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 Steps to Enacting a Recall
A thorough plan will help mitigate
risks and get you back in
business as quickly as possible.
50
Maker Q&A:
Industry Irritations
Specialty Food asked three
makers to share what frustrates
them the most about the
current state of the industry.
52
Regulatory Update:
FDA's Food Traceability
Rule and Its Effect on
Specialty Food
The proposed rule immensely
alters the traceability system
for high-risk foods.
47
16 cheese focus
WHAT'S NEW IN
EUROPEAN CHEESE
Leading importers share which
cheeses they're most excited about.
20 category spotlight
A MIXED BAG
Chips, pretzels, and snacks
with interesting ingredients,
unconventional bases, and bold
flavors are standing out among a
crowded field.
27 annual research
THE STATE OF THE
SPECIALTY FOOD INDUSTRY
Highlights from this annual
research reveal the size of the
market at retail and foodservice,
major growth segments, the
impact of COVID-19 on category
sales, and supply chain insights.
39 retail therapy
HOW TO FOSTER DIVERSITY,
EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Sourcing efforts, training, and
grants for small businesses are
among the strategies employed
by food retailers.
41
2021 SOFI AWARD WINNERS
This year, 130 specialty food
products were named Gold, Silver,
or New Product Award winners in
48 food categories.
46 industry voices
Members of the trade discussed
sales trends, up-and-coming
flavors, and diversity, equity, and
inclusion efforts during May's
Specialty Food LIVE! educational
sessions.
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The SFA's State of the Specialty Food
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PROPS STYLING:
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