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2026 Trends

6 Trends from Winter FancyFaire 2026

Inside the artisanal food & beverage trends elevating everyday eating.

February 18, 2026

Winter FancyFaire 2026 kicked off the specialty food & beverage year, spotlighting innovation, discovery, and the trends shaping how consumers eat, drink, and entertain.

7 Trends to Watch from the 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show

Featuring more than 1,100 companies and thousands of products from around the world, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) Winter Fancy Food Show showcased innovation.

March 21, 2023

Nancy Trent

Featuring more than 1,100 companies and thousands of products from around the world, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) Winter Fancy Food Show showcased innovation.

Trends Driving Growth in Functional Foods & Drinks

June 23, 2022

Jennifer Joseph

Industry insiders reveal what’s new and next—and strategies to capitalize on demand to grow your business As health-conscious consumers get back to their go-go-go lives, they are looking to food and beverages to do more for their well-being: Demand for products that are fortified with added nutrition and health-promoting...

June 2022

May 26, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Digital Edition Publisher's Letter Remembering Dr. Richard Passwater, Natural Products Industry Pioneer 8 Keys to Growing Specialty Food Sales What’s Selling: June 2022 4 Reasons International Flavors Make Smart Business Vitamin Connection: A New Supplement Brings Many Health Benefits: GG Tip of the Month: Shoppers Shift Back to...

8 Keys to Growing Specialty Food Sales

May 24, 2022

Jennifer Joseph

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are eager to get back to “normal” life. That has meant a return to jam-packed schedules filled with ballgames and concerts, community gatherings, and nights out on the town with friends. But as much as people are relishing getting back to their...

Sovos Brands Acquires Rao’s Specialty Foods

June 12, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Berkeley, CA — Sovos Brands’ latest acquisition is Rao’s Specialty Foods, a producer of premium pasta sauce. This is Sovos Brands’ second acquisition in less than six months following their purchasing of Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods in January 2017. Sovos Brands is an up and coming food and beverage company...

Strategic Partnership Between SFA and FMI

May 19, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York, NY — Today, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) and Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced their strategic partnership regarding the multibillion dollar specialty food industry. SFA is a 3,600+ member organization dedicated to the support and creation of specialty food. FMI operates in thousands of food retailers and pharmacies...

Large Showing at 2016 Summer Fancy Food Show

July 1, 2016

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

New York City, NY—The Specialty Food Association’s 2016 Summer Fancy Food Show took place June 26–28 at the Javits Center with 2,670 exhibiting companies and more than 47,000 specialty food professionals walking the exhibit halls, making it the largest in exhibit space since the show was established in 1954. Attendees...