Specialty Food Association

Winter Fancy Food Show to Feature Extensive Seminar Program

The Specialty Food Association announces a full menu of seminars and workshops for its Winter Fancy Food Show designed for all levels of expertise from emerging food entrepreneur to seasoned industry veteran.The show takes place... more »

Specialty Food Association Accepts 152 New Members

The Specialty Food Association is pleased to announce that 152 companies have been accepted for membership, including makers of ghost chili sea salt, bacon brittle, burrata and lavender martini mocktails.Among the new members are Blis... more »

Fancy Food Show Honored for New Brand, New Look

The Specialty Food Association is on a winning streak. The Association’s 2013 Summer Fancy Food Show has been named a winner of the annual Art of the Show Competition by the International Association of Exhibitions... more »

Consumers Buying More Specialty Food, Survey Says

Consumers are choosing specialty foods over conventional foods at record levels, according to new research from the Specialty Food Association.Close to 75 percent of U.S. consumers report making specialty food purchases this year, a major... more »

Specialty Food Association Launches Contest for National Ad Campaign

Got a good story about great food? The Specialty Food Association wants to hear it.Just in time for the Summer Fancy Food Show, the Specialty Food Association presents a contest for specialty food professionals to... more »

Emerging Food Companies in Spotlight at Summer Fancy Food Show

In addition to thousands of new products throughout its sold-out exhibit halls, the Summer Fancy Food Show presents the specialty food industry's newest brands in a pavilion devoted exclusively to emerging food entrepreneurs.Called "New Brands... more »

Specialty Food Association Launches New Brand for the Industry

The Specialty Food Association is launching a new brand to highlight the passion, creativity and quality that fuels the specialty food industry, Specialty Food: Craft. Care. Joy. The launch includes the not-for-profit trade association's first-ever... more »

Specialty Food Association Names Outstanding Retailers of 2013

Five specialty food retailers from across the U.S. have been named Outstanding Retailers of 2013 by the Specialty Food Association. The awards honor outstanding customer service, product sourcing, merchandising, and a commitment to serving the... more »

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