NASFT Membership

Connect to the World

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Public Relations

Get noticed by journalists and food industry professionals around the world.

• Virtual Press Office: Free online news service and media resource that houses and distributes member news releases to hundreds of influential journalists.
• Specialty Food News: Your news in NASFT's daily e-newsletter
• specialtyfood.com: Searchable company and product profile on linking back to your personal website.
• Fancy Food Show: Must-attend event for top food media including The New York Times, Bon Appétit, The Today Show and more.

Awards & Recognition

Elevate your brand credibility with internationally respected honors and accomplishments.

• sofi™ Awards: The sofi Awards recognize each year’s outstanding member products in 33 categories. Considered the industry’s highest honor, these awards garner tremendous media attention and awareness and stand out to key buyers and consumers.
• Retailer Awards: Honoring the year’s top specialty food retailers, who are nominated by NASFT members.
• NASFT Logos: Becoming an NASFT member means a panel of experts has endorsed your company as a valuable participant in the specialty food industry. All members are given the NASFT Member logo to show off their connection to the industry’s leading trade association.

Giving Back

The NASFT is committed to anti-hunger organizations and green initiatives. NASFT programs enable members to contribute to anti-hunger and green iniatives through partnerships with D.C. Central Kitchen, City Harvest in New York, and the San Francisco and Washington DC Convention Center’s sustainable programs. Learn more about NASFT's Social and Sustainable initiatives here.