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Browse content from the Specialty Food Association’s industry-leading print and online publications, from specialty food news and trends to business-building strategies and prepared food recipes.
Industry Operations
Learn about the inner workings of successful retailers, producers, importers and distributors; read sage advice for improving sales or getting involved in food movements; and find the latest news specific to each industry segment.
Trends and Statistics
Find news items and extensive articles detailing up-and-coming trends, from top-selling flavor combinations to food movements and flavor trends gaining traction.
Prepared Food Recipes
This section offers recipes for retailers’ prepared food counters. A wide variety of cultures, cuisines and dietary restrictions are represented and recipes feature foodservice measurements.
Membership
The articles found in this section are specifically for active Specialty Food Association Members. View news and updates about the Association and your Specialty Food Association Membership such as Member-Only events, new resources, benefit programs and more.
Specialty Food Association Awards
Each year, the Specialty Food Association recognizes outstanding specialty food products in the coveted sofi™ Awards competition and industry leaders in both the Outstanding Retailer and Leadership Awards Competition. Read product and company profiles of past and present Award winners in each of these competitions.
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