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Make the most of your job listings on IFMA Careers in Food, by creating a listing that positions your opportunity and company to attract the best possible candidates.

IFMA is pleased to announce its 2019 Key Person, Sparkplug, Presidents, and Tobin Awards, which will be presented at IFMA's 57th annual Presidents Conference, Nov. 5th in Scottsdale, AZ. The recipients represent the most passionate and active professionals throughout the industry and IFMA's membership.

These executive summaries from the 2019 Marketing & Sales Conference, will provide you with deep dives into the K-12, C&U, B&I, and Healthcare segments. Download all four PDFs now >>

We are excited to announce the recipients of IFMA's 13th annual Distributor Awards, which acknowledge distributor leadership and overall excellence within the foodservice industry. Vistar, Gordon Food Service, and the Hallam Family will each be honored at the Distributor Awards ceremony on Nov. 5th at IFMA's 2019 Presidents Conference.

Hiring and retention strategies can pay off for foodservice companies. Meat + Poultry magazine reports on IFMA's People Future 2025 initiative and how finding a good fit and retaining that quality talent will not become easier in the future.

The IFMA Education Foundation truly makes a difference for aspiring foodservice leaders. With help from IFMA members and the International Gold & Silver Plate Society, we will continue to support the future of the industry.

When meat-centric restaurant chains are getting a positive buzz from a non-meat menu item, it begs the question – are meat alternatives and plant-forward proteins going to replace some of the traditional menu standards like beef burgers and chicken sandwiches? Or are these chains attracting new consumers?

Madeline Sin is a 2018 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient. She attends Cal Poly Pomona and is majoring in Hospitality Management. Find out what she had to say when we asked her a few questions about her foodservice scholarship and future career.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Brad Kirk, former IFMA Board of Directors member and friend.