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Resources

One of the core ways we serve our members is with a powerful and steady flow of information and resources. As the industry continues to evolve at a remarkable speed, we work to help members stay ahead of issues, spot trends and position themselves as leaders. And we’re always researching, collaborating and publishing to bring members the very latest in the form of whitepapers, best practice worksheets, research, and more.

Consumer Food Journey℠ Report

For the first time ever, the consumer food journey is mapped out in one report. IFMA, in partnership with research firm Datassential, has surveyed 15,000 consumers over a 12-month period to gain the insights and data needed to understand the nuances of this everyday activity. This ground breaking research is now available for the foodservice industry, in a 54-page report.

New Go-to-Market Model

This new interactive online model identifies how operators across all segments use leading and emerging distribution channels. The model offers insights into factors that influence an operator’s use of distribution channels to help manufacturers reach their operator customers and advance their strategies.

IFMA's Operator Landscape Portal

As part of IFMA’s new Food Future 2025 framework, the first dynamic, interactive Operator Landscape has been unveiled to the industry. The New Operator Landscape allows users to have the opportunity to access data in “Landscape” view, which provides channel information with more depth than ever before.

Webinar: The Consumer Food Journey℠ Report

This video will provide you with an introduction to IFMA's brand new Consumer Food Journey℠ Report. This report is the result of 15,000 consumer surveys over a 12-month time period, providing you an in-depth look at consumer food decision making, never studied before. Understand the triggers, occasions, and need states that influence consumers' food procurement decisions.

Supply Chain Optimization Best Practices Initiative

A brand new whitepaper, providing you with a summary of the key findings and output from the Supply Chain Optimization Best Practices Initiative that was launched 2 years ago. The goal of the initiative is to provide a best practice to begin the process of transforming the foodservice supply chain.

Webinar: Top 2019 Operator Trends and 2020 Predictions

Supported by findings from Datassential’s custom-research and Big Data platforms, this webinar includes the inaugural Firefly 500 industry study, which ranks the largest restaurant chains by unit count and tracks sales growth across 19 full-service and limited-service segments. Learn about the current trends that are shaping the operator landscape and hear predictions for what’s around the corner in 2020.

Data Analytics Summit: How Foodservice Innovators Use Data to Build Agility & Growth

Industry innovators are harnessing data to gain agility in responding to market trends, create efficiencies across the ecosystem, and yield new levels of growth. Turning data into actions across the company has become reality for some, and it’s yielding game-changing results. Learn more about what data is creating impact quickly, how to harness this data, and the kinds of results data-savvy companies are seeing.

Data Analytics Summit: Taxonomy: Hero of AI, Bots, Voice Search & Retail

Companies are scrambling to get ready for advanced applications and user interfaces like voice search and chatbots. However, the principles needed to make content that is voice-, AI- and future-ready quickly are rooted in information architectures like taxonomies and ontologies. Find out how your existing structured content can help speed your journey to the latest technology.

Data Analytics Summit: Find Your Best Sales Opportunities with AI

Discover how well organized data and smart algorithms can improve your sales effectiveness with independent operators. Learn the essentials of leveraging machine learning to identify your best sales opportunities… and why combining your own internal data with external sources is the best recipe for success.