Ask an Influencer - Hot Takes from the Fancy Food Show: Signs and Signals for the Year Ahead in Food, Wellness & Influence

In this special solo episode of Ask an Influencer, co-hosts Brooke Stewart and Robyn Carter trade places with our usual guests and step into the spotlight ourselves. Fresh off the floor of the 2025 Fancy Food Show in NYC — and our own hosted event and Influencer Panel at Olly Olly Market — we’re sharing what stood out, what’s shifting, and what it all might mean for the future of food and influence. From freeze-dried innovation and elevated frozen meals to beef tallow, beauty from within, and a notable pullback from plant-based, this episode offers an insider’s look at where food culture is heading — and the role influencers are playing in shaping it. If you work in food, CPG, or content creation — or just like to keep your finger on the pulse — this episode is worth a listen. Connect with Us: Follow @askaninfluencerpodcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content, highlights from the show, and upcoming guests. Follow @jumproprinnovation for all of our Fancy Food Show highlights along with regular updates on trending topics. Leave Us a Review! If you loved this episode, we’d be so grateful if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — and don’t forget to share it with the foodies in your life!