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@Specialty_Food

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The Specialty Food Association is a not-for-profit membership-based trade association representing 3,000+ businesses. Learn more at .

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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
#Millennials don't react to brands/legacy. They react to story--what is the story of your brand? No story, no relevancy. @jontaffer #SFFS17
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
NEWS: Our @SFANews + @SFACommunity accounts will be switching over 7/16. Follow us to stay up to date on events, news, and announcements.
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
Happy first day of #WFFS17 ! The show floor is officially open in the North Hall!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Let the Show begin! The Winter #FancyFoodShow floor officially opens in 15 minutes, and the energy is at an all-time high. Get ready to discover thousands of brand-new, trend-setting products from around the world. Not registered? Not a problem - sign up when you arrive! #WFFS18
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
That's a wrap for the #fancyfoodshow ! Thanks to all who participated; this was our best Shows yet. A buzzing exhibit floor, the world's most creative products, celebrity chefs, inspiring education & great events. Can’t wait for the Winter Show in San Francisco, Jan. 13–15, 2019!
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@Specialty_Food
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Thank you for making the first day of #WFFS17 so much fun & helping us celebrate at the #LeadershipAwards ! We'll see you back here tomorrow!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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Guess who's coming to #SFFS17 ? That's right, @jontaffer will be speaking! Don't miss out on this this session:
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@Specialty_Food
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Day two is off to an amazing start! Show us what you're discovering on the show floor by tagging #SFFS16 .
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
Good morning #NYC ! #SFFS15 is finally here, FREE coffee for all show attendees and exhibitors in the North Hall!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Keynote speaker Walter Robb says, “It’s a new day for leadership in the food business.” He urges executives to lead from a place of purpose and vision, and to infuse that in their operations. #fancyfoodshow #wffs18
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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From #SFFS17 : @PresidentSFA speaks w/ attendees in front of Taste Tomorrow exhibit. The #FutureofFood starts here! #DiscoverHere #levelupSFA
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
Sip, sip, HOORAY! Tomorrow is the big day! We're at Jacob Javits Center in NYC hosting the 2018 Summer #FancyFoodShow . Keep up with our Twitter @Specialty_Food for updates:
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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It's starting to come together...getting set up for #SFFS17 ! #DiscoverHere #levelupSFA #SFAat65
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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Look who is tasting the flavors of the future? Great to see @PhilLempert @ #levelupSFA ! #SFFS17
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
. @BigPictureFarm has won Outstanding New Product! Congratulations on your #sofiAwards Gold! #SFFS15
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Words like signature and fancy don’t resonate with consumers like they once did for specialty foods. Now it’s more about craftsmanship, transparency and authenticity in everyday trading up, says Shelley Balanko of @HartmanGroup in Food Market of Tomorrow. #wffs18 #fancyfoodshow
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
What a fantastic first day of #SFFS17 ! Thanks for helping us celebrate a @the Awards & Hall of Fame ceremony. We'll see you tomorrow!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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We're returning to NYC for the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show. ✨Register for the only major trade show dedicated solely to specialty food and beverages here: #FancyFoodShow #FancyFoodNYC #SpecialtyFood #ShapetheFutureofFood
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Nice write-up of #SFFS17 & great aspects to look forward to: #FutureofFood #DiscoverHere #sofiAwards
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
Let the Show begin! The Winter Fancy Food Show floor officially opens in 10 minutes, and the energy is at an all-time high. Get ready to discover thousands of brand-new, trend-setting products from around the world. #FancyFoodShow
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Getting ready for Day 3 of #SFFS17 !
