Receta Specialty Food Trends: What Was Hot at the Summer Fancy Food Show
The Fancy Food Show just ended. I never understood why they use the word “fancy.” Any way, this is a trade show put on by the Specialty Food Association – it’s where food companies from around the globe showcase their fancy offerings in hopes of attracting a distributor or retailer.
Here’s a look at what some of the trendspotters identified:
Ad Age
Huffington Post
Pop Sugar
So what was hot?
- Big flavors: srirarcha, smoke, mint, chili lime, Korean
- Trendy ingredients: upscale condiments, pickled everything, oils with a kick
- Popular foods: beets, seaweed, gourmet jerky, coconuts, “better” chips
- Beverages: low-sugar water drinks, craft sodas, bourbon, beer (also as a flavor), drinking vinegars
Did you attend the show? Let me know what trends you spotted.