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March 2025: Welcome Our New Members

From custom ingredient systems and sustainable food products to premium coffee and specialty oils, these industry leaders offer innovative solutions for foodservice and manufacturing.

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Our New Focus on The News

The association is expanding its commitment to fact-based industry insights with a new news and media platform. Led by veteran journalist Peter Romeo, this initiative will provide timely updates, analysis, and expert perspectives on legislative and b

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2025 Silver Plate Award Winners Announced

Announcing the winners of the 71st annual Silver Plate Awards, recognizing excellence across eight food-away-from-home categories. The Gold Plate winner will be revealed at the Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration on May 17, 2025, in Chicago.

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February 2025: Welcome Our New Members

Discover the newest companies joining our diverse membership community! From innovative food manufacturers to top-tier service providers and supply chain experts, meet the latest members shaping the food-away-from-home industry.

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2025 Gold & Silver Plate Celebration to include Legends Award

For the first time since the pandemic, the NRA Legends Award will return to the Gold and Silver Plate Awards Ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, May 17 in Chicago.

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Our 2024 Year in Review

2024 marked a pivotal year as we rebranded the association to reflect our commitment to the entire food away from home ecosystem. Explore our major achievements and enhanced collaboration among manufacturers, operators, and distributors.

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January 2025: Welcome Our New Members

Welcome manufacturers Genera, Hain Celestial, International Food Solutions, and Marra Forni, offering sustainable packaging, better-for-you foods, global flavors, and cutting-edge brick oven technology. Plus, Metafoodx, using AI to reduce food waste.

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Expanded Roles Announced at IFMA The Food Away from Home Association

Expanded roles for Mike Schwartz, Charlie McConnell, and Courtney Sriha are set to enhance member engagement, insights, and event programming. Learn how these strategic moves support the food-away-from-home industry's growth.

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Presidents Conference Culinary Recap

Sponsors showcased products in multiple areas, meals, and receptions throughout the conference. Part of the interactivity of the conference was in experiencing culinary innovation and sharing meals and snacks throughout the event.

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December 2024: Welcome Our New Members

Discover the newest additions to our diverse membership community: Great Foods, a leading food manufacturer; Leanpath, a service provider tackling food waste; and Southwest Traders, a trusted supply chain leader.

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A Message from Our Board Chair

It has been an honor to serve as the Association’s board chair for 2024. I am both extraordinarily proud of everything that we have accomplished and blown away by how quickly the year has flown by.

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Foodservice Leadership Councils Announce 2025 Officers

IFMA The Food Away from Home Association oversees five Foodservice Operator Councils (FLCs) that are made up of 150+ operator individuals. The councils represent the major segments of foodservice: Elementary & Secondary Schools, College & University,

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November 2024: Welcome Our New Members

Discover our newest members! Explore innovative Manufacturers like Dr. G’s Ingredients™, SOLATO, and Synergy Flavors®, plus Service Providers like Accenture, Starfish Technology, and XCEED Foodservice Group.

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2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors

Meet the 2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, led by Teri Trullinger of Cargill as Board Chair. Explore the association's leadership, initiatives, and vision for the future of the food away from home industry.

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Introducing Our New Brand Identity: IFMA The Food Away from Home Association

Our new name is purposeful and sets a clear and powerful message about who we are as an organization.

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Introducing IFMA The Food Away from Home Association

After decades of branding itself the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA), a new identity for the 72-year-old organization was revealed today - IFMA The Food Away from Home Association.

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IFMA Celebrates Leadership with 2024 Industry Awards

IFMA will be presenting awards to eight food-away-from-home champions during the association’s 2024 Presidents Conference in Scottsdale, AZ.

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IFMA Next Gen Execs Named for 2025

IFMA Announces 2025 Next Gen Execs: A professional development program for future leaders in the food-away-from-home industry. With 30+ new members, the program fosters executive growth, networking, and industry collaboration, kicking off at the 2024

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September 2024: Welcome IFMA's New Members

Discover IFMA's new manufacturer members, including Flowers Foods, PRETZILLA®, and West Liberty Foods. These industry leaders bring diverse expertise in bakery goods, pretzels, and protein solutions, contributing to innovation, sustainability, and ex

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Cultivating Leadership Connections: Insights from IFMA Next Gen Execs Meeting

Explore leadership insights from the IFMA Next Gen Execs meeting, featuring Sharon Eliatamby, a 2023 IFMA Silver Plate winner. Learn how IFMA fosters leadership and network growth in the food-away-from-home industry.

