
IFMA & The Partnering Group to Create Industry Standard in Foodservice Category Management
IFMA is sponsoring the industry's first inclusive foodservice category management best practices initiative. The intent of the initiative is to provide the collaborative environment required to deliver a healthy and growing consumer advantage in the foodservice marketplace. Find out more about this groundbreaking initiative.

John Metz Receives Foodservice Industry’s Top Honor
John C. Metz, Jr. took home the Gold Plate award at the 59th Annual Gold & Silver Plate Celebration, May 20 in Chicago.

Best Practices for Foodservice New Product Development Revealed
IFMA's Center of Innovation Excellence has revealed four new Best Practices for Foodservice New Product Development (NPD). These practices come in the form of actionable tools that can be easily implemented into any current or developing new product process. Find out how they can help you improve your new product development process.

Future of Foodservice Student Spotlight: Aly Becraft
IFMA's Educational Foundation promotes the next generation of foodservice leaders. Learn how one student is using her foodservice internship stipend to further her studies in food science and nutrition.
New data gives members insight into consumers' foodservice decisions
Our industry has syndicated data on what has "happened" in foodservice, but little information on what's going to happen. No information on why a person chooses a venue, what affects their order or how can operators and manufacturer partners can affect those decisions. IFMA's Consumer Planning Program Committee is committed to creating action-oriented insights to understand consumer decisions in foodservice and drive demand.

Call for Nominations: IFMA Distributor Awards!
Do you work with a distributor who exudes excellence and is a prime example for others in the industry? If so, show a distributor your appreciation by nominating them for one of IFMA's Distributor Awards, presented at IFMA/IFDA Presidents Conference.







