The second day of the Summer Fancy Food Show will feature a presentation by Keynote Speaker Giada De Laurentiis who will present The Four Trends in Food that Matter Now on the Javits Center’s Main Stage at 9:15 a.m.
Hall D will open to all Show attendees at 9:30 a.m. Key buyers will have access to all areas of the Show Floor at 9:30 a.m. The remaining Show Floor areas will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
Other Show highlights include:
10 - 10:30 a.m.
What Makes Jamon Special and Different with CJSE (Consorcio Jamon Serrano Español)
Location: Deli Pavilion Pop Up: Lower Cheese Side
Learn about and taste the unique hams of Spain.
10:30 – 11 a.m.
Research Spotlight: The State of the Specialty Food Industry
Location: Big Idea Stage
Join one of the authors of SFA’s State of the Specialty Food Industry report as he presents this comprehensive research.
Speaker: David Lockwood, consumer market research and strategy consultant.
Spill & Dish Podcast Live! with Xinca Foods and RIND
Location: Big Idea Stage
Cynthia Duran, owner of Xinca Foods LLC, had been seeking a vegan cheese to accompany her brand’s pupusas when she met Dina DiCenso, cofounder of Rind, at the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show. Hear about how their meeting led to the launch of Carrot Cheese and Loroco Pupusas.
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Taste the Future: The Upcycled Foodie Experience with Upcycled Food Association
Location: Plant-Based Pavilion Pop Up: The Plant-Packing District
Discover the innovative and delicious world of upcycled food. Leading upcycled food brands will share inspiring stories and prepare a mouthwatering appetizer for you to sample. Celebrate the power of food to create a more sustainable future and bring food to its highest and best use.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Shopper Marketing: Getting Your Brand to Stand Out and Sell – Maker Pass Session
Location: Level 1, Hall E
How can you make your products stand out from the competition on the shelves of retailers and e-tailers? During this session we will discuss strategies.
Speakers: Victoria Ho, Sherpa CPG; Betsy Frost, Hoplark; Sarah Wallace, The Good Bean; Hannah Robbins, CMO Consulting
12 - 12:30 p.m.
How I Buy with Rachel Krupa, The Goods Mart
Location: Beverage Pavilion Pop Up: Sips Bay
Learn about how buyers make product selections, work with makers and distributors, and perform category reviews.
1 - 1:30 p.m.
Cross-Merchandising Chocolate in the Deli Aisle with Fine Chocolate Industry Association
Location: Deli Pavilion Pop Up: Lower Cheese Side
Join Lauren Adler, chocolate expert at Chocolopolis and Fine Chocolate Industry Association Board President. Taste fine chocolate while Adler offers tips on how to create pairings among chocolate, cheese, and charcuterie. The takeaway: tips and suggestions to help customers expand their chocolate pantries—and your sales.
1:30-4 p.m.
Taste it Live!
See chef-led demos and sample specialty foods from Italy.
2:30 - 3 p.m.
Trends in the Marketplace with National Pasta Association
Location: Plant-Based Pavilion Pop Up: The Plant-Packing District
Pasta is all around us. Whether as part of a healthy meal or an indulgent culinary experience, consumers are enjoying traditional cuts and exploring new innovations. The NPA’s Nora Stabert will discuss the state of the pasta industry, exciting pasta trends in the marketplace, and the NPA’s updated strategy for member engagement and growth.
4 p.m.
A Fancy New York Pitch Slam
Location: Main Stage
Presented with Naturally New York, this fast-paced event features pitches from standout emerging brands.
Related: Member Anniversaries Celebrated at the Show; Makers Who've Made It: Bone Suckin' Sauce.