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
2 years
What a Show! Thank you for making the 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show a success! Your constant support, energy and love for the specialty food community continues to amaze us! We hope to see you in NYC for the Summer Fancy Food Show this June. #VivaFancyFood #FancyFoodShow @LVCVA
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Want a snapshot of what’s new at the #fancyfoodshow ? Browse the What’s New, What’s Hot! Showcase in the North Building, Lower Lobby! Hundreds of products representing the latest trends in food, beverage, gifts and natural & organics. #wffs18
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
The #FancyFoodShow starts today! Here’s what's on tap: 9 am: Bring Entrepreneurial Spirit to your Products & Stores 11 am: State of the Industry '18: Trends, Sales Data, Category Forecasts 12:15 pm: Market Trends for Artisan Gelato in the US 1:30 pm Excite Talks: Retail
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
The #SFFS15 Live Blog starts at 10 am. Share pics and videos with #SFFS15 to join in the discussion!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
2 years
We’re returning to Vegas! Meet new buyers, create brand awareness with media, network with leaders and peers, enhance your industry knowledge and more: #VivaFancyFood #FancyFoodShow #SpecialtyFood #LasVegas
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
3 years
Viva Las Vegas! After 2 years without Fancy Food Shows, thousands of specialty food products and professionals are reuniting all under one roof! Retweet if we're seeing you there! ⁉Details: #VivaFancyFood #FancyFoodShow
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
5 years
Head to Incubator Village while you are at the Summer #FancyFoodShow to see innovation and entrepreneurship at its best! Thank you to @SurveyRetail for being a #sponsor of this event.
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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Today has been declared Specialty Food Association day by the City of San Francisco! Day 1 of the #WFFS17 has begun!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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We're so excited for the grand opening of the #SFFS16 show floor tomorrow! What are you excited to see?
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Opening Night Industry Party! #SFFS16
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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Thanks for joining us for #SFFS17 ! What a fantastic few days of learning, connecting, & of course--sampling! See you in SF #WFFS18 !
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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Ten Food Trends That Will Shape 2017 via @forbes @plempert
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
It's been two weeks since the #FancyFoodShow in San Francisco. Attendees, you've had a little time to catch up on email and unpack your samples. Did you make good connections or learn about a great new product at #WFFS18 ? Go ahead and brag a little about how you did.
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
That's a wrap! Best #wffs16 yet! Thank u to all who attended and our wonderful exhibitors!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
Looking good! Our first billboard is up, 34th Street and 10th Avenue Manhattan, NY #SFFS15 http://t.co/97XRDTbuRY
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
The @CityHarvest volunteers have been killing it! Great job collecting #specialtyfood donations from #SFFS17 ! @SpecialtyFoodFn
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Rise and shine! Here's what's on tap today at the Winter #FancyFoodShow : 8:30 am Super Session "Buyer Panel - Selling Specialty" 10:15 am & 1 pm Excite Talks 11:30 am "Peeking Into the Future of Food Safety" session 5 pm Front Burner Foodservice Pitch Competition #WFFS18
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
What a fantastic first day! We can't wait to see everyone again tomorrow for an even more amazing day! #SFFS16
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
Opening day of the #FancyFoodShow was a hit – a ribbon-cutting ceremony with a special performance, high-energy crowds, great education sessions, the #sofiawards product of the year announcement…and a lot of fun in between. More at
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
GREAT crowds @ #SFFS17 ! WONDERFUL to see exhibitors & buyers from across the globe! #specialtyfood #DiscoverHere
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
5 years
Things have changed since 1952 but our commitment to the future has not. Together, we shape the future of food. And it begins by showing our true colors...
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
. @nycgo 's Marty Markowitz invites you to attend #SFFS16 happening June 26-28 in NYC. How sweet it is!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
Check out the top 5 Trends from #WFFS16 . Hint: Crickets, Grass-fed. @sfanews
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
Get it before it melts! Follow us to get all of your #SFANews + #SFACommunity updates.
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
1 year
Thank you for a stellar Show! We applaud the specialty food industry that continues to energize us with its community of supportive, passionate and ambitious individuals.✨See you in Las Vegas for the Winter Fancy Food Show, January 21-23. #FancyFoodShow #FancyFoodNYC
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
Opening day of the #FancyFoodShow was a hit – a ribbon-cutting, high-energy crowds, Taste it LIVE cooking demos, great education sessions and a lot of fun in between. More at
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
5 years
That’s a wrap! The Show floor is officially closed. We can’t wait to see you again for the Summer #FancyFoodShow , June 28 - 30 in New York City. Registration opens in late February!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
5 years
The Winter #FancyFoodShow starts this morning! Visit the Esplanade at 9:30 a.m., and don't miss the ribbon cutting before the Show opens at 10 a.m. Check the app for all session times & locations. We'll close out Day 1 with the Member Update Meeting & Leadership Awards at 5 p.m.
