Recognition Council volunteers for your work in advising our SFA Staff and the Board of Directors!

Jerome Dees
Dees Partners

Isela Hernandez
HERNÁN

Alex Isaiev
PSBL Holdings

Debbie Kornberg
SPICE + LEAF

Erin Pepper
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square

Alejandro Piasecki
Seal the Seasons

Rosalie Piazza
SAPNA FOOD

Esther Psarakis
Foodpreneur

David Reich
MSRF, Inc.

The future of flavor will be on display at the Summer ! Here are just a few of the NEW products you'll find on the show...
06/02/2026

The future of flavor will be on display at the Summer ! Here are just a few of the NEW products you'll find on the show floor:

The Purple Drop - Booth 4206B
ONOIN - Booth 4510B
Nomina - Booth 7204
Chef Poppin - Booth 4400

Buyers, do you still need to get your badge? Here's a direct link to register: https://registration.specialtyfood.com/ShowFFS262/Flow/ATT #!/registrant//Member/

Maker Prep Course is for food founders prepping for a launch or big step within 6–12 months, and culminates with an invi...
05/30/2026

Maker Prep Course is for food founders prepping for a launch or big step within 6–12 months, and culminates with an invitation to exhibit at an SFA trade show! Full details and enrollment info:

https://www.specialtyfood.com/education/makerprep/

Course includes:
🎗️ Tier 1 Membership for one year
🍽️ Badges to the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show and 2027 Winter FancyFaire*
✔️ One day in‑person kickoff event at the Summer Fancy Food Show
🖥️ Six months of self‑paced online learning focused on foundational topics like branding, pricing, trade channel strategy, and marketing
📖 Multiple virtual coaching session with industry experts
💪 Booth Camp show‑readiness curriculum, including a dedicated pre‑show preparation session

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New York, NY
10016

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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