Research & Insights

Whether you’re building your 2023 strategic plan, creating your long-range go-to-market plan, or setting a new course for your sales and marketing efforts, IFMA has the insights, data, and tools you need—all part of your IFMA membership.

05.23.22 - As inflation continues to reach new historic highs, it’s critical to understand what it means to price effectively. After all, pricing that doesn’t keep up with the changing economy, supply chain issues, and competitor moves can mean the difference between major revenue lift or leakage for food manufacturers. Jointhe the experts from IFMA, PROS, and Accenture as they share their insights.

05.11.22 - Acquiring, retaining, and growing large, National Account business in Foodservice is challenging but rewards a successful company with high case volumes and loyal customers. Success comes with detailed planning and quality execution. During this webinar IFMA, in collaboration with Kinetic 12 Consulting, will lay out a 4-step Best Practice for profitably managing and growing these challenging customer accounts.

5.03.22 - Watch the April 2022 series of conversations with industry leaders from the Foodservice Leadership Councils, including Elementary & Secondary Schools, College and Universities, Business and Industry, Healthcare, and Restaurant Chains to hear the important issues they face and what they expect near and long-term.

04.29.22 - Watch this live conversation with Sammy Gianopoulos from Crisp Hospitality and Joe Gordon from Krispy Krunch Chicken. Members of the Restaurant Foodservice Leadership Council as they discuss the challenges of reopening their locations and finding solutions to new demands for on-the-go dining.

04.28.22 - Watch this live conversation with Maritza DaSilva from Bridgewater and Margaret Guardino from BNY Mellon. Members of the Business & Industry Foodservice Leadership Council discuss the challenges of reopening their cafes and finding solutions to new demands for on-the-go dining.

04.26.22 - Watch this live conversation with Paul Houle from Colorado University, Boulder, Shawn Hoch from NC State, and Jay Glatz from Johnson County (KS) Community College. Members of the College & University Foodservice Leadership Council discuss the challenges of preparing for the 2022/23 school year.

04.26.22 - Watch this live conversation with Paul Houle from Colorado University, Boulder, Shawn Hoch from NC State, and Jay Glatz from Johnson County (KS) Community College. Members of the College & University Foodservice Leadership Council discuss the challenges of preparing for the 2022/23 school year.

04.25.22 - Watch this live conversation with Shonia Hall from Oklahoma City (OK) Schools, Maria Eunice from Alachua County (FL) Schools and Spencer Taylor from Metro Nashville (TN) Public Schools.