Specialty Food Association members have been highlighted in various news outlets for the impact they had on the recent Winter Fancy Food Show, and for other industry contributions.
Sustainability-focused Green Queen discussed the future of food, and cited Prime Roots, Three Little Pigs, and Milkadamia in a story about developments in the alternative dairy space.
“Mycelium meat producer Prime Roots has collaborated with charcuterie and pâté maker Three Little Pigs to bring its Black Truffle Koji-Pâté, Harvest Apple Koji-Pâté, and Koji-Foie Gras to customers in New York, Bay Area, and Portland delis,” according to the report.
In a Simply Recipe story about the latest food trends spotted at the Show, writer Ariel Knutson chronicled the rise in popularity of passion fruit and yuzu. SFA members were featured for their on-trend offerings.
“This trend showed up in a lot of drinks, including this absolutely delicious sparkling passion fruit Agua Fresca from Frescos and this yuzu sparkling water and juice from Kimino that I could drink by the gallon,” wrote Knutson. “I also really enjoyed this cold brew hibiscus tea with tangerine and yuzu from The Republic of Tea. There was a passion fruit butter from Liko Lehua.”
When discussing charcuterie board offerings, jams from Girl Meets Dirt, chips that pair with alcohol from Wine Chips, and biscuits that complement boozy beverages from Drink Biscuits were referenced for their abilities to upgrade an appetizer platter.
The story also highlighted macadamia milk maker Milkadamia’s Organic Artisan line of refrigerated products that were showcased at the Winter Fancy Food Show.
In another article about key takeaways from the Winter Fancy Food Show, Dieline highlighted fourteen brands with an emphasis on their packaging innovations. They include Millsie Fine Foods, Tilden, Neolea, Tari, Sabatino, Leo! Leo!, Spylt, Myles Comfort Foods, Plucky Pickle Dip, HYCH, Krack'd Snacks, Sh'Mallow, Sobo Foods, and Wild Bill's Soda.
The writer, Fred Hart, discussed how many of these brands brought “fancy” to the forefront, including Fancy Face Off Pitch Slam Audience Choice award winner Tilden.
“Here’s a sophisticated brand that stirs the senses without the buzz,” wrote Hart. “With an elegant and elongated serif, a dash of muted earth tones, a splash of script, and bunches of breathing room, this design makes for the perfect, well-balanced identity (and non-alcoholic cocktail).”
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