Loren Kimura

Basic American Foods

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Growing up in the restaurant business, Loren Kimura was destined for a career in foodservice. He jumpstarted his career working at Nestle and quickly learned the ropes by immersing himself in a variety of functional areas, including finance, operations and sales. The skills he learned early on have helped him get to where he is today at Basic American Foods. Get to know him.

Norb Mayrhofer

P&G Professional

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Service is where Norb got his start in the industry-first as a dishwasher then a short order cook. Today, the traits he learned early like accuracy, speed and people skills are what drive his success in enabling P&G's global expansion in foodservice. Get to know him.

Malcolm Simmonds

J.R. Simplot Company

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Malcolm credits his success to getting out in the field and remaining customer-focused. One the best parts of his job is interacting with customers and finding out how they adapt in the ever-changing foodservice landscape. Get to know him.

Kristin Newman

International Paper

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Six years may not seem like a long time in foodservice, but it's been plenty of time for Kristin Newman. With fresh eyes and a heart for sustainability, her time at International Paper has helped change the conversation about some of the industry's toughest challenges. Get to know her.

Ray Welch

ThirsTea Corp

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From production line to President, Ray Welch has seen it all in foodservice. With his feet planted firmly in hard work and perseverance, he has become of the industry's most notable leaders.Get to know him.

VIDEO: John Metz Takes Home the Gold

John Metz received the 2013 Gold Plate Award, the pinnacle of the foodservice profession. In case you missed his heartwarming acceptance speech, you can watch it here.

IFMA & The Partnering Group to Create Industry Standard in Foodservice Category Management

IFMA is sponsoring the industry's first inclusive foodservice category management best practices initiative. The intent of the initiative is to provide the collaborative environment required to deliver a healthy and growing consumer advantage in the foodservice marketplace. Find out more about this groundbreaking initiative.

Best Practices for Foodservice New Product Development Revealed

IFMA's Center of Innovation Excellence has revealed four new Best Practices for Foodservice New Product Development (NPD). These practices come in the form of actionable tools that can be easily implemented into any current or developing new product process. Find out how they can help you improve your new product development process.

Future of Foodservice Student Spotlight: Aly Becraft

IFMA's Educational Foundation promotes the next generation of foodservice leaders. Learn how one student is using her foodservice internship stipend to further her studies in food science and nutrition.

Call for Nominations: IFMA Distributor Awards!

Do you work with a distributor who exudes excellence and is a prime example for others in the industry? If so, show a distributor your appreciation by nominating them for one of IFMA's Distributor Awards, presented at IFMA/IFDA Presidents Conference.

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