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
It's quiet right now, but just wait until tomorrow! #SFFS16 🍴🎉
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
3 years
Beginning this month, V. Sheree Williams of @CuisineNoirMag and The Global Food and Drink Initiative is taking over Instagram live. Keep an eye out for our special guests.🎉In the meantime, which #BlackOwned specialty food companies can't you get enough of? #BlackHistoryMonth
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
Visit the SFA booth in the North Hall and enter our photo contest for a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card! #WFFS17 #LiveFromWFFS17
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
Winter #FancyFoodShow kicks off in San Francisco today #SFANews
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Join "Supermarket Guru" @PhilLempert @ #SFFS17 as he moderates Buyer Panel Super Session: "Selling Specialty"
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
And the 2019 Winter #FancyFoodShow is in the books! Thanks to the @foodrecovery network and their amazing volunteers who handled their largest food collection in history. See you in New York this June!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
Let's get day two started, Fancy Food fanatics! The show floor is officially open in the North Hall at 9:30 am. #SFFS16
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
And that's a wrap on #WFFS17 ! Registration for #SFFS17 opens in February so keep those food-lovin' eyes peeled for more details! 🍽
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
Cheers to those who dare to be different and are crafting the best. http://t.co/H1Byks9Wc8 http://t.co/UEDPrNHaj2
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
Let the Show begin! The Summer Fancy Food Show floor officially opens in 15 minutes, and the energy is at an all-time high. Get ready to discover thousands of brand-new, trend-setting products from around the world. #FancyFoodShow
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
#FBF to the 46th Annual Summer Fancy Food Show in 2000. Looking forward to #SFFS17 , LevelUP & of course welcoming @jontaffer & @PhilLempert !
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
Access all exhibitors, the live blog & floor plan with the Fancy Food Show Mobile App #SFFS15 http://t.co/OPK3Igm4e7 http://t.co/MVDfMNsH28
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
And Product of the Year Award goes to...Anastasia Confections Coconut Cashew Crunch w/ Chocolate Drizzle! Congrats! #SFFS17 #sofiawards
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
Congrats to Members @SujaJuice @ChameleonCoffee @LorisLemonade @DangFoods for making the '16 Entrepreneur #e360 List
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
2 years
Summer Issue of Specialty Food Now Available #FancyFoodShow #SpecialtyFood
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
# 2 Day @ #wffs16 . 19,000 food buyers from around the world tasting 180,000 amazing specialty foods.
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
3 days until the Winter Fancy Food Show! Get ready for a week of specialty food discoveries! #WFFS16 #SFAWeek
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Day 3 of the Winter #FancyFoodShow is gonna be big! Here's what's on tap: 8:30 am Super Session "Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Inside the Minds of the Innovators" 10:15 am Excite Talks 11:30 am "Disrupting the Food System: Innovation from Farm to Fork" session #WFFS18
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Here's a taste of tomorrow with some of the most interesting products that are not in the marketplace... yet. #SFF
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
Congratulations to our 2016 #sofiawards Winners & Finalists!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
RT if you agree:
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Need a new headshot? Come get one for free in the Esplanade! The #fancyfoodshow is truly a one-stop shop for food-industry pros #wffs18
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
Just 2 weeks till the 2016 sofi Awards Winners & Finalists are announced: May 25 @sofiawards .com
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
At the #fancyfoodshow , it’s never too early for dessert #wffs18
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
Visit @specialty_food What’s Next in Food is on Level 2 of Moscone South, Room 202. Open on Show days, Jan. 13-15, starting at 9:30 a.m. @seedsandchips @thefuturemkt #fancyfoodshow
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
10 years
Happy #NationalChocolateChipCookieDay ! Shout out to @greyghostbakery and all the cookie monsters out there. http://t.co/NCfVrKdWxu
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
Sometimes you just gotta dance at the #fancyfoodshow
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
3 years
What does the future of food look like? Find out tomorrow as V. Sheree Williams kicks off this month’s Instagram live takeover with @dashofjazzblog , @geostablephl , and Britney Chamberlain. #BlackHistoryMonth #Afrofuturism #ShapetheFutureofFood #SFAIGTV @CuisineNoirMag
