We’re excited for the session “Learning from Our Retail Counterparts: The Future of Digital Advertising for Foodservice” featuring senior executives from Instacart and leaders who have driven digital transformation in retail. They will share their experiences and discuss how foodservice can effectively leverage innovations to unlock new sales channels. As the largest digital advertiser in B2C foodservice, Instacart generated $871 million in advertising revenue in 2023 through their Carrot Ads platform. Discover how they achieved this success! This session is sponsored by Cut+Dry. ➡️ Register >> https://lnkd.in/gaa7fRHD
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA
Food Production
Chicago, IL 9,236 followers
Leading foodservice together.
About us
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) empowers, nurtures, and connects an inclusive and diverse $1.3 trillion food-away-from-home ecosystem of manufacturers, distributors, operators, and others. As a membership organization that serves the entire food-away-from-home industry, IFMA's goal is to be a neutral partner, improving communication and collaboration across the industry. The association provides ways for its members to engage other segments and creates programs and events that bring all channel partners together to address common challenges and celebrate industry innovation and leadership. Through sharing research and insights, fostering best practices, and developing networking and educational opportunities both digitally and via live events, IFMA motivates positive change that improves both individual businesses and the industry at large. The organization was founded in 1952 in Chicago, Illinois.
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- Food Production
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- 11-50 employees
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- Chicago, IL
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- Nonprofit
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- 1952
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Chicago, IL 60601, US
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We’re eager to hear from Andy Sasser and Aaron Wiese during the session “Consumer-Centric Solutions: The Retail Dive into Food-Away-From-Home” About this session: Not long ago, the consideration for fresh food and beverage outside of the home was to dine at restaurants. The paradigm has shifted, with retailers focused on their prepared offerings and convenience and meeting the consumer where they want to be. Join retail leaders and innovators and uncover how they’ve seen marketplace dynamics shift and what they're doing to win the consumer’s attention. Thank you to PepsiCo Foodservice for sponsoring this session. ➡️ Register now >> https://lnkd.in/gaa7fRHD
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Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills? Don’t miss this candid discussion, moderated by Therese Gearhart from Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) at the IFMA Presidents Conference, where executives from various segments will share their invaluable insights on leading with empathy, understanding employees' needs, and fostering growth in our ever-changing work environment. 🎤 Panelist Alisa Gmelich Shelley Harris Dawn Rasmussen Lilah Taha-Rippett 👉 Register now for the Presidents Conference and be part of the conversation! https://lnkd.in/gaa7fRHD
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Data is one of the most valuable assets in foodservice, but are you using it to its full potential? In our latest webinar with International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA, we explored how Return on Data Investment (RODI) can be leveraged to drive smarter business decisions, optimize processes, and realize sustainable profitable growth. Here are the key takeaways: ✅ Measure the success of your initiatives with data-driven insights ✅ Automate and simplify manual reporting processes ✅ Build trust with a single source of truth for your data ✅ Curate your data to focus on what truly matters ✅ Plan for the future—data is your competitive edge Curious to learn more about how RODI can help you access the full potential of your data for better decision-making and increased sales? Read the blog now for valuable insights! 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02SNhM_0 #Foodservice #FoodserviceIndustry #IFMA #TibersoftWebinar #RODI #Insights #DataInsights #Tibersoft #FoodserviceManufacturers
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➡️ Upcoming Webinar: 2025 Commodity Market Insights In today’s fast-paced market, understanding commodity markets is essential. IFMA is excited to partner with ArrowStream to provide valuable opportunities for the industry to enhance their knowledge of commodity markets. ArrowStream has outstanding foodservice supply chain software and a talented team of economists who can speak to today’s markets. Join us for an insightful webinar next week, where you’ll gain valuable insights to help operators, distributors, and suppliers effectively plan and forecast for 2025. 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/gqi23CTD
