Specialty foods may be a niche market, but their popularity among consumers is on the rise. The Fancy Food Show is a staple of the specialty food world, bringing in people from across the globe to showcase and sample the wildest and most innovative foods out there.
Aerial view of the Fancy Food Show! #sffs13 pic.twitter.com/VEcYMlEM7c
— Abby Denson (@citysweettooth) June 30, 2013
To give our readers a look at the inspired concepts on display at Summer Fancy Food Show 2013 in New York City, Food Dive combed through Twitter to find the best of the best. Here are the best new product launches, awesome packaging, crazy ideas, innovative booths and specialty food trends on display at this year's Summer Fancy Food Show:
1. NEW PRODUCTS
Many companies at Summer Fancy Food Show 2013 took the opportunity to display their newest and latest products. Here are some of the highlights:
Don't miss @chefjoseandres' delicious #Galician Seafood from @LosPeperetes! #SFFS13 booth 2856 https://t.co/vFzGhwowaq
— José Andrés Foods (@JoseAndresFoods) July 2, 2013
Time 4bed!We have the Fancy Food show 2morrow 2show every1 the new flavors that @blkbeverages just launched! pic.twitter.com/hY9ib4zJbJ
— Jacqueline Laurita (@JacLaurita) July 1, 2013
One of my favorite brands, Walkers Shortbreads, now had chocolate flavor pic.twitter.com/0dJqfVa5yO
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) July 1, 2013
#NewProductLaunch: Flavored #Labne, now in spicy veggie, french onion and creamy ranch! #SFFS13 @craftcarejoy http://t.co/tcWTRazL1O
— Karoun Dairies, Inc. (@KarounCheese) June 30, 2013
Yum! "@highroadcraft: The new line-up. Debuts at #sffs13 today. pic.twitter.com/cmjiNGkhsJ"
— Laureen Herzig (@yellowbandchef) June 30, 2013
New Salted Caramel and Mint Chocolate Chip flavors from @BrownieBrittle, Booth 4340. Flavor explosion! #SFFS13 pic.twitter.com/BonhpRwLwu
— Maureen Azzato (@MaureenAzzato) June 30, 2013
We're launching TWO PRODUCTS. Stop by our booth #4943 at the Summer Fancy Food Show for a taste #SFFS13 pic.twitter.com/jcZfWQYAk4
— HerbNZest (@HerbNZest) June 30, 2013
Everyone...you heard it from us first! Best kombucha! Keep a look out for it in stores soon! #kombrewcha #sffs13 http://t.co/r6NCvnVVqj
— Brad's Raw Foods (@BradsRawFoods) July 2, 2013
#SFFS13 Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip launch! pic.twitter.com/4Lxb4SXfsg
— HannahMax Baking (@HannahMaxBaking) June 30, 2013
#sffs13 booth 3148, are you HOT or NOT? Come by and cast your vote! pic.twitter.com/6TWm3KkcFv
— Stonemill Kitchens (@stonemilldips) June 30, 2013
2. AWESOME PACKAGING
For companies large and small, packaging is an all-important way to get noticed. From QR codes to eye-catching brand names, these are some of the packaging ideas that stood out:
Best chocolate box ever. #sffs13 pic.twitter.com/pA4QNecf7Y
— Delightful Abundance (@DAbundance) June 30, 2013
Chia Pods--Chia seeds mixed with coconut milk and fruit for a non-dairy, portable snack. #sfn #sffs13 @craftcarejoy pic.twitter.com/92Je3D0H7e
— Craft. Care. Joy. (@craftcarejoy) June 30, 2013
Tried this @SieteMisterios mezcal today and it was amazing! #SFFS13 pic.twitter.com/esdKynNWv7
— autumn (@autumnmakes) June 30, 2013
QR-coded cookies:
Awesome #marketing at #sffs13 http://t.co/6OPaqpXlej
— The Adirondack Chick (@theadkchick) June 30, 2013
This might win for best product name and, it's #vegan and #GlutenFree http://t.co/3HOlZFMe8a #sffs13
— The Adirondack Chick (@theadkchick) June 30, 2013
I'm at the fancy food expo and some guy just handed me a box of water. Yay for Eco friendliness! pic.twitter.com/QhynhQXHg5
— Lauren Chong (@thelaurdoor) July 2, 2013
3. CRAZY IDEAS
Sometimes, a picture is worth more than a thousand words.
