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The 1980s
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Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show
The fifth annual Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show was held in Anehiem in February. A first-time exhibitor was Alain Sinturel, co-owner of Les Trois Petits Cochons. -
NASFT’s Sixth Annual Awards Contest
The winners of the NASFT’s Sixth Annual Awards Contest, a predecessor to the sofi Awards, included Koppers Chocolate, Romanoff Caviar and Liberty/Ramsey Imports. -
NASFT Showcase is Born
The Buyers’ Blue Sheet was reinvented as NASFT <i>Showcase</i> in December 1980. -
President Meets NASFT President
President Ronald Reagan meets with NASFT President Alfred Lepore during a visit to New York City. The meeting took place a Lepore’s business, Ferrara Foods & Confections, Inc., in Little Italy. -
New Foods to the Specialty Market
Foods new to the specialty food market included Fontina Val D’Aosta, imported from Charles Chesman, Inc., Amora Herborettes, herbs packed in sunflower oil, imported by Richter Brothers/A&A Foods; and Falafel Mix from Near East Products. -
The Silver Palate Cookbook is Published
<i>The Silver Palate Cookbook</i> is published based on recipes from the celebrated New York City gourmet food shop run by Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso. -
Australian Foods Hit the U.S.
The U.S.’s introduction to Austalia’s foods included Vegemite yeast spread. -
Summer Fancy Food Show
The Summer Fancy Food Show, held in Washington D.C., featured participation from several countries. -
Le Sorbet Offers Flavor-Forward Varieties
Le Sorbet, a company in Alexandria, Va., offered its frozen dessert in flavor-forward varieties such as Passion Fruit. -
New Look for NASFT Showcase
A new logo and four-color look for NASFT <i>Showcase</i>. -
Nowco Offers Themed Gift Baskets
Nowco offered themed gift baskets of the decade’s popular television shows such as “Dynasty.” -
NASFT Showcase Profiles Sarabeth's Preserves
NASFT <i>Showcase</i> featured a profile on Sarabeth and Bill Levine, creators of Sarabeth’s Preserves. -
Summer Fancy Food Show Moves to NYC
The Summer Fancy Food Show moves to the new Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. -
Ron Tanner Joins NASFT
Ron Tanner, NASFT’s vice president, communications, education, government and industry relations, joined the association as communications director and editor of NASFT <i>Showcase</i>. -
Popular Imports Include Evian Water
Popular imports of the day included a six-pack of Evian water from France. -
John Roberts Becomes Executive Director
John Roberts is hired as NASFT’s executive director.