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We're thrilled to have Lance Trenary, President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation, join us for this episode of Food CEO Xchange Podcast! With over 35 years of experience at Golden Corral, Lance has held nearly every leadership role within the company and is deeply committed to the brand. Tune in for an authentic conversation between Lance and Phil Kafarakis, President and CEO of IFMA. You won’t want to miss it! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtfqsb_R Apple Music: https://lnkd.in/gMNMCefA SoundCloud: https://lnkd.in/geruVsKa
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We’re thrilled to welcome our 2025 Next Gen Execs cohort! Next Gen Execs consist of individuals within IFMA membership who exhibit inspirational leadership skills, dedication to the industry, inclusive behavior, thought leadership, and display potential for executive positions. Don’t miss the chance to network with these emerging leaders at the Presidents Conference this November! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjVas4ru Nancy Amato, Sr. Sales Manager National Foodservice, The Hershey Company Katie Beth Axton, Sr. Sales Manager Prepared Foods, Wayne-Sanderson Farms Mathilde Baranger-Albert, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Choco Lesley Barinka, Area Manager, Hormel Foods Morgan Beaty, Senior Account Executive, National Distribution, P&G Professional Keith Bogdan, Director, Revenue Mgmt & Analytics, Rich Products Richelle Borrelli, Senior Manager, National Accounts Foodservice Sales, Pepsico Lisa Brooks, Director, Customer Growth, The Coca-Cola Company Michael Carroll, Sales Director, Kerry Jocelyn Carter, Marketing Director, Kerry Amanda Coulombe, Regional Vice President Corporate Accounts, Ecolab Inc Devyn Curless-Clark, Director of Non-Commercial Sales, High Liner Foods Suzanne Cwik, Director Professional Services, Tibersoft Jeff Fikar, Director of Product Management - Revenue Management, Ventura Foods Wilson James, Director, National Foodservice Sales, Pepsico Mallory Jones, Marketing Operations Manager - Digital & Content, Simplot Global Food Rob Ketchum, Director of National Account Sales, T. Marzetti Pasquale LaRocca, Sr Manager Brand Marketing, Nestlé Professional Solutions Chris Little, Sr Director Commercial Development, Nestlé Professional Solutions Glenn Lobo, Director, R&D Services, Ventura Foods Andrew Mankus, Director of Operations, UMass Amherst Ryan McBreen, Director, National Restaurant Sales, PepsiCo Francesco Montrone, Food Solution E-Commerce Lead, Uniliver Food Solutions Rafael Morales, Non-Commercial Account Leader, Cargill Jamie Morrison, Director, Customer Strategic Insights, The Coca-Cola Company Zach Olsen, Sales Vice President, Central Zone, BUNN Rebecca Pearson, Manager, Industry Leadership, The Coca-Cola Company Jen Rosman, Associate Director of Customer Development, Unilever Food Solutions Steven Rothenberg, Area Manager, Hormel Foods Sarah Shaffield, National Account Manager, High Liner Foods Anne Torregrossa, VP, Client Services, Marriner Marketing Eric Vanderheyden, Director Category Marketing, Ventura Foods Dave Wicklund, Key Account Manager, Schreiber Foods
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🛑 Today is the hotel deadline for Presidents Conference! >>> More info: https://lnkd.in/gpiVnKcW
Psst. This is a reminder to book your hotel for Presidents Conference 2024. Join us at the beautiful Fairmont Scottsdale Princess located in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Sunday through Wednesday, November 3-6. You must book your lodging yourself, the Presidents Conference hotel block closes on October 7. Oh and if you haven't registered, there is still some time: https://lnkd.in/gaa7fRHD
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📅 Join the Webinar Tomorrow at 11:00 AM CDT Join us for Off Peak Dining in College & University as leaders from IFMA's Foodservice Leadership Council share their insights on how they are adapting to these changes and what they need from their suppliers to support the evolving demands of their students. Register now >> https://lnkd.in/gFdyRT_c Whether you're a supplier, operator, or part of the food-away-from-home ecosystem, this is your chance to hear from the decision-makers shaping the future of campus dining. Hear directly from those on the front lines of this transformation in dining habits, including Shawn Hoch from NC State, Colleen Wright-Riva from University of Maryland, and Dustin Cutler from Cornell University. This webinar is sponsored by: Custom Culinary, Nestlé Professional Solutions, The Hershey Company, and Wayne-Sanderson Farms
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We’re thrilled to have Jennifer Hatcher, FMI- The Food Industry Association Chief Public Policy Officer and Senior Vice President Government & Member Relations leading “The Legislative & Regulatory Ladle” session during Presidents Conference. Hear an insider's perspective on what may be ahead for the food-away-from-home industry under a new Administration and Congress. Register for Presidents Conference: https://lnkd.in/gaa7fRHD