Photo: #chocolate #shoes and #purse at fancy food show #sffs13 http://t.co/VZBHEDmE5b
— Paul LaRosa (@paullarosa) June 30, 2013
Foie Gras filled donut = foienut. #SFFS13 pic.twitter.com/HZwIqmA5Td
— Thomas Matta (@Tomzo12) June 30, 2013
The BEST jerky ever. Try the Basil Citrus, my fav! @KraveJerky #sffs13 pic.twitter.com/VjwFE23k1q
— Linda Collier (@lindacollierpdx) June 30, 2013
Brilliant new idea from Italy - gluten free savory cereal bars flavored with Parmesan cheese. #sffs13 pic.twitter.com/3qfp1y23qA
— Chocophile George (@chocophilenyc) June 30, 2013
Best yet #sffs13. Custard filled fish. pic.twitter.com/3fbjN0lrEX
— Susan LaRosa (@SusanLaRosa) June 30, 2013
.@liddabitsweets shows of their bacon popcorn at #SFFS13 pic.twitter.com/pVudVKiVM8
— NYCEDC (@NYCEDC) July 2, 2013
Cheese flavored ice cream pic.twitter.com/tHKLzE7AFH
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) July 1, 2013
The Tabasco Jelly Belly has a crazy kick pic.twitter.com/L4RLtIpehS
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) July 1, 2013
Beautifully carved fruit at booth 5238 at Fancy Food Show @craftcarejoy #sffs13 http://t.co/c9tAwkRvdE
— WTC Harrisburg (@wtcharrisburg) July 2, 2013
Have you tried our #raw onion rings yet?! We can't get enough! Stop by booth 5310 & taste them for yourself! #SFFS13 http://t.co/wYElhecZK4
— Brad's Raw Foods (@BradsRawFoods) June 30, 2013
4. INNOVATIVE BOOTHS
Food manufacturers don't just need to stand out on the shelf but at exhibitor shows, too. Take a look at these inspired booth ideas and you'll see why:
I've had way too many samples at the Summer Fancy Food Show, everything is spinning! @craftcarejoy #sffs13 https://t.co/i1z7JjzIE2
— Louis A. Sarmiento™ (@LouisSarmiento) July 1, 2013
Top pick for creative booth design @numitea #sffs13 pic.twitter.com/o52NRAl8i1
— Linda Collier (@lindacollierpdx) June 30, 2013
Love the creative display at the #SnapzCrisp booth. #sffs13 pic.twitter.com/rr2k8E63HA
— PAN Consumer (@PAN_Consumer) July 2, 2013
Could stay at the Haribo booth all day. Can't get enough gummy bears! #SFFS13 pic.twitter.com/EbmiZ2mQeI
— PAN Consumer (@PAN_Consumer) July 2, 2013
5. SPECIALTY FOOD TRENDS
These specialty food trends reveal what's hot, what's not and where the future may lie for this growing market:
I wonder which two declined? #sffs13 pic.twitter.com/QVwDf189Z6
— Delightful Abundance (@DAbundance) June 30, 2013
One cost effective way to get noticed on the shelf: be a "visual violator" when it comes to packaging #sffs13
— WTC Harrisburg (@wtcharrisburg) July 1, 2013
Emerging cuisines in Specialty Food: Mediterranean (near 50% of food retailers cited it) and Latin (non-Mexican) Source: Mintel #SFFS13
— Rachel Greenberger (@businessforfood) July 1, 2013
Direct-to-retail and direct-to-consumer = 57% total sales Cause: volume of small/less established players #SFFS13 pic.twitter.com/dVKL1OgcQh
— Rachel Greenberger (@businessforfood) July 1, 2013
Convenient, indulgent, more healthful, functional, portable, and allergy-free are top plans for innovation in specialty food. #sffs13
— Skillet Design (@Skillet_Design) July 1, 2013
38% of specialty food producers plan to develop gluten-free options this year. #sffs13
— Skillet Design (@Skillet_Design) July 1, 2013
42% of specialty food producers sell direct to retailers. 15% sell direct to consumers, indicating web sales are up. #sffs13
— Skillet Design (@Skillet_Design) July 1, 2013
Specialty Food Industry 2013: next 3-5 years expecting strong future for #local #sustainable #natural (1/2) #sffs13
— Rachel Greenberger (@businessforfood) July 1, 2013
Specialty Food Industry 2013: next 3-5 years opinions favorable, but less strong, for #organic #fairtrade #ecofriendly (2/2) #sffs13
— Rachel Greenberger (@businessforfood) July 1, 2013
#SFFS13 Trend in farmers market herb mixes, fruit blends and farm/field to table products. Coincidence? We think not.
— WW Farmers Market (@WWFarmersMarket) June 30, 2013
Companies are making chips out of everything these days. Which one is your favorite? #SFFS13 pic.twitter.com/zqcNSa2dYM
— The Food Institute (@FoodInstitute) June 30, 2013
Lots of international booths promoting the health benefits of pumpkin seed oil http://t.co/PO6yiVTAxT #sffs13
— The Adirondack Chick (@theadkchick) June 30, 2013
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