The Winter Fancy Food Show is shaping up to be biggest and brighter than ever this year, with 1,400 companies set to exhibit more specialty foods and beverages than ever before. The show, taking place January 22-24 at the Moscone Center, has opened registration.
"Specialty food sales are exploding right now," stated Phil Kafarakis, President of the Specialty Food Association, which owns and produces the Winter Fancy Food Show. "We're seeing millennials and men emerging as key consumer groups, foodservice sales are experiencing impressive increases, while online shopping and retail serve as key consumer sales channels. People are very interested in high quality, great tasting food, and specialty foods offer both."
Thousands of new products from 30 countries will be exhibited in the 218,000 square foot space. According to a press release, companies from California will boast the biggest presence—with over 330 local companies represented.
The show will be the largest marketplace exclusively devoted to specialty foods and beverages on the West Coast; attendees include buyers from top names in retail and restaurants looking to spot trends, find new foods, and make connections.
Additionally, the show includes a range of educational programming focused on smart growth and innovation targeted toward all levels of the specialty food industry, from established professionals to newcomers.
Highlights of the show include:
The Winter Fancy Food Show will be the place to be for big names in the deli industry. Prospective attendees can register through the show’s website, here.
