Specialty Food Association

Take your food business (or business idea) to the next level with our Maker Prep Course: https://lnkd.in/gjVGw83j Read what current participants have to say about the value of the program, then sign up to join the next cohort, kicking off with in-person sessions at the Winter #FancyFoodShow this January (you can also tune in from home!). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjVGw83j

Welcome to SFA’s new international members! These innovative specialty food brands are bringing exciting flavors and fresh ideas to our community. Interested in joining? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHhTJBqr

Tag a CPG brand founder who would enjoy exclusive benefits like access to Fancy Food Shows, awards, discounts, trend reports, and a vibrant community of food innovators. Their path to success starts here: https://lnkd.in/eNs8JEMu.

Save big on your 2025 Winter #FancyFoodShow badge from now until December 20. https://lnkd.in/deusx3BM We want to know...

Congratulations to these SFA Members recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30: Food & Drink for transforming how we eat and drink. Check out the inspiring stories and brands from Gina Galvin (Stellar Snacks) Jared Golestani (Kokada) Jordan Weitz (Keychain) and Nikki Seaman (Freestyle Snacking). https://lnkd.in/gx997isx

Great feature on Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company and founder Jill Giacomini Basch (who's also a volunteer leader on the SFA Board of Directors!). How did Oprah Winfrey and her team discover Point Reyes? At the #FancyFoodShow, of course. https://lnkd.in/g79hpkRq

Will we see you at the Winter #FancyFoodShow? Make your budget go further - pre-register before December 20 to save up to 60%: https://lnkd.in/deusx3BM

Hello friends of SFA - I’m Bill Lynch and I have the great fortune of serving as SFA president. I'm doing a quick takeover here on LinkedIn today. Thanks for reading!   The end of another big year for our industry is approaching. I wanted to reach out to wish you all a wonderful holiday season and happy New Year. I also want to invite you to kickstart 2025 with the incredible members of SFA at this January's Winter #FancyFoodShow: https://lnkd.in/eZpNmb_M   What's the best way to feel invigorated and get ahead on your 2025 goals and deliverables, all before January 22? If you ask me, three days of sampling new-to-market products made by suppliers your customers want to buy from sure can't hurt.   So I hope you'll consider joining us in Las Vegas for the kickoff event of 2025. We’ve got a great discount on badges that’s running until December 20 to help you stretch your budget.     A few things I'm super excited for: trying all the samples at the new First Taste Experience food hall, seeing emerging makers pitch their products in the Spark Showcase, and meeting as many of you as I can.    I hope to see you in Las Vegas in January! Here’s the link to get that great discount on your badge: https://lnkd.in/ety6DxKf   Happy holidays,  Bill Lynch

Introducing the ✨Startup CPG Pavilion!✨ We are excited to share the amazing up-and-coming CPG brands that will be in our Section at Specialty Food Association's Fancy Food Winter Show in Vegas. ↗️ Paktli Foods ↗️ Jøyus ↗️ Pastazerts ↗️ Pac Pac Snacks ↗️ RINGA® ↗️ Uncle's Ice Cream ↗️ Pisqueya ↗️ Tamarind Heads ↗️ Droosh ↗️ Kloo ↗️ Piedmont Pennies® ↗️ Ficha ↗️ Whatrr ↗️ Lottie's Meats ↗️ Haeppy Candy ↗️ BOBABAM ↗️ Mellody Foods ↗️ Painterland Sisters ↗️ Meatless Future Our section is located inside of the Debut District, make sure you stop by to say hello! . . . #cpg #fancyfoodshow #wefancy #vegas #emergingbrands

"I get to create jobs for people with disabilities and challenges," Collettey's Cookies founder Collette Divitto said, about the best part of being a business owner and CEO. She added: "But also I am the boss which I love. I get to make all the decisions." Read our new interview with this mission-driven SFA member and entrepreneur (and think about gifting some delicious cookies this holiday season!). https://lnkd.in/ebFp8cxq