• International Food Industry Giants: Lactalis Group (a French dairy giant founded in 1933), FrieslandCampina (Royal FrieslandCampina, the world’s largest producer of Gouda cheese), Rovagnati (an Italian meat-processing powerhouse with an 80-year history)
• Well-Known North American Brands: Manischewitz (a kosher brand introducing a new line of ready-to-eat soups and New York–style Jewish hot dogs), Norseland Inc. (producer of Jarlsberg cheese), Lioni Latticini (a century-old fresh mozzarella brand originating from Lioni, Italy)
• Startups and Innovative Brands: West Indies Peppa Sauce (Caribbean-style chili sauce, crafted from a four-generation family recipe), Yax Snacks (corn chips made from chaya leaves— a Mayan superfood—rich in protein and iron), Ancestral Organics (Colombian regenerative-agriculture superfoods, including Inca berry protein powder), Oulala Manba Peanut Butter (Haitian-style spicy peanut butter), Goldholly (an organic tea made from yaupon holly, a caffeine-containing native plant), Kajyu (Japanese fruit popsicles), Doosra (Indian-flavor snack mix packs), Djablo (Philippine-style chili sauce), Banyan (Thai curry), Släcka (GLP-1–trend functional beverage), Coffeenade (carbonated lemon coffee in cans), Natural Heaven (palm-heart-based rice and noodle products)
• Chinese Exhibitors: Zhejiang Baixing Food (organic mushroom product lines and “three-no” deep-processed sauces, including shiitake red onion sauce, truffle sauce, porcini sauce, etc.)
• Prominent Buyer Representatives: Target, Whole Foods Market, Eataly USA, Gopuff, Misfits Market, Salad and Go, Springdale Ventures, Associated Supermarket, Clifton Meats Limited, Coefficient Capital, and others
• International Delegations: Italy (partner country), Spain, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Estonia (making its debut), Pakistan (making its debut), and 24 other international delegations
• Award-Winning Brands (2025 SOFI Awards): Fanci Freeze (Best Packaging), Jane Foodie (Best New Product), Alef Sausage Inc. (Best Classic Product), Bittermilk LLC (Beverage of the Year), Girl In The Little Red Kitchen (Food of the Year)

Specialty Cheeses and Dairy Products:Artisan cheeses, specialty butters, plant-based dairy products, and premium yogurts

Snacks and Confectionery:Premium chocolates, organic nuts, artisanal cookies, and exotic, creative snack offerings

Premium Beverages:Sparkling waters, functional beverages, specialty coffees and teas, non-alcoholic spirits, and cold-pressed juices

Seasonings and Sauces:Extra-virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, handcrafted spices, and signature condiments from around the globe

Plant-Based and Sustainable Foods:Innovative alternative proteins, zero-waste food solutions, and Fair Trade–certified products

Meat and Seafood:Ready-to-eat processed meats, smoked salmon, and sustainably farmed premium seafood