Spill & Dish: An SFA Podcast
What makes a specialty food special? At the Specialty Food Association, we like to say that every member has a story. Spill & Dish brings you the stories of the entrepreneurs, makers, and sellers who are shaping the future of food. Listen and discover the inspiration, recipe, craft, culture, ingredients, and production methods that make a true specialty food and get a deeper understanding of the people and motivation behind the products—beyond what you’ll read on a label. If you have a recipe you’ve thought about bringing to market or a brand you are launching, if you are a buyer in the trade, or simply a food lover, this podcast is for you.
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Summer Fancy Food Show Preview with Amanda Oenbring, Upcycled Food Association
June is shaping up to be an exciting month, celebrating both the Summer Fancy Food Show and Upcycled Food Month! Join Amanda Oenbring, CEO of the Upcycled Food Association, for a brief chat about her upcoming Summer Fancy Food Show session, “Upcycling: Market Growth, Movement, and Future Trends” taking place on the Big Idea Stage in the Javits Center on Tuesday, June 25 at 11 a.m. EDT. She also discusses the latest upcycling trends and shares simple steps brands can take to reduce waste. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in the upcycled food movement!Learn More -
Summer Fancy Food Show Preview with Anthony Mangieri of Una Pizza Napoletana
In this podcast episode, Anthony Mangieri, founder of New York City restaurant staple Una Pizza Napoletana, discusses what makes his pizzas unique. Additionally, he previews the Summer Fancy Food Show session, "A Pizza Lover's Journey in Foodservice and Retail," taking place on the Big Ideas Stage in the Javits Center on Sunday, June 23 at 2:15 p.m. EDT. During the session, he will describe the evolution of his foodservice brand and share his experience taking on the frozen foods section with his retail-ready Genio Della Pizza brand.Learn More -
Summer Fancy Food Show Preview with Abbey Rodriguez, Tastemaker Conference
Can social media influencers boost your specialty food business? In this episode, you’ll get a sneak preview of Tastemaker Conference’s Abbey Rodriguez’s panel of food-world creatives at the Fancy Food Show and learn how to maximize your retail potential.Learn More -
Raising Humane Pork With Paul Willis, Niman Ranch
In this special Spill & Dish episode, Paul Willis, Niman Ranch co-founder and founding hog farmer, speaks with George Hajjar, associate editor at the SFA, about how he got his start in the specialty food world, and how he advocates for humane, sustainable husbandry practices. Additionally, Willis previews the Summer Fancy Food Show panel discussion, “Discover the Future of Food: Sustainably Specialty With Food Tank.” Listen to learn about how sustainability will drive food industry innovation and other topics to be covered during the event.Learn More -
Summer Fancy Food Show Preview With Mike Kostyo, Menu Matters
Mike Kostyo, vice president of Menu Matters, is a one of the most sought-after trend experts in the food industry. In this Spill & Dish episode, he discusses consumers’ desire to treat themselves, how algorithms and AI influence their path to purchase, and the brand new research he plans to discuss at next month's Fancy Food Show.Learn More -
Summer Fancy Food Show Preview With Menu Maven Nancy Kruse
Nancy Kruse, founder of The Kruse Company, is a recognized authority and widely quoted spokesperson on food and menu trends. In this episode of Spill & Dish, she weighs in on opportunities for specialty food brands on menus, and previews the Summer Fancy Food Show session State of the Plate 2024: Outlook and Opportunity for Specialty Foods.Learn More -
Upcycling for Impact With Anna Hammond, Matriark Foods
In this special Earth Month episode, Anna Hammond, founder and CEO of Matriark Foods, discusses the sustainable focus of her brand of upcycled specialty pasta sauces, broths, and stews made from farm surplus and fresh-cut food scraps, and previews the Summer Fancy Food Show panel discussion, “Discover the Future of Food: Sustainably Specialty With Food Tank.” In this podcast episode, she discusses how sustainability will drive food industry innovation and other topics to be covered during the event.Learn More -
Staying True to Culture with Todo Verde's Jocelyn Ramirez
Chef Joceyln Ramirez is a best-selling cookbook author, New York Times cooking contributor, and founder of Todo Verde, a plant-forward maker of true-to-culture, non-GMO, Mexican seasonings. In this episode of Spill & Dish, Ramirez discusses how she’s bringing authenticity to American taco night, the advantages of becoming women and minority-owned certified, and winning SFA’s Fancy Face-Off pitch competition.Learn More -
Crafting Celebration: A Dive into Non-Alcoholic Beverages with Mariah Hilton Wood, Tilden
Join Megan Rooney, Program Development Manager at SFA, in an insightful conversation with Mariah Hilton Wood, Co-Founder of Tilden. Together with her classmate Vanessa Royle, Mariah embarked on a journey to redefine the essence of celebration through non-alcoholic beverages. In this episode, Mariah delves into the challenges of co-packing, unexpected consumer demographics, and the pivotal role of intuition in entrepreneurship. Tune in to discover how Tilden is reshaping the way we toast to life's moments, one refreshing sip at a time.Learn More -
Third Culture Cuisine With Jen Liao of MìLà
On this Spill & Dish episode, Jen Liao, co-founder of MìLà (formerly Xiao Chi Jie), takes listeners along her entrepreneurial journey from co-founding a Chinese street food restaurant with her husband in 2018, to pivoting during the pandemic and making local deliveries of frozen xiao long bao (soup dumplings), to shipping them nationally, direct-to-consumer, to gaining placement in major retailers.Learn More
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