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Summer Fancy Food Show heads to Washington, D.C. in 2011 & 2012
Largest Marketplace for Specialty Foods and Beverages in North America


New York, NY (April 13, 2010) -- The 2012 Summer Fancy Food Show will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The unanimous decision to move the Show in 2012 was made at a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT).

The decision was made because of the expected ongoing renovation of New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the show’s long-time home. Two years ago, the NASFT decided to hold the 2011 Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C. NASFT believes the renovation in New York will not be completed by 2012 and will continue to adversely impact the quality of the Fancy Food Show.

“Metropolitan Washington and the Middle Atlantic region are strong markets for specialty foods,” says NASFT President Ann Daw. “Middle Atlantic retailers and foodservice professionals, along with buyers from the South and Northeast, will be excited by the 2011 Show and return to see more specialty foods in 2012.” Washington’s central location, international reputation and role as our nation’s capital make it an ideal venue for trade exhibitions such as the Fancy Food Show. NASFT is already in the midst of developing a marketing program that will bring buyers to D.C. in 2011 and 2012.

The NASFT is committed to New York City, the birthplace of the Fancy Food Show, for the long term. Since the Javits Center opened 24 years ago, the NASFT has held the Summer Show outside New York City in only two years - Washington in 1992 and Philadelphia in 1996. The Javits Center is the permanent home of the Summer Fancy Food Show, and NASFT looks forward to bringing its 2,300 exhibitors and 25,000 attendees to New York City for years to come.

This year’s show is set for June 27 – June 29, 2010, at the Javits Center, and will feature more than 180,000 specialty food and beverage products from the U.S. and abroad. For additional information, visit www.specialtyfood.com.

The NASFT is a not-for-profit trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. Today, there are more than 2,900 member companies throughout the U.S. and abroad. For more information on the NASFT and its Fancy Food Shows, go to www.specialtyfood.com.


 

 

 

Emeril Kicks It Up a Notch at The Culinary Institute of America

 

Emeril Lagasse at CIA

 

Chef Lagasse Delivers Graduation Address and Holds Cooking Demo for Students

 

 

 

 

Iron Chefs Headline the Sizzling Line-up of Celebrity Chefs at the Cooking Theater at 2010 International Home + Housewares Show

 

Mario Batali, Paula Deen, Michael Symon, Cat Cora, Ming Tsai

 

 

Ming Tsai - One of Several Distinguished Chefs at GOHO Theater Chicago

Ming Tsai - One of Several Star Chefs Appearing - Professionally Prepares Dish

 

 

 

 

ROSEMONT, ILL. (January 22, 2010)—Five of the chefs featured on the Food Network’s Iron Chef America will showcase their culinary skills in the Cooking Theater during the 2010 International Home + Housewares Show held March 14-16 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Heading the line-up of celebrity chefs will be Mario Batali, Cat Cora, Masaharu Morimoto, Michael Symon and Jose Garces, the newest Iron Chef.

The Cooking Theater is the focal point of the innovative Gourmet Home + Food District (GOHO). On hand will be exhibitors of specialty and gourmet treats and the tools used to prepare them. GOHO also features the NASFT Specialty Food Marketplace and Restaurant Row, featuring representatives from 30 of Chicago’s most famous culinary establishments. The Cooking Theater is jointly sponsored by All-Clad Metalcrafters LLC, KitchenAid and Wilton Brands, Inc., with all food supplies provided by Whole Foods Market.

Cooking Theater Has the Stars

The Cooking Theater will feature chef demonstrations beginning at either 9:00 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. each Show day. In addition to Batali, also a first-time Show exhibitor with his booth Mario Batali LLC, and his fellow Iron Chefs, the current line-up includes Food Network personalities and well-known celebrity chefs Paula Deen, Todd English, Ellie Krieger, Suvir Saran and Ming Tsai. Also included are national celebrity chefs who call Chicago home, including Top Chef Master Rick Bayless, Gale Gand, Rick Tramonto and The Hearty Boys. TV chefs born from Top Chef fame, Stephanie Izard, Dale Levitski and Tre Wilcox, will also give demonstrations along with local chefs Martial Noguier and Suzanne Imaz of the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower Place.

For a list of all participating chefs, dates and times, visit: http://www.housewares.org/show/exhibit/goho_calendar.aspx. Many chefs, including Bayless, English, Krieger and Symon will also hold book signings after their demonstrations.

“We are pleased to host these well-known chefs who support this year’s exhibitors of gourmet specialty foods in the Gourmet Home + Food District,” said Phil Brandl, president of the International Housewares Association, the Show’s sponsor. “Our buyer audience has told us that they appreciate being able to shop the gourmet foods category in conjunction with the visit to the Show. This category offers traditional homegoods retailers a significant additional sales and profit opportunity.”

