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    Christy Schmitt
    Thursday, March 1 @ 1PM ET
    Each year, FDA only inspects about 1-2 percent of all food imported into the United States. However, physical inspection is only one of the ways that imported foods are monitored for safety. Import alerts, which trigger  Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE) for certain shipments, are an important tool that the FDA uses to screen foods entering the US. Most recently, FDA issued a broad import alert for economically motivated adulteration. Join attorney Jeni Lamb Rogers as she discusses Import Alerts, how to read them, and how you should consider them as part of your food safety plan and strategy for importing foods. 
     
     
    Guest George Hajjar
    At the Specialty Food Association's recent Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, George Hajjar, associate editor at the SFA, spoke with Cathy Strange, ambassador of food culture at Whole Foods Market. In this episode of Spill & Dish, they discussed how to teach others to taste with their five senses, what grocery buyers look for in specialty products, and standout trends for the year. Listen now.
    Christy Schmitt
    Thursday, February 1st @ 1pm ET
    More than ever before, specialty foods have become strategically important in driving retailer profitability and shopper loyalty. However, there has been little past research validating and quantifying these beliefs. This new research from the Specialty Food Association--Understanding the Real Value of Specialty Foods—dives into exactly how and to what extent specialty foods are critical to driving retailer success. This presentation will explore and quantify the role of specialty foods in driving customer trips and building retailer profits. In addition, it will explore the growth of private-label specialty foods and their impact on retailer success and manufacturer opportunity.
     
    Guest George Hajjar
    Denver-based beverage brand Frescos Naturales fills their beautiful cans with traditional aguas frescas with a twist, featuring classic flavors like tamarind, hibiscus, and mango. In this Spill & Dish podcast episode, Gretchen VanEsselstyn, SFA’s director of education, speaks with founder Juan Stewart about his journey to taste success, including his Shark Tank appearance! Listen now.
    Christy Schmitt
    Thursday, January 25 @ 1pm ET
    More than ever before, specialty foods have become strategically important in driving retailer profitability and shopper loyalty. However, there has been little past research validating and quantifying these beliefs. This new research from the Specialty Food Association--Understanding the Real Value of Specialty Foods—dives into exactly how and to what extent specialty foods are critical to driving retailer success. This presentation will explore and quantify the role of specialty foods in driving customer trips and building retailer profits. In addition, it will explore the growth of private-label specialty foods and their impact on retailer success and manufacturer opportunity.
     
    Christy Schmitt
    Thursday, January 11 @ 1pm ET 
    Head into the Winter Fancy Food Show prepared with a preview of what trends and product innovations you’ll find. Based on the SFA Trendspotter Panel’s ongoing work, category forecasts and consumer preferences in our own annual research, and exhibitors’ reports of what’s new, SFA’s Denise Purcell, VP of Resource Development, and Jen Cohan, PR consultant, will share what categories, flavors, and ingredients are on the radar at the Show and help you get a head start on what you need to incorporate into your shelves and menus. 
     
     
    Guest George Hajjar
    Lewis Road Creamery is a New Zealand-based maker of the 10 Star Certified Salted Butter that was named Specialty Food Association’s 2023 sofi Product of the Year at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.
    In this episode, Julie Gallagher, director of content development for SFA, speaks with Lewis Road Creamery’s co-founder and director of marketing and communications, Lynette Maan, and vice president of sales and operations, Steve Muir, about the premium butter space, their product’s sofi win, and how Lewis Road Creamery does right by farmers, animals, and the Earth.
    Guest George Hajjar
    New York-based shiitake mushroom chip company Popadelics is on a mission to bring attention to under-loved vegetables. 
    In this Spill & Dish podcast episode, George Hajjar, associate editor at the SFA, speaks with co-founders and life partners Marilyn Yang and Michael Casali about transitioning to the food world from a finance background, the origins of the pandemic-born snack, and their recent success, particularly in alternate channels including Urban Outfitters. Additionally, Yang highlights some of the brand’s philanthropic achievements, including its partnership with the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research. Listen now.
    Christy Schmitt
    Thursday, November 16th @ 1pm ET
    SFA’s Trendspotter panel of buyers, writers, researchers, and industry watchers have declared their picks for the trends of 2024. In this session, representatives from the panel will go deeper into each of these emerging and continuing trends to discuss what’s driving them and what we can expect to see on retail shelves and on menus in the coming year.
     
