Specialty Food Magazine

40 SPECIALTY FOOD SPECIALTYFOOD.COM Sunday, January 21 9:45 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Location: W1 Entrance 10:30 – 11 a.m. The Six Traits of Successful CoMan/CoPack Relationships Location: Big Idea Stage 2020 forever changed our contract manufacturing relationships. In this session, we'll look at the new rules and best practices. Speaker: Carl Melville, The Melville Group 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Snack Masterclass: The Super Bowl Location: Bakery, Confectionery, Snacks & Sweets Pavilion Pop Up: Fancy a Bite? Get ready for a flavor-packed session where Jeanette Donnarumma, Emmy Award-winning producer, cook, and content creator, guides you in creating a show-stopping snack stadium. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Meet & Eat with the Fancy Face-Off Finalists Location: Beverage Pavilion Pop Up: Flights of Fancy Get ready for a sneak peek into the world of our Fancy Face-Off finalists. Discover the stories behind the brands, and join us on Monday at 4 p.m. to see who wins! 11 – 11:30 a.m. How I Buy Location: Big Idea Stage Learn how buyers make selections, work with makers, and review categories. Speaker: Wendy Robinson, Market Hall Foods 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Explore Japan's Cuisine & Culture for the Ultimate Taste Experience Location: Taste It LIVE! Experience taste sensory overload featuring Japan's most admired seasonal foods. 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Today's Specialty Food Consumer: SFA Research Spotlight Location: Big Idea Stage Discover the most important trends in customer behavior. Speaker: David Lockwood, Lockwood Consulting 12 – 1 p.m. Embrace USDA Organic Certification for Business Success with Organic Trade Association Location: Bakery, Confectionery, Snacks & Sweets Pavilion Pop Up: Fancy a Bite? Join the OTA and explore how the USDA Organic label addresses sustainability, human health, animal welfare, and social justice. Speakers: Cassandra Christine and Adrienne Messe, Organic Trade Association 12 – 1 p.m. Sip and Savor: Sour and Zesty Mocktails Location: Beverage Pavilion Pop Up: Flights of Fancy Experience the art of libation as our expert drinkologist serves up non-alcoholic beverages using member products. Speaker: Derek Crow, Brezza and Iconic Beverage Concepts LLC 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Beyond Matcha— The Undiscovered Potentials and Possibilities of Japanese Tea Taste it Live! The audience will be introduced to the beautiful flavors and natural sweetness of high-quality Japanese leaf teas, unfolding many new taste experiences. Speakers: Brekell Oscar, Den Shirakata, Noll Ergas, Japan Tea Central Public Interest Incorporated Association 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Understanding Trends in Retail, Foodservice and Beyond: A Research Panel Location: Big Idea Stage Join the minds behind the data for a discussion of trends. Speakers: Laurie Demeritt, The Hartman Group; Mike Kostyo, Menu Matters; Sherry Frey, Total Wellness at NielsenIQ 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Mastering the Art of sofi: An Insider's Guide to the sofi Awards Location: Beverage Pavilion Pop Up: Flights of Fancy Join us for an educational tasting that delves into SFA's sofi Awards. Discover more about the behind- the-scenes judging process. Speaker: Nolan Lewin, Rutgers Food Innovation Center 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. The Real Value of Specialty Foods Location: Big Idea Stage This new research from SFA—Understanding the Real Value of Specialty Foods—dives into how and to what extent specialty foods are critical to driving retailer success. Speaker: Jim Wisner, Wisner Marketing, LLC 3 – 4 p.m. Charcuterie Chalet Showdown Location: Taste It LIVE! Audience members will compete in a series of 10-minute Charcuterie Chalet Challenges in front of a panel of buyer judges. Speaker: Avital Ungar, Edible Architecture and Avital Food & Drink Experiences 3 – 4 p.m. Elevate Your Events: Crafting Irresistible Grazing Boards for Every Occasion! Location: Bakery, Confectionery, Snacks & Sweets Pavilion Pop Up: Fancy a Bite? Join this tasting session as snackologist Jeanette Donnarumma guides you in theming and creating the ultimate grazing board. 3:30 – 4 p.m. SFA Open Mic Location: Big Idea Stage Emerging brands practice pitching their product live on the Show floor. 4 p.m. Fête de Fancy—A Celebration of SFA Volunteers and Community Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Inner Roadway 5:30 – 8 p.m. Exclusive Las Vegas Strip Lip Smacking Foodie Tour Location: Las Vegas Strip WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Check the 2024 Fancy Food Show mobile app for schedule updates. *This session was brought to you in cooperation with Mediterranean Diet Roundtable, a think- tank designed to inform, inspire, and promote the appreciation of ingredients and cuisines distinctive to the Mediterranean region.

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