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
10 years
Before you head to the #WFFS15 be sure to download the Fancy Food Show App http://t.co/iF03OqsN2Y http://t.co/q5vMW32zGX
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Looking forward to having you join us, one week from today, @SEEDSandCHIPS ! See you in San Francisco for the #FancyFoodShow . #WFFS18
@SEEDSandCHIPS
Seeds&Chips
7 years
Seeds&Chips & Specialty Food Association for #WFFS18 Save the date: January 21-23! Thanks @innovatorsmag #SaC18 #FoodInnovation #FoodTech @Specialty_Food
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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You never know what you’ll find at the #fancyfoodshow ... or what they’ll be wearing! #wffs18
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Check out Incubator Alley on the esplanade to taste cricket snacks, dairy and gluten free ice treats, and the traditional Persian vegetable and egg food kuku, among other delicious products from up-and-coming makers. #fancyfoodshow #wffs18
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
Today's top #specialtyfood consumer: Male, older #Millennial , #Hispanic , #Chocolate Fanatic
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
We are looking forward to an OUTSTANDING 2017 Show here in #NYC ! Who's ready to discover new trends? #SFFS17 #DiscoverHere #SFAat65
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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Cheers to the 2017 #sofiawards winners! View them now at @saramoulton @PresidentSFA
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
Outstanding Classic Product goes to @VermontCreamery #sofiAwards #SFFS15 You got the Gold!
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
#sofiAward for Outstanding Cheese goes to Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. for their Bay Blue! #SFFS15
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
9 years
The Winter Fancy Food Show has begun! Check out for a schedule of activities #WFFS16 #SFAWeek
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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Panel and Super Session info by @PhilLempert ! Says @ #SFFS17 is meaningful and you can find something for every #consumer . #DiscoverHere
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
5 years
Plant-based product sales grew 24% in 2016-2018 vs. 8% of all other items. #FancyFoodShow
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
8 years
Check out the New Brands on the Shelf showcase behind the 3400 aisle on Level 1! #SFFS16
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
3 years
We were so enthused by the energy of Day 1 at the #FancyFoodShow that we nearly forgot to mention SFA’s 70 years in the specialty food world! Thank you for letting us serve this community. Your innovation, passion, and knowledge continue to amaze us. #ShapetheFutureofFood
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
1 year
Get ready to join us at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show! Discover your next bestseller, spot the latest trends and connect with new business partners. ⚡️Register now: #FancyFoodShow #FancyFoodNYC #SpecialtyFood @javitscenter
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
7 years
Dan Altschuler of New Crop Capital says the traditional animal agriculture system is ripe for innovation. They invest in plant-based and cultured meat, dairy and eggs. They look for products based on price, convenience, awareness and taste. #wffs18 #fancyfoodshow @NewCropCapital
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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Learn more about #SFFS17 Excite Talks: The #Food Of Tomorrow: #Innovation In What We Eat, Make, & Sell #FutureofFood
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
Who run the world? These women are redefining the food industry, right here at the #fancyfoodshow ! Learn more about @SEEDSandCHIPS on Level 1 in front of the 1D hall.
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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Chitra Agrawal talks about why it's exciting to win the Front Burner foodservice pitch competition, sharing the flavors she grew up with in her @BrooklynDelhi tomato achaar. #WFFS18 #FancyFoodShow
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
10 years
Live Blogging the 2014 Summer Fancy Food Show Starts Now at http://t.co/5hHenkFHmN #SFFS14
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
5 years
In partnership with City Harvest, over 90 thousand pounds of food will be donated today from the #FancyFoodShow .
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
6 years
And the sofi product of the year award goes to... The Bitter Housewife Cardamom Bitters by Improper Foods, LLC. Congrats! @bitterhousewife #sofiawards #fancyfoodshow
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@Specialty_Food
Specialty Food Association
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Food Accelerator @accelfoods Forecasts Lasting Trends in New Class of Startup Businesses @ELEMENTsnacks #SFN http://t.co/Ehs0IkRyxw
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