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Overview
This is the first time in quite a long time (about a decade) that I have not attended in person either or both the Summer Fancy Food Show or the semi-annual meeting of the FCIA.
Which felt kind of weird, I have to admit, looking through my social media feeds and seeing posts from colleagues who were converging on NYC for the weekend of June 24th.
Fortunately, ChocolateLife contributor Keith Ayoob was going to be attending both events and so we’ll get a chance to vicariously participate in the activities of them both.
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Keith Ayoob, Assoc. Prof. Emeritus of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY City, who loves chocolate research. As a foodie, he searches out new artisan bars during his travels.
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Summer SFA Fancy Food Show Chocolate News
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Congratulations to Shawn Askinosie for being inducted into the Specialty Food Association’s 2023 Hall of Fame!
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Congratulations are also due to Bixby & Co (Maine) for sweeping the Dark and Milk & White chocolate categories in this year’s SOFI Awards, taking Golds for their 70% Dark Organic Haiti bar and Maine Grains Organic Milk bar – which was also awarded Best New Product in the category. Bixby also took home the Gold in the non-chocolate confectionery category for their Spicy Chili Beer Brittle.
The Gold in the Chocolate Candy category went to CocoTutti Chocolates for their LaKama Moroccan Spice with Lime filled bar, with St Croix Chocolate Company taking Best New Product for their Bourbon Pecan Toffee.
The Gold in the Chocolate Candy category went to CocoTutti Chocolates for their LaKama Moroccan Spice with Lime filled bar, with St Croix Chocolate Company taking Best New Product for their Bourbon Pecan Toffee.
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We’re no longer shipping gifts from our online store, but our candy case is filled with sweet treats and sweet surprises for Mom. Stop by the shop!
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According to the SFA, the Chocolate and Confectionery category ranked 7th out of the Top 10 Categories (of 63 SFA recognizes) in terms of dollar sales in 2022. Chips, Pretzels, and Snacks topped the list, with Coffee and Hot Cocoa (not ready-to-drink) coming in at number five. Chocolate and Confectionery placed 6th (of 10) Fastest Growing Categories 2020-2022.
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