Research & Insights

07.24.20 - Watch IFMA's live conversation with Bertrand Weber, Director, Culinary & Wellness Services at Minneapolis Public Schools. Bertrand is the recipient of the 2020 Silver Plate Award in the Elementary & Secondary Schools category. Hear Bertrand's story and learn what drives one of the nation’s top foodservice operators.

07.23.20 - Watch IFMA's live conversation with Joe Essa, President & CEO of Thomas Keller Restaurant Group. Joe received the 2020 Silver Plate Award in the Independent Restaurants/Multi-Concept category. Hear Joe's story and learn what drives one of the nation’s top foodservice operators.

07.22.20 - Watch IFMA's live conversation with Eric Eisenberg, Director of Dining Services at Rogue Valley Manor. Eric received the 2020 Silver Plate Award in the Health Care category. Hear Eric's story and learn what drives one of the nation’s top foodservice operators.

07.21.20 - Watch IFMA's live conversation with Brandon Chrostowski, Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer and Founder of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute. Brandon received the 2020 Silver Plate Award in the Retail & Specialty category. Hear Brandon's story and learn what drives one of the nation’s top foodservice operators.

07.17.20 - Watch IFMA's live conversation with Phil Hickey, Chairman of Miller’s Ale House Restaurants. Phil received the 2020 Silver Plate Award in the Chain Full Service category. Hear Phil's story and learn what drives one of the nation’s top foodservice operators.

07.16.20 - Watch IFMA's live conversation with Zia Ahmed, Senior Director of Dining Services at The Ohio State University. Zia received the 2020 Silver Plate Award in the Colleges & Universities category. Hear Zia’s story and learn what drives one of the nation’s top foodservice operators.

07.15.20 - Watch IFMA's live conversation with Victoria Vega, Senior Vice President, Specialty Group at Unidine Corporation. Victoria received the 2020 Silver Plate Award in the Business & Industry/Foodservice Management category. Hear Victoria’s story and learn what drives one of the nation’s top foodservice operators.

07.13.20 - Watch IFMA's live conversation with Scott Redler, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Scott received the 2020 Silver Plate Award in the Chain Limited Service category. Hear Scott’s story and learn what drives one of the nation’s top foodservice operators.

07.01.20 - IFMA and Pricefx address common challenges food and beverage manufacturers face in pricing practices that contribute to margin erosion. Revenue and/or margin erosion is prevalent, and difficult to overcome. Emerging from economic downturn and beyond, manufacturers will need more resilient pricing maturity to help insulate themselves from fluctuating market conditions.