Food and drink tastings and trends are my at the core of my existence, for any venue where I can savor a plethora of treats in one waltz are sure to strike a chord with my innate food critic. I had the privilege of attending the Fancy Food Show Winter edition in San Francisco, a culinary spectacle split by food types and nations to exhibit the finest of ‘fancy foods’ and retail favorites that would debut over the coming season.“Sustainability and social good, through upcycling, ethical sourcing, diverse crops, and cause-related products, are growing ever more in popularity. We saw this emerging at the Summer Fancy Food Show this past June, and it’s really come to life here at the Winter Fancy Food Show,” said Denise Purcell, head of content for the Specialty FoodAssociation. “Combine this with more traditional trends like single serve on the go, and jerky, and we’re seeing a whole new way of eating and snacking. Innovation is happening very quickly within the industry and it’s exciting to see how these trends will evolve over the next few months.” Of what I tasted, a few favorites that remained with me will definitely be on my pick of the platters. Read about it here.