Benefits of Attending the Summer Fancy Food Show

You could walk a half-dozen exhibit halls in 2025, or just this one.

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Delight your tastebuds, chew on emerging trends, and get facetime with all the right people at one of the food industry's tentpole events.

When thousands of diverse makers, buyers, brokers, distributors, and other industry professionals come together under one roof, culinary magic happens. Discover why attendees say the Summer Fancy Food Show delivers the best return on investment of any industry trade show.

Note: The Fancy Food Shows are trade-only events. They are not open to the general public.


Why attend the Summer Fancy Food Show?

#1 Stay ahead of your customers' wants

With a focus on what's new and in-demand across 40+ categories, the Fancy Food Show offers you unparalleled insight into current and emerging specialty food trends. Your next bestseller is waiting to be discovered!


#2 Establish and strengthen business relationships

Walk among a who’s who of the specialty food industry. Through curated events, casual meet-ups, and chance encounters, attendees enjoy endless networking opportunities and relationship-building during this Show.


#3 Get months' worth of business done in 3 days

Whether you prefer to wander or follow a strict schedule, whether you're looking for new suppliers or to reinforce your current deals-—whatever your goals, the Fancy Food Show creates opportunities for real conversations, real discovery, and real deal-making for all attendees.


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What Attendees Say About The Show

  • "Every aisle I go down, I find at least 1 or 2 vendors that are just truly unique... It's stuff like that that you find at the fancy food show that you don't find anywhere else."

    - Steve Thomas, Director of Sales & Operations, UK Imports

  • "The diversity of brands and producers on show and the packed schedule of talks and panels made it easy not to waste a second of time, and have provided me with plenty of new connections and ideas to take into this year."

    - Syrie Gwyn Palmer, Buyer, Fortnum & Mason

  • "The Summer Fancy Food Show is the most essential element in our annual merchandise planning. There is no better way to meet our vendors face to face, taste new offerings, connect with colleagues from peer stores, and take the pulse of the industry so efficiently."

    - Mandy Wynn, Proprietor, BKLYN Larder Cheese & Provisions

  • "Each year, we discover new vendors and opportunities that directly contribute to Rodman’s growth and ability to bring unique offerings to our customers. It’s a must-attend event for anyone in the specialty food space."

    - Nolan Rodman, Owner, Rodman's