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Discover
Artisan makers across cheese, snacks, beverages, confections, pantry, and more — all under one roof.
Connect · Discover · Grow
Great food builds great business.
One Sunday on Long Island. Supermarket buyers, deli owners, independent grocers and foodservice purchasers meet the makers who can fill their shelves — and nobody has to close the store to be there.
About the Expo
One floor. The whole specialty food world.
The Specialty Food Expo is where independent makers meet the buyers, distributors, and retailers who bring their products to market — a full day of sampling, sourcing, education, and the connections that grow a brand.
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Connect
Meet retail buyers, distributors, and importers actively sourcing the next products for their shelves.
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Grow
Education sessions, tastings, and competitions designed to help specialty brands scale with confidence.
Hundreds
Of food industry professionals
12
Buyer categories on the floor
1
Sunday, start to finish
$15
Advance buyer badge · more at the door
Planning to attend?
For buyers, retailers, distributors, chefs, and press sourcing what's new in specialty food.
- Sample products from makers across every category
- Discover trend-forward categories
- Free education & demos
Want to exhibit?
Put your brand in front of hundreds of qualified buyers ready to write orders.
- Booth & sponsorship packages
- Buyer matchmaking
- Product award & demo opportunities
On the floor
Featured product categories
Cheese & Dairy
Artisan, farmstead, and specialty dairy.
Snacks & Confections
Better-for-you and indulgent treats.
Beverages
Coffee, tea, functional, and non-alc.
Pantry & Condiments
Sauces, oils, spices, and staples.
Global & Ethnic
Authentic flavors from around the world.
Sweet & Bakery
Chocolate, baked goods, and desserts.
Plant-Based
Vegan and alternative-protein lines.
Specialty Meat & Seafood
Charcuterie, cured, and premium proteins.
Equipment
Kitchen, prep, refrigeration, and display equipment.
Technology
POS, ordering, inventory, and store software.
Paper, Plastic & Tableware
Packaging, disposables, containers, and serveware.
Supplies & Apparel
Store and kitchen supplies, uniforms, and workwear.
Partners & Sponsors
Backed by the industry
Sponsor logos will appear here as partners come on board.
Your Brand
Partner Co.
Sponsor
Distributor
Media Partner
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Reach buyers, distributors, and food lovers under one roof.