SFM Media Kit

2012 Planning Calendar

ISSUE ORDER DUE ART DUE SHOW COVERAGE FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS
January/February 11/29/2011 12/6/2011
  • Winter Fancy Food Show Issue
  • Retail Plus: New Formats and Innovations
  • Foods in Focus: Japanese Imports
  • Cheese Focus: This Year's Trendsetting Cheeses
  • Candy Counter: Round-Up: Trend Forecast 2012
  • Natural Selections: Naked Wines
  • Buyers' Picks: Best New Imported Products
  • Product Round-Up: Boozy Condiments
  • Product Round-Up: Honey
March 1/25/2012 2/1/2012
  • Natural Products Expo West
  • International Home and Housewares Show
  • Supplier Stories: Second Careers in Specialty Food
  • Foods in Focus: Creative Chips Take Over: Lentil, Hummus, Bean, and More
  • Natural Vegetarian and Vegan Snacks
  • Buyers' Picks: Grab-and Go-Packs
  • Product Round-Up: Popcorn
April 2/23/2012 3/1/2012  
  • State of the Specialty Food Industry 2011
  • Foods in Focus: Flavor and Ingredient Trends in Jams, Preserves, and Marmalades
  • Cheese Focus: Cheesemonger Profile
  • Buyers' Picks: Picnic Foods
  • Product Round-Up: Spices and Seasonings with Heat
May/June 3/26/2012 4/2/2012
  • Int'l Dairy Deli Bakery Show
  • Sweets & Snacks Expo
  • Official Preview: Summer Fancy Food Show
  • 2012 Outstanding Retailer Awards
  • Foods in Focus: New at the Charcuterie Counter
  • Candy Counter: Salty-Sweet Treats
  • Cheese Focus: 10 Up-and-Coming Italian Stars
  • Buyers' Picks:Best Products to Cross Merchandise at the Deli
  • Product Round-Up: Pickled Products
July/August 5/1/2012 5/11/2012
  • Summer Fancy Food Show Issue
  • Effective Interactive Selling
  • Foods in Focus: Cookies of the World
  • Candy Counter: Fair Trade Chocolate
  • Cheese Focus: Oregon's Cheeses
  • Natural Selections: Replenishing Food Deserts
  • Buyers' Picks: Indian Pantry Essentials
  • Product Round-Up: Teas
  • Product Round-Up: Flavored Nuts and Snacks
September 7/25/2012 8/1/2012
  • Sial (Paris)
  • 2012 sofiTM Awards Report
  • Create Money-Making Gift Baskets
  • Foods in Focus: Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres for Holiday Entertaining
  • Candy Counter: Premium Versions of Holiday Classics
  • Natural Selections: The Rise of the Healthy Vending Machine
  • Buyers' Picks: Fall-Flavored Products
  • Product Round-Up: Stock Stuffers
October 8/27/2012 8/31/2012  
  • Today's Specialty Food Consumer
  • Foods in Focus: Dessert Sauces, Toppings and Syrups
  • Cheese Focus: Cheeses for Indulging
  • Buyers' Picks: Pasta Sauces
  • Product Round-Up: Healthful Beverages
November/
December
9/27/2012 10/4/2012
  • 2013 Winter Fancy Food Show Preview
  • 5 Companies that Give Back
  • Buyer's Picks: Specialty Rice and Grains
  • Product Round-Up: Green Packaging Innovations