49th Winter Fancy Food Show to Unveil New Opportunities for Product Discovery, Networking, and Trendspotting

The 49th Winter Fancy Food Show will take place from January 19-21, 2025, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, offering attendees and exhibitors exciting new opportunities for product discovery, networking, and trendspotting. The show will kick off the year for the food industry, and the Specialty Food Association (SFA) is introducing several innovative features designed to enhance the experience.

New Features and Opportunities:

1. First Taste Experience: A dedicated food hall featuring the latest products. This space will showcase:
   • Global Flavors: Innovative international products that meet growing consumer demand for new flavors and formats.
   • Holiday: A preview of products that will drive holiday sales in 2025.
   • Top Trends for 2025: Emerging food and beverage trends identified by SFA Trendspotters.
2. Spark Showcase: An interactive area with programming focused on business growth and industry trends.
   • Morning Expert Programming: Talks and interactive sessions on business growth and market trends.
   • Afternoon Pitch Sessions: Early-stage food makers pitch their products to an expert panel.
   • Networking and Sampling: A festive garden setting for networking and sampling after sessions.
3. Debut District: New to the Winter Show, this area will highlight first-time exhibitors, startups, and new products. It was a popular feature at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show.
4. Ask the Experts: An interactive space where exhibitors and attendees can sign up for 1:1 or small-group sessions with industry experts for personalized guidance.
5. Tastemaker Conference Co-location: A partnership with the Tastemaker Conference, offering networking opportunities between specialty food makers and food influencers, such as food bloggers and content creators.
6. Maker Prep Course Graduation: The first class of manufacturers to complete the reimagined Maker Prep Course will graduate, with a new cohort set to begin.

Confirmed Buyers:

Major retail and foodservice brands are already confirmed to attend, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Dot Foods, Harrods, Kroger, Aldi, Macy’s, and many more. This indicates strong interest from innovation-focused buyers, positioning the Winter Fancy Food Show as a key event for new product discovery and retail connections.

The 2025 event promises to be a pivotal gathering for food professionals to explore trends, network, and discover the next big thing in the specialty food market.