features
A look at topics and business news
to help producers and suppliers
build their operations, keep
informed on industry issues, and
stay prepared for challenges.
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5 Things to Consider
When Preparing for
Sale or Investment
What brands should think
about when trying to reach
large-scale success.
46
Maker Q&A:
Top of Mind in 2021
A plant-based food maker,
a specialty importer, and an
organic nut and chocolate
confections maker share their
legislative and regulatory
concerns for the new year.
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Regulatory Update:
2020 FSMA Round Up
The rules of the Food Safety
Modernization Act continue to
impact food manufacturers, their
distributors, and retail partners.
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22 trend report
TOP FOOD TRENDS FOR –
The Specialty Food Association
Trendspotter Panel, a group of
retailers, chefs, food writers and
educators, and market analysts,
weigh in on the top trends for the
next 12 months.
26 cheese focus
PIVOTS WITH
STAYING POWER
Specialty retailers got creative
when the pandemic hit and
devised a range of ways to sell
and stay essential—from online
tastings to pick-up windows.
30 category spotlight
FINDING THE SWEET SPOT
IN JAMS AND PRESERVES
Jams and preserves are enjoying a
COVID boost but future challenges
exist in appealing to younger
consumers and knowing how
much innovation is too much.
PHOTO
ADRINNE A.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOS
—ABOVE AND BELOW˜
MARK FERRI
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SPECIALTY FOOD
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On the Cover ←
Restaurant-quality food in home kitchens,
functional beverages, and global travels without
leaving home are top food trends for 2021, says
the Specialty Food Association Trendspotter
Panel.
PHOTO MARK FERRI
FOOD STYLING LESLIE ORLANDINI
PROPS STYLING FRANCINE MATALON›DEGNI
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