NASFT Membership

About the NASFT

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Who We Are

The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade is the preeminent not-for-profit
business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the $70 billion specialty food industry.

The NASFT is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business. The organization has more than 2,900 current member companies throughout the U.S. and overseas.

What Is A Specialty Food?

Foods and beverages that exemplify quality and innovation, including artisanal, natural, and local products that are often made by small manufacturers, artisans and entrepreneurs from the U.S. and abroad.

Membership

The NASFT welcomes applications for five types of memberships:

• Producer/Supplier Members
• Representative Members
• Affiliate Members
• Buyer-Retailer Network Members
• Member Candidates

Learn about each Member type on the Join the NASFT page. For questions about Membership, email membership@nasft.org.

NASFT Member Benefits include:

• The Fancy Food Shows - exhibit and attend
• Business Builders 1-to-1 Program - Guaranteeing You Time with Key Buyers 
• Discounted Media Opportunities in Specialty Food Magazine, specialtyfood.com and Specialty Food News 
• Publications and Resources including discounted educational guides, workbooks, seminars and tours 
• Benchmark industry Research, Statistics and White Papers 
• Participation in NASFT’s Regional Share Groups 
• PR Services: Free online news service 
• Participation in sofi Awards Competition: recognizing Members outstanding products and considered the industry’s highest honor 
• Connection to Consumer’s through NASFT consumer website foodspring.com

For a complete listing of Benefits, download the Member Benifits Brochure here.