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Specialty Food Association
Relationships in Retail with Patrick Crowl and Amelia Rappaport, Woodstock Farmers Market
Virtual MeetingSince they opened in 1992, Woodstock Farmers Market has focused on building relationships with their customers, employees, and suppliers. Join Patrick Crowl and Amelia Rappaport as they discuss how Woodstock is navigating online sales, curbside pickup, and in-store retailing, all … Continue reading
Business Planning During COVID-19: A Panel Discussion
Virtual MeetingJoin specialty food industry advisor David Donnan and a panel of entrepreneurs as they discuss how business planning has been impacted by the pandemic. You’ll hear from makers and foodservice providers who have made quick pivots to adapt to changing … Continue reading
SFA June Regulatory Call: Specialty Food Manufacturing Post-COVID
Virtual MeetingSFA June Regulatory Call: Specialty Food Manufacturing Post-COVID As essential businesses, many specialty food manufacturers remained operational during the pandemic. Yet with major public outbreaks in meatpacking and other processing plants, the rules and best practices for making food will … Continue reading
Understanding Category Trends & Consumer Insights During Covid-19 with Katie Paul, KeHE Distributors
Virtual MeetingUnderstanding Category Trends & Consumer Insights During Covid-19 with Katie Paul, KeHE Distributors Join Katie Paul, Vice President, Category Management & Growth Solutions, as she discusses the current state of natural and specialty food distribution, and how shifts in consumer … Continue reading
Seeking Forgiveness – Submitting the “Forgiveness” Application for Your PPP Loan
Virtual MeetingSeeking Forgiveness – Submitting the “Forgiveness” Application for Your PPP Loan with Jeannette McLaughlin, Arent Fox LLP Join corporate law expert Jeannette McLaughlin, a partner on the legal team of the SFA’s law firm, Arent Fox LLP, who will … Continue reading
Connecting Buyers and Suppliers: The Small Business Perspective
Virtual MeetingConnecting Buyers and Suppliers: The Small Business Perspective with Evelyn Ignatow and Andrew Ignatow, Hyde Park Gourmet Join Evelyn and Andrew Ignatow of Hyde Park Gourmet Food and Wine as they provide their thoughts and insights as a small … Continue reading
Selling Direct-to-Consumer: Tips for Success in 2020
Virtual MeetingSelling Direct-to-Consumer: Tips for Success in 2020 with Tony Cox, 5th Food Group Many specialty food companies are seeing 200% to 400% gains in their direct to consumer business as a result of the pandemic. But how long will … Continue reading
Consumers, Covid-19, and The New Realities Of Retail with Brendan Witcher, Forrester
Virtual MeetingConsumers, Covid-19, and The New Realities Of Retail with Brendan Witcher, Forrester Thursday, June 25 at 1pm ET Are you ready? Now is the time for every business leader to ask and answer that question heading into a holiday … Continue reading
Making it Work – An SFA Member Panel
Virtual MeetingJoin a panel of Maker members who will share their experiences tackling COVID-19. They will discuss the importance of mission, how their businesses have been impacted, and how they are moving forward. Panelists: Ibraheem Basir, Founder & CEO, A … Continue reading
Working with Brokers: Staying Productive during the Pandemic with Michael Reich, Hanson Faso and Dianne Keeler Bruce, DKB Sales & Marketing, Inc.
Virtual MeetingSpecialty food brokers are an important conduit between makers and buyers. Learn how the pandemic has affected the day-to-day work of brokers and how they perceive that role will change in the future. Join Michael Reich, Hanson Faso and Dianne … Continue reading