5 trends from Summer Fancy Food: From veggie-enhanced non-dairy cheese to convenient baking solutions to keto-friendly snacks and booze-fueled treats

By Elizabeth Crawford

08-Jul-2022 Last updated on 08-Jul-2022 at 14:17 GMT

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Source: E. Crawford

Invigorating sleepy segments, tackling persistent category challenges and balancing consumer desire for taste, convenience and experience, companies at the 66th Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City late last month showcased innovative solutions to age-old challenges and shined a light on what is fueling the fast growth of the $175b speciality food industry.

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