What’s on the menu for the 67th Summer Fancy Food Show
The schools are out, the pools are open, and the gardens are in full bloom.
The most significant indicator of the beginning of summer for 30,000 food and beverage makers as well as the foodservice distributors and retailers that offer their goods will be this Sunday, with the official opening of Specialty Food Association’s annual Fancy Food Show for Summer in the Javits Center in New York City.
The typical show will have around 2,000 vendors, ranging from food-focused startups in the beginning to multinational conglomerates are on display and often showcase the newest trends in the world of food and this year’s edition is sure to be no different.
The trends that came out of the show last year reflected the changes brought about by the epidemic, which included a greater emphasis on eating healthy and using fewer ingredients. At the 2022 show the brand’s new owners told stories about how the turbulence of the pandemic has forced them to make drastic changes such as leaving their established jobs to pursue their passion for food.
This year, seasoned Food industry consultant and researcher David Lockwood will return to provide the most current State of the Specialty Food Industry report. The previous report predicted that the sales of specialty foods could reach $91 billion by 2022, an increase from $87.2 billion in the prior year.
Other trends reported in the Annual State of the Specialty Food Industry report were problems with the supply chain which led to uncertainties in forecasting, a growing demand for brands that were created or helmed by women or people of color, as well as the rapid growth of specialty drinks.
Special food items with international flavors
Food companies from all over world are lining the aisles of the show, including some with a US presence and others who are looking for buyers who can aid them in their entry into the market.
Each year, the Specialty Food Association names a country partner that will be featured at the event. This the year’s chosen partner will be Morocco and will showcase 40 businesses within the Moroccan Pavilion.
Exports of fish and agricultural goods of Morocco into the US reached a record $439 million last year as per the group that trades in them, Morocco Foodex and boasted a impressive performance in categories like olives, citrus and canning fish. The global food exports of Morocco’s North African country hit $7.79 billion by 2022, which is an increase of nearly 20% over last year’s.
Attendees to the event can sample various dishes from the United States on Sundays from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. during Taste it Live! cooking demonstrations.
Famous foodie faces
Giada De Laurentiis, the culinary star who has opened restaurants as well as a catering company as well as writing the top 10 cookbooks, as well as establishing the online shopping platform Giadzy.com She will deliver the keynote address on Monday.
The presentation, entitled “The four Trends in Food That matter today will discuss the most recent trends and challenges De Laurentiis has been observing in her various food-related ventures.
