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Tips for Creating a Winning Silver Plate Award Nomination
08.23.22 - 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.
Highlights From IFMA’s Marketing & Sales Conference 2022: Navigating a Changing Landscape
08.12.22 - IFMA hosted over 900 foodservice manufacturers, operators, distributors, and supporters for three info-packed days at its annual Marketing and Sales Conference. At the virtual event, dozens of speakers in nearly 30 sessions shared expertise, outlined challenges, brought new solutions to light, and educated marketing and sales foodservice professionals on the current state of the industry and its projected future.
IFMA Releases 2023 Foodservice Industry Forecast at Marketing & Sales Conference
08.02.22 - IFMA released its 2023 Foodservice Industry and Segment Projections at its annual Marketing & Sales Conference. The forecast, which is hosted on the IFMA Scope® platform, projects that operator spend in the foodservice industry will decline by 0.1 percent, considered flat on a real basis in 2023, compared to 2022.
July 2022: Welcome IFMA's New Members
Each month IFMA highlights the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community. This month we welcome our new Manufacturer Members McIlhenny Tabasco and Farm Frites International. Learn more about what these great company have to offer.
Let’s Build Bowls: IFMA Brings Companies Together to Create Foodservice Solutions
06.28.22 - Over the last five months, a small group of foodservice professionals have been getting together to talk about bowls – specifically, nutritious and tasty meals in bowls that can be easily assembled in healthcare facilities. They’ve collaborated on ingredients, bringing their own products to the table and suggesting ways to combine what they make with the products of other companies.
Notes From The Foodverse® Career Forum
06.22.22 - On Friday, May 20, 2022, IFMA invited a group of academics and food industry leaders to attend a five-hour symposium at the University Club of Chicago. The event was held in conjunction with the Association’s Gold & Silver Plate Weekend.
May 2022: Welcome IFMA's New Members
Each month we highlight the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community. This month we welcome new Manufacturer Member ADM; and Associate Member Cutting Edge Innovation. Learn more about what these great companies have to offer.
IFMA’s Inaugural Gold & Silver Plate Weekend
IFMA hosted three days of activities mid-May, culminating in the 68th annual IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Awards Gala on Saturday night, May 21. The events celebrated the work of the IFMA Educational Foundation and the revitalized Gold & Silver Plate Society.
IFMA’s 2022 Gold Plate Award Presented to Lance Trenary
05.22.22 - Lance Trenary, President & CEO of Golden Corral was named the 2022 Gold Plate Award recipient by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) during their 68th Annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration.