Consumer Planning Program 2018 Study Topics Announced (First Wave)
IFMA’s Consumer Planning Program has kicked off the summer with a bang! The committee has selected the first wave of research topics that are critical issues and hot topics for manufacturers today. Learn what cutting edge topics will be a part of our 2018 CPP study which will delve into both consumer and operator insights.
Content, Content, and More Content!
This year’s IFMA Marketing & Sales Leaders Forum will kick off day one with a series of BONUS Education Sessions. This will be a content filled morning that you don’t want to miss! Be sure to arrive early, the first session begins at 9:30a on August 7th.
Gen Z Just Wants To Watch Netflix And Get Takeout, And It’s Affecting Restaurants
IFMA’s Mike Schwartz, Vice President of Member Value, was featured in Huffington Post discussing how the Gen Z takeout trend is changing the restaurant industry.
July 2018 Future Foodservice Spotlight: Emily Troll
Emily Troll is a 2017 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient. She attends Kansas State University and is majoring in Dietetics. Find out what she had to say when we asked her a few questions about her foodservice scholarship and future career.
Get to Know Presidents Conference Keynote Speaker
Chuck Templeton is the founder of OpenTable, founding Chairman of GrubHub and is now with S2G Ventures. He will speak to the challenges involved with his businesses and the power of the business journey. Templeton will discuss his perspectives on the next wave of technological disruption impacting our industry.
Food(service) Future 2025
IFMA’s Food(service) Future 2025 explores the evolution of consumer eating behaviors and how the food industry is changing to meet these needs. How will your business handle the future of foodservice?
Industry Achievement is Celebrated with the Next Generation
IFMA had the pleasure of hosting two students from Penn State University at our recent IFMA Gold and Silver Plate Awards Celebration. Read their words of excitement about the achievements of the Silver Plate Winners and their desire to grow and innovate the industry.
Ready. Set. Nominate!
We want to hear from you! Now is the time to nominate and recognize excellence in the foodservice industry. By nominating your customers and industry partners for IFMA’s prestigious awards, you’ll be able to cement your relationships and honor greatness.
June: Welcome IFMA's New Member
Major Products manufactures a sensational range of bases unsurpassed in the foodservice industry. Their focus is on flavor delivery, flexibility and authenticity.