News & Perspectives

After 12 years successfully leading IFMA and the IFMA Education Foundation, President & CEO Larry Oberkfell announced today that he will be stepping down when his contract ends at the close of 2021. Until then, he will continue to lead the Association and Foundation, and assist the Board leadership in the search for a new CEO.

Each month IFMA highlights the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community. This month we welcome West Liberty Foods. Learn more about what this great company has to offer.

05.05.21- During the week of April 26, 2021, IFMA held daily sessions for its members and foodservice professionals to participate in online, live conversations featuring leaders from various foodservice segments. Learn more >>

Charlie Morrison—President & CEO of Wingstop and 2016 IFMA Silver Plate Award recipient—and wife Debbie Morrison invest $10.2 million in student well-being initiatives at Kansas State University. Learn more >>

Each month IFMA highlights the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community. This month we welcome Amcor Flexibles North America and Panasonic Food Service Equipment. Learn more about what these great companies have to offer.

03.09.21- IFMA announced today the launch of the Virtual Operator Engagement Toolkit, an online portal designed to give IFMA members actionable resources and best practices to execute go-to-market strategies through virtual communication channels. Learn more >>

Each month IFMA highlights the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community. This month we welcome E.A. Sween Company and Specialized Professional Employment Consultants (SPEC), Inc. Learn more about what these great organizations have to offer.

Each month IFMA highlights the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community. This month we welcome Fresca Mexican Foods, Planterra Foods, Chamberlain Group, and Integrated Access Coporation. Learn more about what these great organizations have to offer.