ELIGIBILITY
  

Manufacturer members are defined as companies that manufacture, grow, or package products for the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry. This includes companies who specialize in food, beverage, equipment, chemicals, ingredients, and/or packaging. 

VALUE
  

We help manufacturer members be more successful by providing networking opportunities, industry insights and training, access to unique research and data, and participation in industry-change initiatives.

STRUCTURE
  

Our membership is tiered within categories. The tiers allow for flexibility and customization, allowing members to select the benefit package that best suits their organization's needs. Below is an overview of the tiers. If you want more detailed information click the plus sign next to each tier in the section below. 

 

 

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Benefits Tier I
Dues Calculator		 Tier II
Tier I + $5,000		 Tier III
Tier I + $10,000
Member-Only Conferences
Members can register for all conferences and events at the manufacturer-member rate, including member-only events such as Presidents Conference and COEX.
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IFMA Scope® (Basic)
All individuals within member companies will have access to the Operator Landscape portion of IFMA Scope®, including information on segment forecasts, operator and consumer spend, dayparts, sourcing, and influencers. Members will also have the ability to download this information.
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Web Content
All individuals within member companies will have access to all webinars, whitepapers, research, video, and other insights and best practices that reside on IFMAworld.com. 
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Webinars
Access to all webinars for all individuals within member organizations.
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Discounted Training
Preferred member pricing for training classes including Foodservice Fundamentals and additional curriculum.
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Event Committees
Ability to assign one individual to planning committees of our programs, including:
 
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Access to Membership Digest
All individuals at member company have access to our monthly newsletter called "The Membership Digest", providing key updates on the association and the industry. 
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Membership Directory (Basic)
Organizations will be able to search the member directory and list their company name, website URL, and contact information on the directory and also search for other members.
 
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Red Meat Commodities Report
In collaboration with Expana, members now have access to the exclusive Red Meat Market Insights Report, a weekly publication that delivers essential commodity data and analysis. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest trends and critical market information every Friday with the newest report.
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Preferred Pricing on NetSuite
In partnership with NetSuite, members receive preferred pricing on NetSuite for the starter, standard, and premium editions of NetSuite ERP/Financials. More information or to take advantage of this benefit, please contact membership@ifmaworld.com 
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IFMA Scope® (Advanced)
In addition to having access to the Operator Landscape portion of IFMA SCOPE, all individuals within member companies will have access to the full tool, including the segments and markets portion of the portal, enabling them to access segment-specific information and information on all 211 designated market areas (DMAs). 
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Support
Our staff will aid in the use of its tools, including  IFMA Scope®, the website, membership directory, etc. Each Tier II member will be able to schedule an annual training call to review all our resources. 
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Next Gen Execs
Next Gen Execs is a nomination-based program that provides executive leaders the opportunity to identify and provide high potential leaders with meaningful connectivity and engagement in the industry. You'll  have the ability to nominate up to two individuals within their company to participate in this program.
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Datassential 500 Report
Complimentary access to the annual ranking  that ranks the largest restaurant chains in the United States, finding the leaders by location count and the fastest growing brands across 16 segments.
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Membership Directory (Advanced)
Organizations will be able to list their company name, website url, and contact information on the IFMA member directory.
Organizations will be able to post promotional information on the directory. 
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The Consumer & Operator Research Group (CORG)
CORG works to understand consumer and operator behavior and what manufacturers can do to influence decision-making. Intended for insights and/or marketing leaders, members will have access to monthly committee calls, have the ability to steer research direction, participate in an annual in-person meeting, and will receive the final report covering consumer and operator attitudes, as chosen by participating members. 
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Special Pricing for Trainings
Complimentary Foodservice Fundamentals for 2 employees (on-demand) and complimentary on-demand national account sales trainings for 5 employees.
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Tier I (Click to Expand)

Dues are based on a Membership Calculator that uses company food-away-from-home sales to set annual rates.

Benefits include:

Member Only Conferences: Manufacturer member rate, including member-only events (Presidents Conference, COEX).

IFMA Scope® (Basic): Access to Operator Landscape; download enabled.

Web Content: Webinars, whitepapers, research, video, and other insights.

Webinars: Access for all individuals within member organizations.

Discounted Training: Preferred member pricing.

Event Committees: One representative on planning committees (Presidents Conference, COEX, Go2MarketEdge, Gold & Silver Plate).

Access to Membership Digest: Monthly newsletter.

Membership Directory (Basic): Company listing and directory access.

Red Meat Market Insights Report: In partnership with Expana, members receive the weekly Red Meat Market Insights Report every Friday.

Preferred Pricing on NetSuite: In partnership with NetSuite, members receive preferred pricing on NetSuite products.

Tier II (Click to Expand)

Tier I + $5,000

Enhanced membership which includes everything in Tier I plus additional benefits.

Everything in Tier I PLUS:

IFMA Scope® (Advanced): Full tool access including segments and markets (all 211 DMAs).

Support: Staff assistance with tools (Scope®, website, directory); one annual training call.

Nominate Next Gen Execs: Nominate up to two individuals.

Datassential 500 Report: Complimentary access to annual ranking/report.

Membership Directory (Advanced): Enhanced listing and ability to post promotional info.

Tier III (Click to Expand)

Tier I + $10,000

Highest level of engagement which includes everything in Tier II plus additional benefits.

Everything in Tier II PLUS:

The Consumer & Operator Research Group (CORG): Particpation in the Consumer & Operator Research Group (CORG)  

Special Pricing for Trainings:

  • Complimentary Foodservice Fundamentals for 2 employees (on-demand)
  • Complimentary access to on-demand national account sales trainings for 5 employees

How are my 2025 dues calculated?

Manufacturer member dues are based on a Membership Dues Calculator that uses company size to set annual dues. The calculator has been updated for the first time in over a decade to simplify the dues calculation in alignment with the benefit packages available. Based on the calculation, all manufacturer members will be placed into Tier I, with the opportunity to “Level Up” to Tier II or Tier III.


For more on our long-range plan, see the "Level Up 2027: A New Path Forward for IFMA" report for details.

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