    Guest George Hajjar
    New Zealand-based Heilala Vanilla was co-founded by a father and daughter who show their commitment to the people and land of Tonga with every bean and batch. In this Spill & Dish podcast episode, Gretchen VanEsselstyn, SFA’s director of education, speaks with Jennifer Boggiss about Heilala’s connections with chefs, journey to retail, B-Corp certification, and positive impact.
    Guest George Hajjar
    Sam Mogannam is a chef and second-generation owner of San Francisco’s Bi-Rite Market and founder of the B Corp-certified Bi-Rite Family of Businesses, which includes two specialty markets, a creamery, catering commissary, and a nonprofit cooking school and education space.
    In this Spill & Dish podcast episode, Julie Gallagher, director of content development for the Specialty Food Association, speaks with Mogannam about the rich sensory experience that can be had at Bi-Rite, how he strives to maintain its B Corp status, and plans for a new store opening. Listen now.
    Christy Schmitt
    Wednesday, October 18th @ 1pm ET
    In this series, our host, Dave Hirschkop, founder of Dave's Gourmet, talks with powerhouses of the specialty food industry about the qualities that set great leaders apart. This week's featured guest is Madeline Haydon, Founder and CEO of nutpods. You will take away tangible ideas that you can apply to your business and help you grow as a leader. 
     
    Guest George Hajjar

    Carving Out a Niche With Dom Biggi, Beaverton Foods

    By Guest George Hajjar, in Announcements,

    Dominic Biggi is a third-generation owner of Beaverton Foods, a gourmet condiments maker that also co-packs. 
    In this episode of Spill & Dish, SFA’s 2023 Hall of Fame inductee talks about carving out his niche in a family business, the company’s more than 500 recipes, and what’s next for the specialty food business.
    Christy Schmitt
    Thursday, October 12th @ 1pm ET
    In September, the California Senate passed the California Food Safety Act, which bans four food additives currently permitted in foods by the FDA. Governor Newsom has until October 14 to sign the bill. If it becomes law, the ban would go into effect on January 1, 2027. New York has also proposed a similar bill. Come join attorney Jeni Lamb Rogers as she discusses the bill and current regulation around the ingredients. 
     
    Christy Schmitt
    Thursday, October 5th @ 1pm ET
    In this series, our host, Dave Hirschkop, founder of Dave's Gourmet, talks with powerhouses of the specialty food industry about the qualities that set great leaders apart. This week's featured guest is John Foraker, Co-Founder and CEO of Once Upon A Farm. You will take away tangible ideas that you can apply to your business and help you grow as a leader. 
     
    Guest George Hajjar

    Developing Fruit Oils With Salute Santé

    By Guest George Hajjar, in Announcements,

    Cold-pressed grapeseed oil produces a high-quality, nutrient-rich product that can be used to bake, sauté, fry, and more. Salute Santé’s upcycled, chef-inspired grapeseed oil is a recent 2023 Gold Sofi Award winner and has been a leader in the alternative oil category for decades. The company also makes infused oils and grapeseed flour.
    In this episode of Spill & Dish, George Hajjar, content development associate at the Specialty Food Association, speaks with co-founders and life partners Valentin and Nanette Humer about the company’s mission to bring sustainability to the industry, how it began, and how its suite of products is produced. Listen now.
    Christy Schmitt
    Thursday, September 14th @ 1pm ET
    Understanding channel strategy is one of the keys to success in our business, and selling to specialty stores can be challenging. In this webinar intended for makers, you’ll learn how you can access 700,000+ independent retailers and grow your food and beverage business with Faire. Bring your questions!
     
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