Four local companies to showcase products at Va. booth at fancy food fair in NYC

Some of the Commonwealth’s tastiest treats will have an international audience at the the Summer Fancy Food Show, June 28-30, 2015, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is hosting a Virginia Pavilion. Four Prince William/Manassas area businesses will be among 34 specialty food companies showing off some of Virginia’s tastiest products

Almost all are part of VDACS’ Virginia’s Finest® trademark program, which identifies, differentiates and promotes top-quality, Virginia-produced and processed specialty food and beverage products, according to a news release from VDACS.

Buyers representing grocery stores, restaurants, markets and gift shops rely on this annual trade event to find innovative foods and beverages to freshen up their product mix and fulfill the growing consumer demand for specialty food and beverages.

Virginia foods featured at this year’s show include peanuts and peanut products, popcorn, preserves, dressings, dips, cakes, crackers, chocolates, confections, chips, ham, bacon and sausage, seafood, sauces, salsa, soups, seasonings and more. The Virginia Pavilion will be located in booth spaces 4900-4933.

VDACS promotes Virginia’s specialty food products at the Fancy Food Shows, which highlight the world’s most innovative and exciting food and beverages products, as well as the people behind them. The 2015 Summer Fancy Food Show will feature more than 180,000 products, 25,000 buyers and 2,500 exhibitors.

For more information on the Summer Fancy Food Show, visit http://www.specialtyfood.com/shows-events/summer-fancy-food-show and follow the show’s social media hashtag #SFFS15.

Here’s the list of local exhibitors:

2015 SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW

VIRGINIA PAVILION Booth #4906
Abuelita Mexican Foods                                                    
S&K Industries, Inc.                               
Product(s): Corn tortillas, taco shells, chips
Manassas Park, VA 20111
Website: abuelita.com

VIRGINIA PAVILION Booth #4922
Balsamo’s Family Kitchen                                                  
Product(s): Balsamo’s 7 Salad Dressing
Dale City, VA 22193
Website: balsamosfamilykitchen.com

VIRGINIA PAVILION Booth #4931
Cassandra’s Gourmet Classics/Island Treasures Gourmet              
Product(s): Gourmet rum cakes and coffee cakes in several flavors
Manassas, VA 20110-2026
Website: islandtreasuresgourmet.com

VIRGINIA PAVILION Booth #4908
Dizzy Pig Barbecue Company
Product(s): All natural, gluten-free, freshly ground artisan blended spice rubs and seasonings
Manassas, VA 20109
Website:  http://www.dizzypigbbq.com