We’re excited for Cheryl Fabrizi's perspective during the “The Challenges of the Sustainability Journey in the Away-From-Home Ecosystem” panel at our upcoming conference. Cheryl oversees a wide range of mission-critical services aimed at enhancing campus life for students, faculty, staff and guests. Register for access to all the conference sessions here: https://lnkd.in/gk64tgCd #IFMAworld #foodservice #foodawayfromhome #marketingandsalesconference2024
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA
Food Production
Chicago, IL 9,061 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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External link for International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA
- Industry
- Food Production
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
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- Nonprofit
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- 1952
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180 North Stetson
Suite #2250
Chicago, IL 60601, US
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How can you move your vendor-client relationship from transactional to authentic partnership? In this session, Megan Posenato and Geoff Whan will discuss developing strategic partnerships with case examples that illustrate how to establish first connections, manage expectations and more. Register for exclusive access to this session: https://lnkd.in/gk64tgCd #IFMAworld #foodservice #foodawayfromhome #marketingandsalesconference2024
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Here's an event you won't want to miss — International Foodservice Manufacturers Association - IFMA's Virtual #MarketingandSalesConference2024 is less than two weeks away where you'll find the Datassential team leading informative discussions and sharing valuable insights throughout the conference. Catch Datassential's Bridget Hegg, MBA, RDN as the event emcee and tune into these sessions with our experts: ➡️ Inside the 2024 Top Restaurant Chains Report | August 6th 11:15 am CST Want in on an exclusive session detailing the performance of the nation’s biggest chains, and what the fastest-growing chains say about the foodservice landscape today? Powered by Datassential, IFMA's preferred Business Intelligence partner, join Chief Customer Officer Colleen McClellan for an informative conversation on the key takeaways from the company’s annual Datassential 500 report that includes comprehensive financial data, regional insights and customer rankings on a number of key metrics from affordability to food quality and service. ➡️ College & University Overview: Latest Trends & Operator Behaviors at Colleges | August 7th 1:00 pm CST (On-Demand) Take a deep dive into the latest research on the College & University Segment. Amanda Torgerson, Associate Director at Datassential, will unpack college students’ top desires and habits along with operator behaviors and outlooks. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving C&U foodservice landscape. Learn more about the event, register for the sessions, and more here: https://hubs.la/Q02HY6160 #Datassential #IFMAworld #foodservice #foodawayfromhome
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♻️ Share this post with someone interested in sustainability in foodservice: Let’s get beyond the buzzwords of sustainability like compositing, recycling, and zero-waste and get into the strategy for implementing sustainability practices in your foodservice business. IFMA offers individual and corporate registration for this conference, register today: https://lnkd.in/gk64tgCd #IFMAworld #foodservice #foodawayfromhome #marketingandsalesconference2024
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Learn how your individual leadership style can impact brand culture and support the engagement and retention of top talent. Led by Sarah Lockyer, Chief Brand Officer, The Elliot Group she’ll explain the newly defined “Six Traits of Next-Level Leadership” and, organizations will see more engaged, innovative, and loyal teams working to drive businesses forward. We’re thrilled to hear more during Sarah’s session titled “Leading with Impact: How to Enhance Company Culture & Drive Retention” during our Virtual Marketing & Sales Conference. Register for exclusive access to the live session and session recording: https://lnkd.in/gk64tgCd #IFMAworld #foodservice #foodawayfromhome #marketingandsalesconference2024
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✨ Another memorable Foodservice Fundamentals™ at the IFMA Education Center with IFMA's Senior Director of Insights & Best Practices, Charlie McConnell! This class is the foodservice industry's longest-running training on the basics of the industry. The full-day training will get your team up to speed on this complex industry so that you all can start working strategically — faster. Sign up for future classes: https://lnkd.in/gq9DAagS #IFMAworld #FoodserviceFundamentals #FoodserviceCertificate
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Want in on an exclusive session detailing the performance of the nation’s biggest chains, and what the fastest-growing chains say about the foodservice landscape today? Powered by IFMA's preferred Business Intelligence partner, Datassential join Chief Customer Officer Colleen McClellan for an informative conversation on the key takeaways from the company’s annual Datassential 500 report that includes comprehensive financial data, regional insights and customer rankings on a number of key metrics from affordability to food quality and service. Register for access to this session and more here: https://lnkd.in/gk64tgCd #IFMAworld #foodservice #foodawayfromhome #marketingandsalesconference2024
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Today in the IFMA Education Center: 📚 Foodservice Fundamentals™ taught by IFMA's Senior Director of Insights & Best Practices, Charlie McConnell! This 1-day training in downtown Chicago gives an overview on the food-away-from-home industry including: 📊 How segments and processes are defined 🚚 How product flows through the supply chain 💵 How buyers are making decisions Find the class format that fits your schedule: https://lnkd.in/dSvdBXyf #IFMAworld #IFMAFoodserviceFundamentals #Foodserivce
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Some might say that January 20, 2026, is a good long while from now. After all, if you were invited to a wedding that’s nearly 18 months away, you wouldn’t be stressing out now about your travel plans. If you planned to move more than a year from today, you wouldn’t be packing this afternoon. But if you must make a substantial upgrade to the way your entire company maintains your business records, believe me; January 2026 is coming right up. Say ‘Hello’ to FSMA Rule 204 and its implementation deadline. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcFePmC9
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🌶️ Which spices, preparation methods, and dishes will have staying power in the coming years? What’s the next hot honey or plant-based beef? Powered by Technomic, Inc., IFMA’s preferred menu insights partner, this session “Forecasting Foods & Flavors” of the Virtual Marketing & Sales Conference will leverage Ignite Menu’s predictive tool (which uses artificial intelligence including machine learning and natural language processing). Led by Lizzy Freier you won't want to miss these exclusive insights! #IFMAworld #foodservice #foodawayfromhome #marketingandsalesconference2024 #menutrends Register: https://lnkd.in/gk64tgCd
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