The Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC is the industry’s premier product discovery event, which offers a curated showcase of high-quality, artisan products in more than 40 categories – and an invaluable preview of where consumers’ needs, wants, and values are headed.
From today’s demands for gluten-free and vegan alternatives to emerging trends like spicy drinks to protein-centric snacks, this show had it all.
NYC VIBE was there to experience the future of food with thousands of industry insiders in the incredible specialty food community. All the major players in the food business were there – ranging from retail to foodservice buyer, distributor, broker, or manufacturer, the chefs and leaders were creating new connections and strengthening existing ones over the three days of delicious discovery, fruitful networking, and inspiring opportunities.
There’s nowhere like the Summer Fancy Food Show, which brought together brands from the entire landscape of specialty foods has helped launch superstar products.
At the world-famous Javits Center, Show participants enjoyed:
A robust and dynamic Show Floor, without the crushing crowds
Products in 40+ categories, a comprehensive yet curated showcase of specialty
Unmatched trendspotting, offering a preview of changing consumer tastes, preferences, and values
From vegan to gluten-free to protein-centric, solutions for every consumer’s eating lifestyle
Buzzy and unexpected flavors, showcased by our global community
New products, new ideas, and new connections
Throughout the show floors, exhibitors were showcasing new-to-market products set to reshape retail shelves and foodservice menus in the year ahead, as each were inspired by changing consumer values and preferences. This is the “secret sauce” of the Summer Fancy Food Show: giving attendees a first look at trends before they go mainstream.
The NYC VIBE taste test team acted as a barometer for many of the food groups and chefs that watched the reactions on our faces.