5 twists on the traditional found at SFA 24/7 The Specialty Food Association held its virtual conference, SFA 24/7, September 27-29, in place of the in-person Fancy Food Show event, originally intended to be held in New ... Read More
How to maximize the impact of nostalgia marketing Much of nostalgia marketing is currently centered around the experiences of Millennials in the 1990s, and marketers are missing an opportunity to connect older generations with their products ... Read More
Fruit's opportunity in the home cocktail trend During COVID-19, consumers took to the home bar, embarking on at-home cocktail mixing. Yet, many packaged fruit brands are not marketing to this occasion. Brands can help consumers ... Read More
Help consumers reclaim "lost" holiday celebrations Consumers in the Americas and Europe have missed out on a year of traditional holiday celebrations. Food and drink brands can help consumers see that they can still ... Read More
Vegetable brands are missing out on Gen Z consumers Across markets, Gen Z consumers are not eating their veggies. Despite higher interest in plant-based eating, these consumers are less likely than their older counterparts to say they ... Read More
5 unique products from SFA Live to make home cooking more exciting The Specialty Food Association held its first virtual conference, SFA Live, September 21-24. This show was intended as a way for specialty food purveyors to connect with buyers ... Read More
It's time to reduce sugar in Latin American packaged fruit Added sugars are becoming a target of regulations across Latin America, creating new pressure for manufacturers to reduce the sugar levels across products. Shelf-stable fruit products like fruit ... Read More
4 Trends from the 2020 Winter Fancy Food Show The Specialty Food Association (SFA) hosted its 45th Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, bringing together thousands of food buyers and distributors. Global Food Analyst Melanie Zanoza Bartelme ... Read More
"Assimilation" foods challenge what authenticity means The Summer Fancy Food Show in New York was filled with brands exploring their “roots” within their products. Brands were finding ways to tap into the cultural and ... Read More
5 plant-based trends from United Fresh 2019 At the 2019 United Fresh Expo held in Chicago this month, attendees got a first-hand look at the innovative products, technology and packaging emerging within the produce industry. Global ... Read More
Brands show their support for World Oceans Day June 8th is recognized as World Ocean’s Day, a global celebration of events, education and demonstrations of people giving their time and money to support the quality of ... Read More
Keto’s buzzing, but will it last? The high-fat, low-carbohydrate keto diet is enjoying spectacular popularity at the moment, but will it remain relevant in the years to come? Global Food Analyst Melanie Zanoza Bartelme ... Read More
