Secure your spot at the FIRST big food show of 2026, and save up to $100 on your badge. https://lnkd.in/gxrVkgQF This is the lowest price you’ll see for #WinterFancyFaire*—we can’t wait to see you there!
Specialty Food Association
Food & Beverages
New York, New York 56,282 followers
Together with our members, we shape the future of food.
About us
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is a not-for-profit, membership-based trade association founded in 1952 and currently representing 4,000+ businesses including specialty food manufacturers, buyers, distributors, and others working in the industry. SFA develops and produces events, professional resources, and educational programs that support its membership and the specialty food industry as a whole. These include the bi-annual trade shows Winter FancyFaire* and the Summer Fancy Food Show, the annual sofi™ Awards honoring excellence in specialty food, regular research and trends reports, and more. Guided by core values of innovation and inclusivity, SFA and its member companies work together to shape the future of food.
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http://www.specialtyfood.com
External link for Specialty Food Association
- Industry
- Food & Beverages
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1952
- Specialties
- Summer Fancy Food Show, sofi Awards, Winter Fancy Food Show, Specialty Food Magazine, Specialty Food News, State of the Specialty Food Industry, Specialty Food News, best of the best, and specialty food
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136 Madison Ave
New York, New York 10016, US
Employees at Specialty Food Association
Updates
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Register now and save up to $100 on Winter FancyFaire*—offer ends October 3! https://lnkd.in/enJnK9JC
After dominating the specialty food space with its fancy food shows, The Specialty Food Associationis ready to take the category by storm once again, with the first annual Winter FancyFaire. Taking place January 11-13 in San Diego, California, the Winter FancyFaire takes SFA’s solid trade show strategy to a new level, offering new experiences and exhibits to enhance brand-buyer connections. Want to know more? SFA VP of trade shows Chris Nemchek gives the Food Institute the inside scoop on this brand new event. #winterfancyfaire #specialtyfood #sfa
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Food is heritage, flavor, and family all in one bite. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re shining a spotlight on Alta Gama Foods —where Spanish roots meet fresh innovation. From first-to-market favorites to recipes that feel like home, their flavors (via Dos Olivos Market) are bringing people together nationwide. https://lnkd.in/g9AV8bYq
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How is Winter FancyFaire* 2026 creating new opportunities for specialty food brands to showcase their products, connect with buyers and investors, and achieve their business goals? Get all the details in this info session, hosted by SFA leaders. 👉 Full session is available now on-demand. https://lnkd.in/gjrjD8ZM
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Why attend #WinterFancyFaire* in San Diego in January? Here's Max Baumann, CEO of Basemakers, who helped us design the new Spotlight Shoppe activation, sharing his reasons. Why wait? Badge prices increase on October 4, so register today: https://lnkd.in/efyqVHkA https://lnkd.in/eMtaXSbp
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Specialty food in San Diego in January? Yes please! Get your #WinterFancyFaire* badge by October 3 to save up to $100: https://lnkd.in/gpRHJdSn A new trade show experience and a new way forward, Winter FancyFaire* is designed to inspire, connect, and prepare you for 2026 and beyond.
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 💙🤍❤️ With roots in Puerto Rico, SFA Member Amasar LLC is transforming breadfruit—a Caribbean superfood—into versatile, gluten-free flours and mixes that are nutritious, high in fiber, and planet-friendly. From the mountains of Jayuya to your kitchen, every wholesome bite carries both tradition and innovation. Check them out! https://lnkd.in/g-CXDazc #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 💙🤍❤️ With roots in Puerto Rico, SFA Member Amasar LLC is transforming breadfruit—a Caribbean superfood—into versatile, gluten-free flours and mixes that are nutritious, high in fiber, and planet-friendly. From the mountains of Jayuya to your kitchen, every wholesome bite carries both tradition and innovation. Check them out! https://lnkd.in/g-CXDazc #HispanicHeritageMonth
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We're excited to invite #specialtyfood brands to participate in new Expanded Experiences at #WinterFancyFaire* 2026: https://lnkd.in/gTqQ5x96. Sample your products in exciting new settings, as show participants go beyond the Convention Center to engage with your brand in unique, high-impact ways. Selling fast - apply today! Just 50 spots left across all Experiences. #WinterFancyFaire* #UniqueExperiences
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Korean cuisine is making waves and showing up in more formats, retailers, and pantries across the U.S.! From cookbooks to viral Trader Joe’s gimbap, consumers are craving it all—and our SFA Trendspotter Panel spotted these exciting trends firsthand: https://lnkd.in/gHsbNAXc At the Summer Fancy Food Show, nearly 2,500 exhibitors showcased thousands of products from around the world. Innovation, creativity, and bold flavors were on full display—and we’re tracking the trends that will shape the industry in the months ahead, including standout offerings from SFA members like Doro and Cleveland Kitchen.
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