NYC’s Fancy Food Show is not an event. It’s THE event.
Not just because it’s one of the biggest ones in the foodservice industry and supply chain. But because it literally is the place where you want to be during those 3 incredible days.
The Fancy Food Show features some of the most innovative, yet traditional and delicious food products from around the world. Whatever game you play all along the foodservice industry, you want to be there. To learn. To make connections. And clearly to taste any delicacy you want from all around the globe.
And of course, to showcase your own products in front of thousands and thousands of attendees.
The event, held annually in the huge Javits Center in Manhattan, brings together any kind of food industry professionals such as buyers, producers, and food lovers from all over the world.
The Fancy Food Show is organized by the Specialty Food Association, which is a trade organization that represents specialty food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in North America. The event showcases an ultra-wide range of specialty food products: gourmet snacks, artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, chocolates, teas, coffees, sauces, and many more.
The 67th Edition of the NYC’s Fancy Food Show will take place this year from June 25th to June 27th. And if you are a professional within the foodservice industry, you simply cannot miss it.
Why you should participate
There are several reasons why if you’re a member of the specialty food trade you should attend the event.
In particular, the Summer Fancy Food Show is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to:
– Explore and uncover your next best-selling product
By showcasing your new or already existent line of products, you can reach a targeted audience and raise the interest of other professionals.
– Stay ahead of the curve by identifying the latest trends
By attending the event and taking a peek around, you can get a clear glimpse of what the market demands at the moment.
– Forge valuable connections with potential business partners
This trade show is a 100% B2B event, which ensures the unique presence of professionals interested in making connections. You don’t buy anything during the event: you can taste any specialty food you wish and consequently start conversations with any participant to make precious connections.
This makes the Fancy Food Show the ideal event to discover new potential partners, as well as to find investors, suppliers, distributors.
The Sofi Awards
The Specialty Food Association has been a pioneer in recognizing and celebrating innovation, creativity, and exceptional taste in the food industry since 1972. Since then, for 49 years the association has presented the prestigious Sofi Awards.
The Sofi Awards showcase the flavors and products that define the specialty food industry. These awards have become a symbol of excellence, honoring the best and most innovative products while shining a spotlight on the trailblazing brands and individuals behind them.
Today they include a bunch of new categories, thus recognizing the best specialty food products among cheese, chocolate, baked goods, condiments, and more.
Winning a sofi Award can be a huge boost for a specialty food business, as it provides recognition and credibility all along the industry.
And that surely is another huge key reason to attend the event with your own brand.
Full Fancy Food Show 2023 Calendar
Below you can find the full schedule of the event. You can also check it on the official event’s website.
Saturday, June 24
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Basics – Main Stage, Level 1; Hall E
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Complimentary Exhibitor Lunch – Level 1; Food Court
3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Brain Trust Office Hours – Main Stage, Level 1; Hall E
Sunday, June 25
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Social Media Lab: Top Ten Strategies – Maker Pass Session, Main Stage, Level 1; Hall E
9:30 a.m. – Exhibition Floor Open to Key Buyers
9:30 a.m. – Hall D open to all attendees
9:45 a.m. – Ribbon Cutting – Crystal Palace, Level 3; 3B Entrance
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Show Floor Open to All
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Diversity Buying: How It Works – Big Idea Stage, Level 1; SFA Hub
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – How I Buy – Big Idea Stage, Level 1; SFA Hub
11:30 a.m. – Organic: What’s Trending at the Supermarket with Organic Trade Association – Lower Cheese Side in the Deli Pavilion, Level 3; Booth 256
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Perfect Pairings: Synch Your DTC and Grocery Strategies – Maker Pass Session, Main Stage, Level 1; Hall E
1:30 p.m. – Flavorful, Healthy, and Sustainable—Tasting Extra Virgin Olive Oils for the Plant-Forward Pantry with North American Olive Oil Association – The Plant-Packing District in the Plant-Based Pavilion, Level 1; Booth 5036
2:00 p.m. – The Next Generation of Drinking: No Alcohol Alcohol – Sips Bay in the Beverage Pavilion, Level 1; Booth 5524
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – The Rise of Specialty in Alternate Channels: A Panel – Maker Pass Session, Main Stage, Level 1; Hall E
2:30 p.m. – How I Buy – Lower Cheese Side in the Deli Pavilion, Level 3; Booth 256
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame Awards Celebration – Main Stage, Level 1; Hall E
4:00 p.m. – Opening Night Party
Monday, June 26
9:15 a.m. – Keynote Session – Giada De Laurentiis: The Four Trends in Food That Matter Now – Main Stage, Level 1; Hall E
9:30 a.m. – Exhibition Floor Open to Key Buyers
9:30 a.m. – Hall D open to all attendees
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Show Floor Open to All
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Research Spotlight – Big Idea Stage, Level 1; SFA Hub
11:00 a.m. – Taste the Future: The Upcycled Foodie Experience with Upcycled Food Association – The Plant-Packing District in the Plant-Based Pavilion, Level 1; Booth 5036
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Spill & Dish Podcast Live! With Xinca Foods and RIND – Big Idea Stage, Level 1; SFA Hub
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Shopper Marketing: Getting Your Brand to Stand Out and Sell – Maker Pass Session, Main Stage, Level 1; Hall E
12:00 p.m. – How I Buy with Rachel Krupa, The Goods Mart – Sips Bay in the Beverage Pavilion, Level 1; Booth 5524
1:00 p.m. – Cross-Merchandising Chocolate in the Deli Aisle with Fine Chocolate Industry Association – Lower Cheese Side in the Deli Pavilion, Level 3; Booth 256
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Research Spotlight – Big Idea Stage, Level 1; SFA Hub
2:30 p.m. – Trends in the Marketplace with National Pasta Association (NPA) – The Plant-Packing District in the Plant-Based Pavilion, Level 1; Booth 5036
4:00 p.m. – A Fancy New York Pitch Slam – Main Stage, Level 1; Hall E
Tuesday, June 27
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Funding Your Future – Main Stage, Level 1; Hall E
9:30 a.m. – Exhibition Floor Open to Key Buyers
9:30 a.m. – Hall D open to all attendees
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Show Floor Open to All
10:30 a.m. – Beverages of Morocco – Sips Bay in the Beverage Pavilion, Level 1; Booth 5524
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Milestone Member Celebration and sofi Products of the Year Announcement – Big Idea Stage, Level 1; SFA Hub
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Trends from the Show with the SFA Trendspotter Panel – Big Idea Stage, Level 1; SFA Hub
12:30 p.m. – How I Buy, Ernesto Otero, MOM’s Organic Market – The Plant-Packing District in the Plant-Based Pavilion, Level 1; Booth 5036
See you at NYC’s Fancy Food Show 2023!
Whether your interest lies in showcasing your own specialty foods or in discovering new delicious products to supply or invest in, NYC’s Fancy Food Show is the event where you will want to be in late June.
As an attendee, you will have the chance to sample and taste products from all over the world, attend educational seminars, meet potential buyers or just network with any professional along the supply chain.
As every year, MODALiTA will be present together with our business partners. And as always we’ll do our best to contribute to share with everyone the latest innovations in the industry.
If you’re planning on attending the Fancy Food – as you should – don’t forget to reach out to us!
You can also contact us here to schedule a meeting and receive our free advice about the best equipment in the industry.
See you there!