Specialty Food Magazine

12:45 - 1:15 p.m. Five Megatrends that Will Redefine Food and Beverage Over the Next 10 Years Location: Big Idea Stage, Level 3 Ready to feast on the future? Brian Choi, CEO of the Food Institute, will explore a handful of the most dynamic forces reshaping the food and beverage industry over the coming decade. Speaker: Brian Choi, Food Institute 1:15 - 2 p.m. Retail's Hidden Strength: Convening Consumers in Place Location: Big Idea Stage, Level 3 Join Kevin Kelley, renowned retail architect and author of 'IRREPLACEABLE', to uncover the next big thing in retail. Forget chasing robots and AI trends. Instead, he'll focus on human connection and experience. Speaker: Kevin Kelley, ShookKelly 1:30 - 2 p.m. Fireside Chat with Top Chef Host Kristen Kish Location: Main Stage, Level 1, Hall E Indulge your culinary curiosity in an exclusive fireside chat featuring Kristen Kish, the host of Top Chef and accomplished author, in conversation with Delish editor Joanna Saltz. Speakers: Kristen Kish, Chef and Joanna Saltz, Delish 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Multicultural Merchandising in the Modern Grocery Landscape Location: Big Idea Stage, Level 3 Hosted by the National Grocers Association, this session will explore the dynamic world of multicultural merchandising in today's grocery stores. Learn how to embrace diverse cultures beyond traditional boundaries, including holidays and commemorative months, while breaking free from the confines of the "ethnic aisle". 3 - 4 p.m. Burger Showdown with Delish Location: Main Stage, Level 1, Hall E Delish's fan-favorite YouTube show, "Grocery Showdown," is coming to the Summer Fancy Food Show stage! Brooke Caison and Justin Sullivan will cook hamburgers made only from Fancy Food Show ingredients. Speakers: Joanna Saltz, Delish; Robert Sexias, Delish; Brooke Caison, Delish; Justin Sullivan, Delish 11 - 11:30 a.m. Upcycling: Market Growth, Movement, and Future Trends Location: Big Idea Stage, Level 3 As the UFA embarks on its fifth year and June heralds the inaugural Upcycled Food Month, hear directly from UFA's new CEO Amanda Oenbring about the real-world impact of upcycling, the current state of upcycling efforts and innovation, and what we can anticipate in the future. Speaker: Amanda Oenbring, Upcycled Food Association 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Navigating Retail Velocity in 2024: Strategies for Product Movement in Today's Marketplace Location: Big Idea Stage, Level 3 Consumer behavior has evolved significantly, with a greater emphasis on in-store visits and digital platforms provided by retailers. Join us as industry experts in social media, retail media, and digital couponing/redemption share insights on how to effectively generate awareness, consideration, and trial for CPG brands in the current marketplace. Speakers: Adam Brown, Sircle Media; Hailey Swartz, Actual Veggies; Eric Martindale, Elite Commerce Group; Chris Tiffin, Aisle 12:30 - 1 p.m. Organic Insights: Unveiling the 2024 Industry Report Location: Big Idea Stage, Level 3 Join us for an exclusive first look at the 2024 Organic Industry Survey, presented by the Organic Trade Association. Speaker: Adrienne Messe, Organic Trade Association 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Spreading Culture and Flavor: Lessons from Goldbelly Location: Main Stage, Level 1, Hall E Goldbelly, an online marketplace for gourmet foods, saw business skyrocket during the pandemic, gaining one million customers and 300 percent sales growth. Enjoy an inside look at their journey and learn their innovative methods for selling specialty foods online. Plus, hear SFA member brands Achatz Handmade Pie Co., Cyprus Grove, and Carousel Cakes share their journeys to success in the online market. Speaker: Frank Luciano, Goldbelly 1:15 - 1:45 p.m. SFA's Trendspotter Panel Location: Big Idea Stage, Level 3 As they do at every Fancy Food Show, members of SFA's Trendspotter's Panel will seek out patterns and predict shifts in food and beverage categories based on the products and innovations they discover. Join this advanced preview presentation to hear about the latest trends from our expert panel before everyone else does. Speakers: Melanie Bartelme, Mintel; Kat Craddock, Saveur; Julie Gallagher, SFA 3:30 - 4 p.m. Direct Trade and Vertical Integration: A Global Recipe for Success Location: Big Idea Stage, Level 3 Be part of a unique discussion featuring industry pioneers who are leading the charge in reshaping the future of trade and integration. The panel will unveil the transformative impact of a pioneering public-private sector partnership program in Madagascar. Speakers: Tim McCullom, Beyond Good; Amy Guittard, Guittard Chocolate Company; Rajaobelina Serge, Sahanala; Jim Hazen, Catholic Relief Services 7 – 10 p.m. SFA Awards Gala Location: Lavan Midtown Be part of a deliciously fun party hosted by Kristen Kish, acclaimed chef and host of Bravo's Top Chef, that will celebrate the sofi Gold Award winners, and the 2024 Leadership, Hall of Fame, and Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. The winners of five sofi Grand Honors trophies will also be announced. This is a ticketed event. Tuesday, June 25 9 - 9:45 a.m. Deciphering Deductions: Navigating this Vital Industry Topic Location: Main Stage, Level 1, Hall E Dive into the heart of an often- opaque subject with leaders from the retail, broker, and distributor realms: deductions. In this engaging session, you'll gain valuable insights into how deductions operate in the current landscape, strategies to navigate potential conflicts, and collaborative approaches to forge a harmonious future together. Speakers: Dwight Richmond, Town & Country Markets; Michael Reich, Hanson Faso Sales and Marketing; Jeremy Isenberg, Chex Finer Foods; Luke Abbott, Vdriven 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fund Your Future: A Panel with Naturally New York Location: Main Stage, Level 1, Hall E In collaboration with Naturally New York, this session is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge needed to secure appropriate funding options at every stage of your business journey. Speakers: Jessica Bates, Dwight; Roy Chin, North Castle Partners; Natalie Borowski, Coefficient Capital; Jeff Grogg, JPG Resources; Grace Gould, Touch Capital Vinexpo America, the trade show "where the wine and spirits world meets in America," will be co-located at the Javits Center with the Summer Fancy Food Show, June 24-25. Badges will be cross-honored at both events. SUMMER 2024 55 Check the Fancy Food Show 2024 mobile app for schedule updates.

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