The store represents the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s fourth store in the Sacramento area and 94th in California.
Category: Specialty
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Southeast, Specialty
Specialty Market Expands Atlanta Footprint With 3-Store Agreement
The Greenville-South Carolina-based company is known for its hand-cut meats, chef-prepared entrées and specialty grocery items.
Posted inSpecialty, Aisle Watch, Association News, National, News
Top Trends From 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show Revealed
The panelists covered a lot of ground at the show to identify these six trends driving the specialty food business today.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, National, News, Specialty
SFA President To Step Down In March; Search For Successor Begins
Bill Lynch will remain president until March, supporting the board and staff to ensure continuity during the transition.
Posted inNews, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, Specialty
Fancy Food Show Takeaways: Specialty Brands Navigate AI-Curious Market
by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder of PDG Insights At the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, held June 28-30 at the Javits Center in New York City, a few themes were clear throughout the educational sessions and across the exhibit hall. Specialty food and beverage brands are operating in a market defined by contradiction: […]
Posted inDeli News, International Foods, National, Specialty
Parmigiano Reggiano Doubles U.S. Investment As Exports Rise 2.3%
Parmigiano Reggiano’s growth in the U.S. will depend on more than increased sales; it will require the cheese to become part of the everyday culture of American people. That was the key message from “Inside Parmigiano Reggiano’s U.S. Growth,” an institutional and public relations panel hosted by the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium on June 28 at […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast, Specialty
NJFC Hosts Reception For Local Companies At Fancy Food Show
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) Leadership Development Program hosted a New Jersey Pavilion Reception on June 30 during the 2025 SFA Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center in New York City. Under the theme of “Diners, Buyers & Suppliers,” the event saluted the Garden State’s contributions to the national food scene and its […]
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2025 Fancy Food Show Sees Increase In Attendee Registration
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) brought together more than 32,000 industry professionals June 29-July 1 for the 69th Summer Fancy Food Show at the Javits Center in New York City. Attendee registration jumped 14 percent over 2024, to about 13,000, including about 8,100 buyers, a 9 percent increase. As specialty food and beverage products grow […]
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Specialty Food Association Names Fancy Food Rising Stars
The Specialty Food Association has selected the inaugural roster of its Fancy Food Rising Stars program for buyers and investors. Recognizing emerging leaders in the specialty food industry age 35 and younger, the Rising Star initiative sought nominations from across the buying and business-financing communities, with SFA making the final selections. They receive complimentary badges […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Specialty, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Baldor Specialty Foods Appoints McInerney President
New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods, a distributor of premium fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has appointed industry veteran David McInerney as its incoming president. McInerney, former CEO and co-founder of FreshDirect, brings more than 30 years of experience in food retailing, operations and supply chain innovation to Baldor. His addition comes […]
Posted inAssociation News, National, Specialty
Winter Fancy Food Show Highlights New Products, Emerging Trends
Specialty food and beverage industry professionals from around the world gathered Jan. 19-21 for the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) 49th Winter Fancy Food Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Sponsored by Italy, the event drew some 1,100 exhibitors from around the world – across nearly 50 specialty food and beverage categories – and 12,000 participants. In addition […]
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SFA Shares Top 10 Trends From Winter Fancy Food Show
The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel previewed thousands of specialty food products showcased by more than 1,100 exhibitors Jan. 15-17 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ten overall trends have emerged from the show. “Products that make home cooking more convenient and restaurant-quality are in demand, whether meal starter kits, distinctive salts or butters, condiments from around […]
Posted inSpecialty, Southwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
WiseChoice Foods Introduces WishPie Dessert Pizza
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based WiseChoice Foods, a certified minority-owned and female-led company, and Make-A-Wish have introduced WishPies by WisePies Pizza, a limited-edition dessert pizza created to fundraise and help grant more wishes during the holiday season. “WisePies Pizza is thrilled to work with Make-A-Wish to introduce WishPie Pizza to the public. The collaboration is designed to generate […]
Posted inSpecialty, Association News, National
Association Predicts Top 2023 Specialty Food Trends
The Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel has predicted what will be popular trends in specialty food for 2023. “Specialty food consumers are looking to make their meal prep easy but exciting, and that is driving many of this year’s trends regarding convenience, packaging improvements and global flavors,” said Denise Purcell, VP of resource development. “At the […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Southeast, Specialty
Tony Chachere’s Celebrates Anniversary With New Chili Mixes
Opelousas, Louisiana-based Tony Chachere’s Famous Creole Cuisine has introduced new chili mixes in celebration of its upcoming anniversary. As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration, Tony Chachere’s introduces its authentic Cajun/Creole-Style Chili Mixes in two flavors – Original and Mild. The new Original Chili Seasoning Mix has a little more kick than the mild and is […]
Posted inSpecialty, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Darling Ingredients To Acquire Valley Proteins
Irving, Texas-based Darling Ingredients Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of Valley Proteins Inc. for approximately $1.1 billion in cash. Valley Proteins operates 18 major rendering and used cooking oil facilities throughout the southern, southeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. It employs 1,900 employees and operates a fleet of 550 […]
Posted inSpecialty, Home Page Slider, National
Gerber Reveals 2021 Spokesbaby And First Chief Growing Officer
Early childhood nutrition leader Gerber unveiled the winner of its 11th annual Photo Search, who will serve as the 2021 Gerber Spokesbaby, as an honorary role on Gerber’s Executive Committee as chief growing officer. Zane Kahin from Winter Park, Florida captivated the judging panel with his attitude, giggles and smile. As the latest Gerber Spokesbaby and […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Specialty
KeHE Hosts Summer Show And Unveils On Trend Winners
KeHE’s Summer Show broke virtual boundaries, bringing more than 550 industry-leading specialty, natural and organic and fresh suppliers to its retail partners, preparing them for the summer selling season. This year’s immersive digital show platform enabled participants to explore the show floor virtually to discover new and innovative products, as well as tried-and-true classics – through […]
Posted inSpecialty, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Southwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Birch Benders Launches Keto And Organic Baking Line
Birch Benders, the fastest growing pancake brand known for keto and paleo pancake and waffle mixes, is offering a new line of keto-friendly, organic cake and brownie mixes, as well as two keto-friendly frostings. All of the new baking mixes and frostings are made with clean ingredients, with no added sugar. The keto-friendly line is […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Specialty
Lipari Foods Finalizes Acquisition Of Tut’s International
On Dec. 31, Lipari Foods, a specialty food distributor based in Warren, Michigan, closed on the acquisition of the Middle Eastern and Eastern European food business of Tut’s International that includes brands such as Dobrova, Shahia and Lebanon Valley. Tut’s International is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. This opportunity expands Lipari’s product breadth in its international […]