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Buyers Missions

Specialty Food Buyers Mission at the Summer Fancy Food Show

Early Bird Registration Request Information
Event Date
June 26—27, 2026
Location
New York, NY
Early Registration Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
Early Registration Price
$175

Food Export Buyers Missions are Unique, Curated Experiences that Maximize Your Time and Investment

Food Export-Northeast will be conducting a Specialty Food Buyers Mission in conjunction with the Specialty Food Association at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show.

Taking place June 28-30, 2026, at the Javits Center in NYC, the Summer Fancy Food Show is North America’s premier showcase for specialty gourmet, ethnic, natural and organic foods, snacks and beverages. More than 32,000 industry professionals took part in the 2025 show, including 2,492 exhibitors and 8,100 registered buyers across more than 340,000 sq ft of exhibit space. Attendee registration, buyer registration, and total square footage increased from 2024 to 2025, reflecting the growing relevance of specialty food and beverage products for retail and foodservice success.  

International buyers continue to look for new, distinct specialty food products from the United States. This Buyers Mission is the perfect low-cost opportunity to meet qualified buyers from around the world in one place! Learn more about the benefits of the show here.

Register early as meeting slots are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

In Partnership With:

Specialty Food Association

All suppliers who wish to participate in this Buyers Mission must be a member of the Specialty Food Association. Click here for information on SFA Membership. For any questions please reach out to your Liaison.

Buyers Mission Overview

Buyer Profiles

Buyer Profiles not available at this time.

Mission Itinerary

Day 1 (June 26): Full Day of One-on-One Meetings

Day 2 (June 27): Full Day of One-on-One Meetings

Schedule is subject to change.

Products of Interest

This is your opportunity to develop and expand your business with international buyers who have expressed interest in a variety of U.S. products.

  • Specialty & Gourmet Products
  • Beverages
  • Natural & Organic Products
  • Gluten-Free Products
  • Sweet & Savory Snacks
  • Non-GMO Products

Health and Safety Information

For information about health and safety at this event, please refer to our Health and Safety FAQ page.

Preparation Assistance

Export Essentials Online

Whether you’re new to exporting or need to
refresh your skills, this free online training course provides a comprehensive, flexible approach to learning the fundamentals and logistics of exporting.

Learn More

Complimentary Webinars

Our educational webinars provide up-to-date
exporter intelligence regarding specific markets, logistics, trade financing, documentation, how to meet and follow-up with international buyers, and much more.

View Available Webinars

Success Stories

Every year, hundreds of U.S. suppliers
participate in Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast Buyers Missions to generate new export sales and establish new distributorships.

Read about their latest successes

Export Success

Participants in 2023 Buyers Missions Reported:

783

1st Time Export Sales

1,440

New Distributorships Established

5,164

New Foreign Buyer Introductions

$112 Million

Projected Sales

$164 Million

Actual Sales

BRANDED PROGRAM

Double Your International Marketing Budget

With the Branded Program, you may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement on:

  • Promotions and product demonstrations
  • Advertising
  • Foreign market compliant packaging/labeling
  • Marketing and point-of-sale materials
  • And much more!
Learn More about the Branded Program

 

 

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