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Join for access to exclusive membership benefits. Become a member Learn more about membership benefits CDC Updates Guidance for Reopening Restaurants The CDC has updated its guidance for reopening restaurants and bars amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidelines include promoting behaviors that reduce spread, maintainin(...) Click here for the SFA's Coronavirus Update & Precautions NEW Membership Help Desk We’re thrilled to announce a new service to help you make the most of your SFA membership! 1 (646) 878-0301 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET (excludes holidays) The SFA membership Engagement Team will be on-hand to answer your questions and guide you to resources and member benefits. We’re here to help your business succeed! Learn More -- The Summer Fancy Food Show Sunday, June 28 - Tuesday, June 30, 2020, New York Shape the Future of Food! 2020 SFFS Refund Center Attending Exhibiting Education & Webinars Press Resources Introducing Our New Brand Food represents a world of imagination, artistry, grit, and passion, and at the Specialty Food Association, we represent that world. We also strengthen it, move it, and push its boundaries every day. It’s why we were created, to serve as an agent to the industry and all of its people, from the ones who grow things to the ones who make them, buy them, distribute them and beyond. We’re dedicated to bringing these diverse communities together. Together we shape the future of food. And this is only the beginning. Learn More -- Become a Member. Make Connections. Registering helps provide the right connections for your growing business. You'll be able to search companies from around the world, read their stories, view their products, and discover how they can meet your unique business needs. Become a member Learn more about membership -- Wagshal's Imports started with the importing ... -- -- Lillie’s Q was recognized by Food & Wine Maga... -- Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. makes a farm... -- Elegant Brie is an original, unique, centerpi... -- We believe in something pure and simple- no a... -- Dave's Gourmet Insanity Hot Sauces, Dave's Go... -- The World’s Best Cheeses offers a world class... -- FBC manufactures fine artisan chevres (goat c... -- Rick's Picks are a line of artisanal pickles,... -- “TRADITION CREATES A DELICIOUS SEASONING” is ... -- All-Natural Hot Fudge and Salted Caramel -no ... -- An Australian born condiment company and crea... -- Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit is an artisan, sp... -- Cheddar Cheese both raw and pasteurized. Bran... -- -- La Pasta has been producing delightful, delic... -- Our sofi™ award winning Dinner Tonight season... -- For over 15 years, Cucina Antica has been pro... -- Hancock Gourmet Lobster Company produces gour... -- Solution Center The Specialty Food Association's online Solution Center is a collaborative space for SFA members and member candidates to create, and to connect, support, and share the extraordinary experience of specialty food with each other. Members and member candidates can join the discussion by asking a question and helping others get the answers they need. Enter Now -- My Industry News Please log in or register to get personalized news here 2019 sofi™ Awards The winners for 2019 have been announced by SFA president, Phil Kafarakis and a number of our expert judges. Winners here ... Read more: Industry News Top News Online Grocery Sales Reach $6.6 Billion Online grocery sales grew 24 percent from April to May, reaching $6.6 billion, according to research from Brick Meets Click/Mercatus. This growth is driven by an 18 percent increase in the total nu... Kashi Go Launches Protein Waffles Kashi Go has launched a line of protein-packed frozen waffles, available in three flavors: Wild Blueberry, Cinnamon Brown Sugar, and Vanilla Buttermilk. The waffles will be available in the frozen ... Read more: Top News Specialty Food Association Membership Community About Us Advertising and Sponsorships Shows & Events Winter Fancy Food Show Summer Fancy Food Show More Events Awards sofi™ Awards Leadership Awards Lifetime Achievement Awards Hall of Fame News Subscription Center Top News Trends Features Videos Association Press Releases Member Press Releases Opinion My Fancy Food Show Products Learning Center Solution Center Specialty Food Magazine Read the current digital edition In this spring issue of Specialty Food, we focus on the foodservice channel and best practices in staffing and retention with features like “Wages, Tariffs, Gender Equality: Restaurant Operators Speak Out on Industry Issues,” “6 Tips for Recruiting and Retaining Cheese Staff,” and explore how specialty food makers and retailers are attracting top talent and keeping them happy in the Q&A “A Job Seeker’s Market.” Media kit: Advertise with...