NASFT Membership Information

Join 2,700 NASFT Member Companies to
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$62.9 Billion Specialty Food Industry!

Membership TYPE	Plus these additional benefits...
EXHIBITING MEMBER Manufacturers, Importers, Distributors, Brokers, Accessory Suppliers, Publications, Trade Organizations, Local and State Agencies, Foreign Manufacturers, Consultants DOWNLOAD Application (PDF)	Ability to exhibit at Fancy Food Shows, the premier marketplace for reaching the specialty food trade Access to the leading trade publication with discounted advertising rates Showcase opportunities with What’s New, What’s Hot!, targeted displays at the Shows, in print and online  Business Builders 1-to-1 Program: Private meetings with retailers, distributors and foodservice buyers Virtual Press Office and press clipping services Annual sofi™ Awards, showcasing truly outstanding specialty foods
MEMBER CANDIDATE Companies not yet qualified  for Exhibiting Membership* DOWNLOAD Application (PDF) FAQ's about Member Candidate	Feedback from the Member Candidate Admissions Committee on your products Participation in New Brands on the Shelf Pavilion tabletop display or special program at a Fancy Food Show Business and application assistance from a dedicated NASFT staff person  Free 30-minute consultation with NASFT’s Washington cousel or trademark advisor * Member Candidate status limited to a maximum of 2 years for companies who have been in business less than one year and/or have fewer than five retail accounts; Candidates must currently have a finished product for resale meeting labeling criteria (company name, ingredients, origin)
BUYERS’ CIRCLE Specialty Food Stores, Supermarkets, Health/Natural Food Stores, Wine/Liquor Stores, Caterers, Bakeries DOWNLOAD Application (PDF)	Early access to the Fancy Food Show starting at 8 a.m. Six free Show passes for each Fancy Food Show Up to 40% discount on NASFT-designed Educational Programs Exclusive access to the NASFT Buyers’ Circle Lounge and special events

Questions about Membership? Contact us at 212.482.6440:

EXHIBITING MEMBER A-I  Janet  Decarlo, ext. 187 Customer Relations Associate jdecarlo@nasft.org

EXHIBITING MEMBER J-Q & Diversity Program Tressa  Kennedy, ext.170 Customer Relations Associate tkennedy@nasft.org

EXHIBITING MEMBER R-Z Claire Grandy, ext. 122 Customer Relations Associate cgrandy@nasft.org