NASFT’s Window to the Specialty Food World

To make GOHO a must-visit destination again in 2010, the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) will host its Specialty Food Marketplace. Buyers will be able to sample products and receive information on all items featured in the Marketplace.

Looking for dining options during the Show? Visit Chicago’s Restaurant Row where you’ll find representatives from 30 of Chicago’s most famous culinary establishments with information on their signature specialties. They’ll even make reservations for your during your stay in Chicago. Participating restaurants include: Berghoff Restaurant, Bistro 110, Carnivale Chicago, Buca Di Beppo, Ditka’s, Fogo de Chao Chicago, Fulton’s On The River, Hard Rock Café, India House, Lawry’s The Prime Rib, N9NE Steakhouse Chicago, Rockit Bar & Grill, Morton’s The Steakhouse—downtown Chicago, Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant, Spiaggia and Sunda New Asian.

The 2010 International Home + Housewares Show will feature 1,800 exhibitors from around the world showcasing home goods, gourmet specialty foods and housewares products for every room in the home, inside and out. To register at no charge for the Show, visit www.housewares.org.

 

 

Our Trade Show Images Including Paula Deen

 


Paula Deen

Attracts Standing Room Only Audience at International Home & Housewares Show's

GOHO Theater

CIA Master Chefs

Ronald D. Santis & Victor A. L. Gielisse

GOHO Theater

 

 

 

 

WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW®

SAN FRANCISCO
2010

 


SLIDESHOW BY SPECIALTY FOOD AMERICA! INC

It's All About People, Food and Dreams

 

Winter Fancy Food Show Attendance up 9 percent
Renewed Momentum for Specialty Food Industry

New York, N.Y. (Jan. 27, 2010) – The 35th Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco last week had the highest attendance of any Winter Show in the past five years. The three-day event at Moscone Center, which ended Jan. 19, drew 16,780 buyers of specialty food from across the U.S. and around the world.

The show’s 1,300 exhibitors presented 80,000 specialty products from the U.S. and 45 countries, including Australia, Italy, Korea and Tunisia. There were 184 first-time exhibitors, and space was sold out for a pavilion featuring emerging food entrepreneurs. Participation was up 47 percent for the education program of 19 seminars, workshops and tours.

“The mood was very positive,” says Ann Daw, president of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade in New York City. “There is clearly positive momentum in our industry as consumers start to spend again on distinctive foods and beverages that add enjoyment to their meals.”

The Winter Fancy Food Show is the largest marketplace for specialty food on the West Coast. Attendees this year represented some of the most important names in retailing, including Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, Costco, Amazon.com, Macy’s, numerous local and regional specialty and natural food stores, gift shops, and even Alaska Airlines. They were in search of the next hot products and the best in chocolate, cheese, olive oil, salsas, snacks and more.

Trends that generated buzz included good-for-you-foods; coconut products; gluten-free; exotic citrus and nostalgic foods. There were new twists on bacon, including as ingredients in pancake mix and nut brittle, and flavors from India, Japan, and Morocco were plentiful. Craft beers were featured at a new pavilion from the Brewer’s Association, and dozens of artisan cheeses were presented by the American Cheese Society.

Exhibitors have a long tradition of giving back. This year amid continuing economic hardship for many Americans, exhibitors donated a record 130,000 pounds of food, enough to fill three tractor trailers, to Bay Area anti-hunger programs. More than 5,000 families received grocery bags filled with specialty items. Amid the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Haiti, the NASFT urged exhibitors to support relief efforts with financial contributions, and provided information on organizations that are collecting funds. The trade association also pledged to match contributions made by its staff members.

The NASFT presents two Fancy Food Shows each year. The 56th Summer Fancy Food Show will be June 27 – 29, 2010 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The Winter Show returns to Moscone Center Jan. 16 – 18, 2011.

ABOUT THE NASFT
The NASFT is a not-for-profit trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. Today there are more than 2,900 members in the U.S. and abroad. For more information about the NASFT’s Fancy Food Shows, and its extensive programs year-round, go to www.specialtyfood.com.


 

Sixth Annual Sonoma County

Youth Grapevine Pruning Contest
January 16, 2010


PRUNING CONTEST SLIDESHOW BY SPECIALTY FOOD AMERICA! INC.

It's About Leadership, Families and, Most Importantly,  Our Youth

 


SUBMITTED BY SONOMA COUNTY WINEGRAPE COMMISSION


Beautiful Belt Buckle Awarded Annually
Grand Prize Awarded to Boy and Girl Winner

 

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