03/28/2023
While this year’s Specialty Food Association 'Fancy Food Show' highlighted many critical trends shaping the F&B sector, they importantly remind us that 2023 will bring about significant change. Our team has pulled together with updates on the key takeaways, themes and issues that were top of mind coming out of the conference.
Check out these eight key trends and what in-demand qualities leading F&B companies are showcasing, and learn more about:
++ How the is lower middle market is exhibiting resilience amid macroeconomic challenges
++ How ongoing inflation and fears of a recession have impacted consumer behaviors and why investors are becoming more selective
++ How F&B companies are mitigating continued challenges with supply chain delays, higher costs and overall unpredictability
++ How the deal environment for 2023 will pivot to lower middle market F&B businesses that are able to adapt with demand-driving trends
Conferences and industry trade shows are making a comeback for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA)