By The Lipari Team

What Lipari’s Food Show Tells Us About Today’s Cravings

Walk the Lipari Food Show floor and a pattern jumps out: Latin and Middle Eastern flavors aren’t “international” sidebars anymore. They’re the backbone of fast-moving sets. Progressive Grocer’s team called out a surge of new Middle Eastern & Mediterranean suppliers, alongside robust Mexican/Central/South American offerings, all positioned with clear price/pack tiers and easy cross-merch plays.

Add the show’s sheer scale and you get a one-day showcase where trends are translated into buyer-ready options.

What It Looked Like On The Floor

• Beyond spicy. Chili crisps, adobo, harissa, zhug: heat plus aroma and texture designed for deli, prepared, and snacking.
• Bright, acid-forward balance. Pickled veg, fermented relishes, citrusy marinades: lift for proteins, salads, and sandwich builds.
• Set-ready storytelling. Suppliers grouped by cuisine and use-case made it simple to ladder good/better/best and plan cross-merch (breads, cheeses, proteins).

Bottom line: global is no longer a theme day. It’s the everyday case. Lipari’s selling-show format turns that reality into assortments you can launch and measure, fast. For dates, access, and who can attend, see the official Food Show page.