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Winter FancyFaire 2027

Trade-orientedMega eventIn-personInternational draw
📅 17 January 2027 – 19 January 📍 Moscone Center, San Francisco, US ↗ 🏢 Specialty Food Association 🔁 annual

1,000

Exhibitors

12,000

Attendees

The premier winter trade show for the specialty food and beverage industry in North America, organized by the Specialty Food Association, bringing together thousands of makers, buyers, and distributors for product discovery and networking.

Exhibitor mix: Features dedicated zones including the Debut District, Fancy Bodega, Good Food Mercantile, and various State & Country Pavilions.

Food ProductsBeverages DrinksCulinary GastronomyB2b Trade Sourcing specialty foodbeveragesgourmet fooddistributorsbuyersartisanal foodtrade sourcing

Winter FancyFaire is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — Winter FancyFaire 2028 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

The Moscone Center

Convention centre · 65,032 m² · 3 halls · ~6,000 people

The Moscone Center is San Francisco's premier convention complex located in the SoMa district. It features over 700,000 sq ft of exhibit space across three main halls (North, South, and West), over 100 meeting rooms, and expansive ballroom space, hosting major trade shows and conferences.

📍 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, US

Operated by San Francisco Convention Facilities Department

21 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Specialty Food Association

Nonprofit · New York, United States · Founded 1952

A non-profit membership-based trade organization that promotes and supports the culinary and specialty food industry through trade shows, education, and resources.

Runs 2 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

Buyers from major retail and foodservice channels attend to discover upcoming flavor trends, source innovative and emerging CPG brands, sample new products, and network with global suppliers.

Who attends

Specialty food manufacturersretail buyersfood distributorsbrokersculinary professionalsinnovation-minded investorsand trade press.

Exhibitor categories

Specialty BeveragesBakery & SnacksCheese & DairyConfectioneryCondiments & SaucesPlant-Based & Functional FoodsArtisanal & Specialty CheesePlant-Based Foods & AlternativesConfectionery, Chocolates & SweetsGourmet Condiments & SaucesPremium Beverages & MocktailsSnacks & Baked GoodsInternational & Ethnic Cuisines

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Speakers

67 speakers at Winter FancyFaire

M

MaryAnne Howland

Founder and CEO · Ibis Communication

"Breaking Through in a Diverse Marketing Landscape"

multicultural marketingdiversity and inclusionbrand authenticity

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

C

Clara Payne

Founder · UNITE

"Multicultural Marketing Panel"

multicultural marketingdiversity and inclusionspecialty food

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

S

Sandro Roco

Founder and CEO · Sanzo

"Multicultural Marketing Panel"

multicultural marketingdiversity and inclusionspecialty food

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

C

Chitra Agrawal

Founder and CEO · Brooklyn Delhi

"Multicultural Marketing Panel"

multicultural marketingdiversity and inclusionspecialty food

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

W

"Winter FancyFaire 2026 Speakers – Keynote & Expert Lineup"

S

Summer Fancy Food Show Sessions

Specialty Food Association

"Expert-Led Industry Insights"

specialty foodindustry insights
N

Nona Lim

Founder · Nona Lim

"International Home Cooking Here to Stay: Panelists"

home cooking trendsCPG brandsinternational foods

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

R

Rob Wilder

Co-founder, vice chairman, and chief strategy officer · ThinkFoodGroup

"International Home Cooking Here to Stay: Panelists"

restaurant retail operationshome cooking trendsinternational foods

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

B

Brian Choi

Managing Partner and CEO · The Food Institute

"International Home Cooking Here to Stay: Panelists"

food industry trendsmarket research

Also speaking at Bar Convent Brooklyn, Healthy Food Expo New York, Summer Fancy Food Show

S

Sameer Malhotra

CEO and co-founder · Café Spice Global Cuisine

"International Home Cooking Here to Stay: Panelists"

plant-based optionsinternational flavorsfood manufacturing

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

H

Hari Nayak

Culinary Director · Café Spice Global Cuisine

"International Home Cooking Here to Stay: Panelists"

international foodscooking demonstrations
J

Jason Buechel

CEO · Whole Foods Market

"Keynote with Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel"

grocery retailspecialty foodmarket trends

Also speaking at Aspen Ideas Festival, Summer Fancy Food Show

M

Melanie Bartelme

Associate Director · Mintel Food & Drink

"SFA Trendspotter Panel"

food trendsconsumer insightsbeverage trends

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

M

Mikel Cirkus

Taste, Foresight & Trenz · dsm-firmenich

"SFA Trendspotter Panel"

food trendsflavor innovationconsumer foresight

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

H

Hannah Rogers

Taste, Foresight & Trenz · dsm-firmenich

"SFA Trendspotter Panel"

food trendsflavor innovationconsumer foresight

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

K

Kat Craddock

Editor in Chief · SAVEUR

"SFA Trendspotter Panel"

food trendsculinary mediaspecialty food

Also speaking at Summer Fancy Food Show

+ 51 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Winter FancyFaire?+
Winter FancyFaire takes place on 17 January 2027 to 19 January 2027.
Where is Winter FancyFaire held?+
Winter FancyFaire is held at Moscone Center, San Francisco, US.
Who organises Winter FancyFaire?+
Winter FancyFaire is organised by Specialty Food Association.
How many exhibitors attend Winter FancyFaire?+
Winter FancyFaire typically hosts approximately 1,000 exhibitors.
How often is Winter FancyFaire held?+
Winter FancyFaire is held annual.

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