News & Perspectives

The college and university food systems are the best way for foodservice manufacturers to learn about the food preferences of Gen Z and capture them as lifelong consumers, according to members of IFMA’s College & University Foodservice Leadership Council, who engaged in a live conversation on January 26.

Supply chain issues, labor challenges and free school meal policies were among the topics discussed during IFMA’s K-12 Live Conversation which took place on January 31.

One of IFMA’s major annual events, COEX 2023 had record attendance, up 25 percent from the prior year — and the energy level was off the charts! View our IFMA COEX 2023 recap and pictures.

Managing diverse operations, food inflation and changing consumer dining preferences resulting from the pandemic were among the topics discussed during IFMA’s Healthcare Live Conversation which took place on February 2, 2023.

IFMA is proud to announce the 2023 IFMA Silver Plate Award recipients, representing nine categories across the industry. IFMA will honor the winners at the 69th Annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration taking place in Chicago, May 20, 2023.

This month we welcome our new Manufacturer Members Buccaneer Container Corp., Bakery de France, Epicurean Butter, Mrs. T’s Pierogies, The Good Bread Company; and Associate Member: Tastewise. Learn more about what these companies have to offer.Learn more about what these companies have to offer.

02.28.2023 - The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) released its 2023 and 2024 Foodservice Industry and Segment Projections today. The forecast, which is hosted on the IFMA Scope® platform, projects that operator spend in the foodservice industry will grow by 0.1 percent, considered flat on a real basis, in 2023, compared to 2022.

Juliana Adams is a 2022 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient. She attends Michigan State University and is studying Biomedical and Molecular Nutritional Sciences and Plant Biology with a minor in Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems.

02.09.2023 - Moderated by IFMA’s Charlie McConnell, featured speakers included: Anna Bohbot, global food and beverage manager, LinkedIn; Bernadette Ventura, senior manager of workplace solutions, AmerisourceBergen; and Dan Cramer, senior workplace experience manager, CBRE @ Credit Suisse.