

Keynote Address: Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Monday, June 29, 2026 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM · 45 min. (US/Eastern)
Main Stage
Educational Session
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Drawing on his culinary background anchored in Swedish and Ethiopian cuisine, Chef Samuelsson will speak to the Fancy Food Show audience about culture, identity, and storytelling and how all three enrich the experience of food, whether CPG products or restaurant dishes. His address comes at a time when fans from across the world are flocking to New York City for the World Cup. As the first-ever Chief Culinary Coach for the New York City Football Club (NYCFC) team, Chef Samuelsson has a compelling perspective on the intersection of culinary authenticity with health and nutrition.
