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IFMA 2022 Year in Review
02.02.23 - IFMA is a 70-year-old organization that is ready to take on the future! We bring together a legacy of industry experience with a hunger for collaboration, innovation, and connection. 2022 saw us begin some brand-enhancing work to improve IFMA’s reach and relevance to our members and the entire food-away-from-home industry.
Tips for Creating a Winning Silver Plate Award Nomination
Since 1954, IFMA’s Gold & Silver Plate Awards have paid tribute to outstanding and innovative foodservice operator talent. Now in its sixty-ninth year honoring leaders in the industry, we invite you to submit your nominations to celebrate operator talent in nine categories. Here are some tips to help you submit a winning nomination.
August 2023 Future Foodservice Spotlight: Camryn Strickler
Camryn Strickler was a 2022 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient. She attended Kansas State University and studied Nutrition, Health & Dietetics.
Serve on the IFMA Board of Directors
IFMA invites manufacturer executives who believe in expanding engagement, transparency, and inclusiveness across our industry to become nominees for our board of directors. 2024 will be action-packed for us - help us make a positive impact across the industry.
IFMA’s Marketing & Sales Conference 2023 Focused on New Ways to Get It Done
In early August, the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) hosted more than 1,200 food-away-from-home industry manufacturers, operators, supply chain professionals, and supporters for three info-packed days at its virtual marketing and sales conference.
IFMA Member Exclusive Research: Smart Selling
Nearly all foodservice manufacturers believe they could be selling more effectively.  IFMA, Datassential, and Kinetic 12 have collaborated to look at what is needed to sell smarter in an increasingly diverse operator landscape.
IFMA Releases 2024 Foodservice Industry Forecast at Marketing & Sales Conference
08.08.2023 - The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) released its 2024 Foodservice Industry and Segment Projections today at its annual Marketing & Sales Conference.
July 2023 Future Foodservice Spotlight: Kirsten Burke
Kirsten Burke was a 2022 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient. She attended Purdue and studied Hospitality & Tourism Management.
New CPP Research on Branding Visibility
CPP is a paid subscription program open to all IFMA manufacturer members. The program works to understand consumer and operator behavior and what manufacturers can do to influence decision-making.