Articles Tagged with ''specialty foods''

2022 PREDICTIONS

Consumers Continue to Connect with Specialty Foods & Drinks

The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel identifies food and beverage trends for 2022

December 23, 2021

In 2021, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel virtually assembled at three separate digital SFA shows to research thousands of specialty food and beverage products from around the world. After recording their extensive findings, Denise Purcell, vice president, content and education for the SFA, pored over the data and deciphered five trends that will drive the growth of the $170.4 billion specialty food industry in 2022.

2022 PREDICTIONS | FOOD & BEVERAGE TRENDS

Five Trends Driving the Specialty Food Industry in 2022

Comfort is Key: Consumers stay with comforting specialty foods, drinks say SFA’s Trendspotter Panel.

December 23, 2021

Heading into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, specialty comfort foods and beverages is an overriding theme. Here are SFA's 2022 Trendspotter Panel Trend Predictions.

Cheese: An Unqualified Favorite

As specialty cheeses become more popular, their manufacturing processes become more streamlined, mechanized, and efficient

Anne-Marie Ramo

June 14, 2021

Over the past decade, the cheese industry has exploded, with small-batch artisanal cheesemakers popping up in every state and the large cheesemakers increasing the sophistication of their offerings to compete. As specialty cheeses become more popular, their manufacturing processes become more streamlined, mechanized, and efficient.

2021 sofi Award Winners Announced by Specialty Food Association

Blue Sage Honey Shrub, Brie Cheese Flavored with Truffles, and Irish Whiskey & Honey Mustard are among the Specialty Food Association’s 2021 sofi New Product Award winners

May 7, 2021

In response to the pandemic, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) focused on creatively and consistently providing opportunities for its members. This includes the 49th Annual sofi™ Awards, a celebration of culinary excellence and creativity.

Specialty Food Association 2021 Leadership Awards Announced

The awards honor influential and innovative entrepreneurs who are transforming the specialty food industry

December 8, 2020

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) announced the winners of the 2021 Leadership Awards. Honoring influential and innovative entrepreneurs who are transforming the specialty food industry, the awards are presented in three categories: Business Leadership, Citizenship, and Vision.

Specialty Food Association Appoints New President

Bill Lynch has been with the SFA for more than 20 years

November 20, 2020

The Specialty Food Association board of directors appointed Bill Lynch as the president of the organization. Initially appointed interim president in May 2020, Lynch has been with the SFA for more than 20 years.

Specialty Food Sales Hit $158.4 Billion

Specialty Food Association releases new State of the Industry Report

June 30, 2020

Based on sales data from the past three calendar years, the new Specialty Food Association's (SFA) annual State of the Specialty Food Industry Report reveals a robust specialty food industry hitting $158.4 billion in sales, a 10.7% increase since 2017. The full report includes commentary throughout that reflects the impact and ramifications of COVID-19.

Specialty Food Association Names Bill Lynch Interim President

Lynch will take over the leadership position as the contract expires for the current president, Phil Kafarakis

May 22, 2020

Bill Lynch has been appointed the interim president of the Specialty Food Association by the SFA’s Board of Directors. Lynch, who has 20 years of experience with the Association, will take over the leadership position as the contract expires for the current president, Phil Kafarakis. Kafarakis will assist Lynch over the coming month to take over leadership duties.

COVID-19: Counting the Cost

Specialty Food Association President Phil Kafarakis says big thinking is critical to help small businesses get through spring, summer months

April 6, 2020

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) represents as many as 4,000 independent specialty food companies. Its two annual conventions—the Winter Fancy Food Show in January and Summer Fancy Food Show in June—prove to be key scouting opportunities for those manufacturers, retailers and foodservice operators interested to preview food and beverage trends.

Highlighting Products, Trends at the 45th Annual Winter Fancy Food Show

The Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel searched the show floor for the year's hottest trends

February 26, 2020

The Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel reviewed 80,000 specialty food and beverage products to select a robust group of products and companies representing eight notable trends in the specialty food and beverage industry.

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