🏆 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS! 🏆 It's time to shine a spotlight on the exceptional talent within our industry! Anyone in the foodservice sector is invited to submit a nomination for our prestigious awards. Plus, IFMA members who nominate a winning candidate will receive special recognition in promotional materials and at our awards celebration! 🗓️ Deadline for nominations: November 15, 2024. For over 70 years, IFMA has proudly celebrated outstanding and innovative operators in foodservice. Now, it's your chance to honor those who inspire excellence in our field! ✨ Nominate an operator today: https://lnkd.in/gUGYPvA8 Let's celebrate the brilliance in our industry together! 🎉 #IFMAWORLD
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA
Food Production
Chicago, IL 9,245 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
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
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- Nonprofit
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- 1952
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Chicago, IL 60601, US
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Take it from Charlie McConnell, IFMA’s Sr. Director of Insights and Best Practices, you won’t want to miss our in-person Foodservice Fundamentals ™ course. If you’re onboarding a new member to your team, or need a industry refresher, this is the right course for you. 📍 Chicago, IL 📅 November 12th 8:30AM – 3:30PM Register today: https://lnkd.in/g5br-kix
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Join IFMA and ArrowStream for the "Commodity Market Trends and Predictions for 2025" webinar tomorrow! Dive deep into the crucial commodity markets shaping the foodservice industry. Register now >> https://lnkd.in/gqi23CTD Our panel of experts from Arrowstream – including Matt Heckroth, VP of Product, Paul Savage, Director of Commodities, and John Goodwin, Senior Commodities Analyst – will guide you through the latest trends and challenges, ensuring you’re prepared for the year ahead. During the webinar you'll gain knowledge on: 📊 Market Analysis & Predictions - A comprehensive view of key commodity markets and expert forecasts on price trends and potential supply chain disruptions. 📈 Economic Outlook & Impact on Commodity Demand - Insight into how global growth prospects and trade policies will shape commodity demand in 2025. 🌍Geopolitical Factors - A look at how geopolitical tensions and policy changes could impact commodity supply and prices.
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Presidents Conference has been a premier industry event for over 60+ years. Join us this year to create lasting memories and lifelong connections! Experience intriguing speakers, exclusive in-person activities, engaging educational sessions, and outdoor celebrations. Deepen your understanding of the future of our industry, forge meaningful relationships with colleagues and customers, and make memories at this renowned annual event. ➡️ Register >> https://lnkd.in/gaa7fRHD
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IFMA celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day! Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on the second Monday in October, honors the culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples in the Americas. The first observance was in 1990 in South Dakota, and many states and cities have since adopted it. It serves as a time for education, reflection, and advocacy for Indigenous rights and sovereignty, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation and recognition of Indigenous histories and cultures.
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🚨 Last Call to Register: Commodities Webinar This Wednesday! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to get ahead of 2025’s commodity market trends. Join ArrowStream's experts for insights into price forecasts, supply chain dynamics, and the impact of global economic and geopolitical factors. Perfect for foodservice planners and procurement managers. Secure your spot today! #Webinar #LastCall #CommodityMarkets #Foodservice
➡️ 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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Company culture is a major key to success, listen for more insights from the Food CEO Xchange Podcast. ⬇️
💬 We've had zero turnover in three years...we're rewarding [teams] for sticking with us during the pandemic and then seeing us through this phenomenal growth. - Lance Trenary, President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation Listen to the Food CEO Xchange Podcast for more insight on winning company culture: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gtfqsb_R Apple Music: https://lnkd.in/gMNMCefA SoundCloud: https://lnkd.in/geruVsKa
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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
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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