Summer Fancy Food 2026
June 28th – June 30th
New York City, New York
Visit us at Booth #1137
Get the Full View of the Industry with NIQ
Grow your business with NIQ solutions that provide the Full View of the specialty food market and consumer insights at a price that fits your needs.
Whether you are new to the rapidly growing industry or a seasoned veteran, NIQ offers a wide range of solutions that can help you:
Increase ROI
Win over more retailers
Optimize pricing and promotions
Drive product innovation
Strengthen shopper loyalty
Even better, NIQ’s flexible pricing model is designed for both emerging and established brands looking to accelerate growth without eating up their budget.
See NIQ on Stage
The New Rules of the New Retail Era
Sunday, June 28, 2026 – 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Main Stage
This isn’t our grandparents’ (or our parents’) retail landscape. CPG brands must build trust, operate with a digital-first mindset, and cultivate authentic consumer communities to stay relevant. Emerging and specialty brands are leading this transformation, redefining how growth is achieved across categories. Grounded in an understanding of the major forces reshaping retail, this session will lay out the rules of engagement and secrets to success in 2026 and bey
Decoding Retailer Priorities in a Constrained Market
Sunday, June 28, 2026 12:45 PM to 1:15 PM
Big Idea Stage
In a market defined by tighter margins, disruption, and shifting consumer behavior, the path to retail success has changed.
Strong branding and a compelling pitch are no longer enough. Buyers are looking for brands that can operate, adapt, and consistently deliver.
This session cuts through the noise to explore what’s actually driving decision-making today, unpacking how retailer expectations are evolving and what brands need to demonstrate beyond the pitch to stand out. We’ll cover how to communicate value in a performance-driven environment, what true retail readiness looks like, why relationships still matter in a data-driven world, and where tools like AI can support efficiency versus where they fall short.
In Partnership with Naturally Network
Meet the Speakers & Experts
Meet BASES AI Screener
A real-time, AI-powered idea screening tool designed to help brands move faster without sacrificing confidence.
Built on NIQ’s behavioral data and enhanced with Generative AI, this new solution is how we’re helping brands stay ahead in the age of hyper-innovation.
Save Time and Money
Get access to our intuitive AI platform to generate results in just a few minutes – at a fraction of the cost of traditional screening solutions.
Identify Success Early
Prioritize early-stage innovations with BASES KPI results, drivers & barriers, and improvement recommendations, helping you identify success early and focus on the right development opportunities.
Account for Evolving Category Trends
Synthetic panels are regularly refreshed with the most up-to-date NIQ behavioral data, ensuring your innovation are evaluated in the context of the latest consumer purchasing preferences.
Stop by booth #1137 for a live demo
Try Byzzer™ for Free!
Emerging and growth grocery brands can try out Byzzer powered by NIQ for free. Start revealing your pathway to growth using our FREE DATA with no commitment needed.
Signing up gets you access to 3 free reports and a weekly alert, including:
Category and Brand Trend Report
The Category and Brand Trend Report lets you understand key measures like your growth and velocity over time vs. the category.
Top 10 Lists Report
Our Top 10 Lists Report lets you identify the top-growing markets and top-growing brands in your category.
Competitor Comparison Report
With the Competitor Comparison Report, you can highlight sales, pricing, velocity, distribution, and promotion activity for up to 10 brands.
Alerts
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