#262- Fancy Fair Adventure, San Diego
Wed Feb 04 2026
Sarah Masoni and Sarah Marshall attended the Winter Fancy Fair Food Show in San Diego. We provide a brief overview of the show and the organization behind it, and discuss our favorite moments and the businesses featured. The show is where foodpreneurs connect with leading buyers, distributors, and retailers, network with peers, and enjoy world-class educational programs. It’s a cost-effective and powerful way to grow business because it is an environment rich with the movers and shakers in the food industry. And everyone is there to spend every minute discovering the latest in culinary delights.
Fun Finds from the Fancy Food FairWe dive into standout products and brands that caught our attention at the Fancy Food Fair — from unforgettable booth displays to seriously delicious bites and sips.
Featured Brands Mentioned:
Middle Bar
https://www.middlebar.com/shophttps://www.middlebar.com/shop
Masala Gossip
https://masalagossip.com
Everydaze
https://www.everydaze.com
Greens & Gossip
Sipping Streams
Club Magic Hour
Zolli Candy
https://zollipops.com
Cuatro Mamas
Spirit Almond
Piko Provisions
The next show is June 28-30 in New York, so start planning your trip! The Fancy Food Summer Show link: https://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-shows/summer/
Reach out to our hosts: 503-395-8858, call or text with questions.
Instagram: @meaningfulmarketplacepodcast @marshallshautesauce @spicymarshall @sarahmasoni
Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The Food Innovation Center, Oregon Department of Science & Industry, Oregon State University
Thank you for listening to The Meaningful Marketplace Podcast with your hosts, Sarah Masoni of Oregon State University's Food Innovation Center and Sarah Marshall, owner of Marshall's Haute Sauce. Connect with us on Instagram @meaningfulmarketplacepodcast.
Call our hotline with questions for Sarah and Sarah at 503-395-8858. If you want to support our show, write us a review, share episodes with friends, or subscribe to our Patreon.
Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio engineer, mixer, and podcast editor: Haley Bowers Show logo design: Anton Kimball of Kimball Design Production Coordinators: Dave Drusky
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Sarah Masoni and Sarah Marshall attended the Winter Fancy Fair Food Show in San Diego. We provide a brief overview of the show and the organization behind it, and discuss our favorite moments and the businesses featured. The show is where foodpreneurs connect with leading buyers, distributors, and retailers, network with peers, and enjoy world-class educational programs. It’s a cost-effective and powerful way to grow business because it is an environment rich with the movers and shakers in the food industry. And everyone is there to spend every minute discovering the latest in culinary delights. Fun Finds from the Fancy Food FairWe dive into standout products and brands that caught our attention at the Fancy Food Fair — from unforgettable booth displays to seriously delicious bites and sips. Featured Brands Mentioned: Middle Bar https://www.middlebar.com/shophttps://www.middlebar.com/shop Masala Gossip https://masalagossip.com Everydaze https://www.everydaze.com Greens & Gossip Sipping Streams Club Magic Hour Zolli Candy https://zollipops.com Cuatro Mamas Spirit Almond Piko Provisions The next show is June 28-30 in New York, so start planning your trip! The Fancy Food Summer Show link: https://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-shows/summer/ Reach out to our hosts: 503-395-8858, call or text with questions. Instagram: @meaningfulmarketplacepodcast @marshallshautesauce @spicymarshall @sarahmasoni Thank You To Our Sponsor: The Food Innovation Center, Oregon Department of Science & Industry, Oregon State University Thank you for listening to The Meaningful Marketplace Podcast with your hosts, Sarah Masoni of Oregon State University's Food Innovation Center and Sarah Marshall, owner of Marshall's Haute Sauce. Connect with us on Instagram @meaningfulmarketplacepodcast. Call our hotline with questions for Sarah and Sarah at 503-395-8858. If you want to support our show, write us a review, share episodes with friends, or subscribe to our Patreon. Producer: Sarah Marshall of The Joy of Creation Production HouseAudio engineer, mixer, and podcast editor: Haley Bowers Show logo design: Anton Kimball of Kimball Design Production Coordinators: Dave Drusky