kosherfest is considered a showcase for food trends and innovations in the kosher-certified food industry. at the first show in 1989, exhibitors displayed traditional kosher fare such as "gefilte fish, chopped liver, stuffed cabbage and kugel". between 1992 and 1997 the number of kosher-certified food products grew from 26,000 to approximately 41,000. along with the increase came more diversified fare, indicating that kosher "isn't just for passover, or jews, anymore". among the products on display in 1996 were kosher-certified venison, gumbo, imitation crab, and faux caviar. the 2013 exhibition included kosher-certified kielbasa, "bacon" cheeseburgers, chorizo, cajun beef sausage, and asian sauces. additionally, some of the food developers and vendors were not jewish.