Nearly 1,000 journalists, editors, and industry influencers attended the Specialty Food Association’s 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show, June 29 – July 1 at the Javits Center in New York City. Sampling, observing, and chatting with nearly 2,500 specialty food exhibitors from all over the world, press attendees got a first-hand look at the trends in flavor, format, packaging, and more that will shape the food industry in the months and years ahead—and now they’re sharing those takeaways with the world.

Explore just a taste of the great coverage we’re seeing of the Fancy Food Show, so far, through the links below.

And if you love tracking trends, don’t miss SFA’s next trade show, Winter FancyFaire*, debuting in San Diego, January 11-13, 2026.

Deep Dive Into Products and Trends
Inside The Fancy Food Show, Where Grocery Stores Select Their Best Snacks (Bon Appétit)
5 Trends From the Fancy Food Show, From Freeze‑Dried Treats to Mango Everything (Martha Stewart)
69th annual Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center (video) (CBS News New York)
A $400 pineapple? Here’s what’s coming for grocery shoppers with gourmet tastes (MarketWatch)
Top global snack trends for 2025, according to food‑industry insiders (Bloomberg – gift link)
One of the Best Trade Shows We’ve Ever Attended? Fancy That (TasteRadio)
Sauces take on flavors from many corners of the world at the Summer Fancy Food Show (Foodservice Director)
Food imports are as American as apple pie (Forbes)
Pickles find new life with gut‑health, culinary‑forward ingredients (Food Navigator USA)
Brands embraced indulgence at this year’s Fancy Food Show as shoppers crave little treats (Modern Retail)
New products from Summer Fancy Food Show, part 1 (slideshow) (Food Business News)
Summer Fancy Food Show 2025 wraps: Conor Kain and Abby DeSpins comment (Deli Market News)
The trendiest foods & drinks from the Summer Fancy Food Show (DC News Now)

Individuals and Brands in the Spotlight
New startups flocked to the Fancy Food Show this year despite strapped budgets (Modern Retail)
How challenger CPG brands can win in crowded markets (Ad Age)
Immigrant‑led food companies shine at the Summer Fancy Food Show (NJ.com)
SFA People Awards bestowed amid Summer Fancy Food Show (Progressive Grocer)


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