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Introducing the New IFMA Foodservice Education Center
09.30.21 - IFMA is proud to introduce its brand-new Foodservice Education Center, an online learning platform complete with on-demand courses and training opportunities for IFMA members to enrich their knowledge and understanding of doing business in the foodservice industry.
December 2021: Welcome IFMA's New Member
Each month IFMA highlights the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community. This month we welcome our new Manufacturer member Eat Just, Inc. Learn more about what this great company has to offer.
Foodservice Operators, Suppliers Tackle Industry Pain Points
12.22.21 - Last month, nearly 600 suppliers, operators, distributors, and industry partners gathered in Scottsdale, Ariz., at IFMA’s Presidents Conference — reconvening as a foodservice community for the first time in nearly two years. In addition to the executive-level content, immersive experiences, and the celebration of the 2020 and 2021 Gold & Silver Plate classes — and a private concert by Alice Cooper — attendees...
IFMA Announces 2022 Executive Committee and Board of Directors
12.16.21 - IFMA announces the election of officers and directors to its 2022 Board of Directors, including new Chair of the Board, Herb Ring of The Hershey Company. “The leadership and vision of IFMA’s Board of Directors will continue to push IFMA to new heights, shaping the initiatives that will serve our membership and the foodservice industry into the future,” said Phil Kafarakis, IFMA President and CEO.
Collaborative Segment Discussions - Elementary and Secondary Schools
12.16.21 - The Elementary and Secondary Foodservice Leadership Council collaboration sessions with operators, manufacturers, and various trading partners (FMCs and distributors, in some cases) revealed a number of challenges and opportunities within the segment. The following is a summary of the lively discussions that helped foster communication among conference attendees looking to build an efficient segment value chain.
Collaborative Segment Discussions - Business and Industry
12.14.21 - At IFMA’s Presidents Conference, both suppliers and Business & Industry (B&I) foodservice operators participated in a session to determine how best to work together. This included a collaborative workshop that encouraged stakeholders to explain challenges in the segment and to then develop solutions and opportunities that would optimize the value chain and enhance business relationships.
IFMA Presidents Award Is Renamed the IFMA Oberkfell Award
12.13.21 - In honor of his unprecedented contributions to IFMA and the tremendous impact he’s had on the entire foodservice industry, the IFMA Board of Directors has announced that the IFMA Presidents Award has been renamed the IFMA Oberkfell Award after outgoing President and CEO, Larry Oberkfell.
Collaborative Segment Discussions - College and University
12.10.21 - At IFMA Presidents Conference, C&U operators, distributors, and manufacturers all participated in a session to discuss both barriers and opportunities in a complex segment. This collaborative exercise encouraged stakeholders to explain challenges in the segment and to then develop solutions and opportunities that would optimize the value chain and enhance business relationships.
Collaborative Segment Discussions - Healthcare
12.07.21 - The Healthcare Foodservice Leadership Council collaboration sessions with operators, manufacturers and a handful of distributors revealed several challenges and opportunities. Among those were hiring, communication with stakeholders, and the need for a better understanding from suppliers of the segment prior to sales calls.