Expert speakers from across the food industry will take to the stages during the 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show. They'll share new research and forecasting, timely trends analysis, inspiring case studies and ideas, and more. Browse the highlights below and get ready to get inspired.
Keynote
Foodservice Trends, Food Network Stories, and Finding Your Path: A Chat with Chef Michael Symon
Monday 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Chef Michael Symon has been a cornerstone of Cleveland’s dining scene for two decades and a mainstay of food TV for nearly as long. Most recently, he's become a partner in a new CPG venture, POP Mustards. Get the chef's unique perspectives on trends, the "secret sauce" of success in food, and more.
Keynote
10 Years of Hungryroot: Founder Ben McKean on Vision, Adaptation, and Growth
Sunday 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
The story of Hungryroot, one of the fastest-growing food companies in the U.S., will come to life in this inspiring keynote from Ben McKean, the company's Founder and CEO. Hear about critical pivots the company made, how Hungryroot collaborates with specialty brands, and more.
Main Stage
Make It Sticky: Learning from Food Media
Mara Weinraub, Laurel Randolph, and Joanna Saltz
Sunday 12:00 - 12:45
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Specialty Food Industry Midyear Update: Top Trends Shaping Retail, Foodservice, and CPG
Brian Choi, Sunny Khamkar
Monday 12:00 - 12:45
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Hot Ones on Fire: Expanding the Brand with Bold Partnerships
Chris Schonberger
Sunday 2:00 - 2:45
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Big Idea Stage
Engage Every Sense: Reimagining Food Experience
Mike Kostyo, Maeve Webster
Monday 11:00 - 11:30
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Real-Time Reactions from the SFA Trendspotter Panel
SFA Trendspotters
Tuesday 12:00 - 12:30
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Merchandising To Win: Best Practices From Around the USA
Errol Schweizer
Sunday 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Maker Prep Course Sessions
Immersive education for early-stage makers. Must be enrolled in Maker Prep to participate.
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Day 1 Maker Prep Workshops(Opens in a new window) Day 2 Maker Prep Workshops(Opens in a new window)