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August 2024: Welcome IFMA's New Members

Discover leading family-owned businesses like Broadway Industries, J.T.M. Food Group, and RJ Schinner, specializing in sustainable packaging, innovative food processing, and janitorial supplies. Learn more about their award-winning products and long-

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Nominations Open for 2025 IFMA Board of Directors

Join the IFMA board and help shape the future of the food-away-from-home industry. We're seeking senior executive leaders with a passion for servant leadership and a strong background in the food industry.

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July 2024: Welcome IFMA's New Members

Welcome the latest addition to IFMA's membership community! Each month IFMA highlights the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community.

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IFMA Announces New Foodservice Leadership Council: Sales Agency FLC

Building on the success of IFMA’s five Operator Foodservice Leadership Councils (FLC), IFMA is expanding its network by adding a council that will serve the Sales Agency community.

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Future Foodservice Spotlight: Megan Darga

Megan is a 2023 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient. Megan is a 2023 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient. She attends the University of Illinois and is studying Hospitality Management.

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The 2024 IFMA Education Foundation Summit

Featuring top industry talent and six universities, the IFMA Education Foundation Summit provided valuable insights into career success, leadership, and industry trends.

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May 2024: Welcome IFMA's New Members

Welcome the latest additions to IFMA's membership community! Each month IFMA highlights the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community.

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Highlights of IFMA’s 2024 Gold & Silver Plate Weekend

Nearly 600 industry leaders gathered at Chicago’s Union Station to honor the foodservice industry’s best. The event featured inspiring mentors, the recognition of eight Silver Plate winners, and Chris Tomasso receiving the coveted Gold Plate Award.

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IFMA's 2024 Gold Plate Award Goes to Chris Tomasso

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) presented food-away-from-home's highest honor, the Gold Plate Award, to the President & CEO of First Watch Restaurant Group

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IFMA Food Industry Pulse Newsletter

IFMA is taking a leadership role as an agent of change, fostering increased engagement across the food-away-from-home sectors. As part of this effort we are proud to announce the Food Industry Pulse Newsletter!

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IFMA Selects Datassential as Preferred Partner for Food-Away-From-Home Sales Intelligence

With a history spanning more than a decade, the partnership leverages new and exclusive insights from Datassential’s industry insights and sales intelligence solutions to drive additional IFMA member value.

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April 2024: Welcome IFMA's New Members

Welcome the latest additions to IFMA's membership community! Each month IFMA highlights the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community.

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Future Foodservice Spotlight: Amelia Pettit

Amelia is a 2023 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient. She attends the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and is studying Hospitality Management. She shares why she wants to work in the foodservice industry.

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Fostering Cooperative Efforts: IFMA Brings Companies Together

Learn how IFMA's Bowl Program brought together foodservice operators and manufacturers to create innovative, nutritious menu items for healthcare facilities.

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Culinary Highlights of COEX 2024

From innovative dishes at the opening reception to chef-led creations at Menu-a-thon, immerse yourself in the flavors that defined IFMA COEX 2024 in Kansas City.

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COEX 2024: Evolution Engaged

IFMA’s Chain Operators EXchange (COEX) brought several hundred operators, food manufacturers, suppliers, and industry service providers to Kansas City, MO, March 3 to 5. Explore all the highlights at this years event!

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Future Foodservice Spotlight: Brendan Quinn

Brendan Quinn is a 2023 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient. He attends Michigan State University and is studying Hospitality Business. He shares why he wants to work in the foodservice industry.

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March 2024: Welcome IFMA's New Members

Welcome the latest additions to IFMA's membership community! Each month IFMA highlights the newest companies that make up our diverse membership community.

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February 2024: Welcome IFMA's New Members

Welcome the latest additions to IFMA's membership community! February 2024 welcomes esteemed manufacturers and innovative service providers. Discover what they companies have to offer.

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Future Foodservice Spotlight: Madison Lindsey

Madison Lindsey, a 2023 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient and a student at Purdue University studying Hospitality and Tourism Management shares why she wants to work in the foodservice industry.

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IFMA Names Technomic Preferred Partner for Menu and Foodservice Distributor Insights

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA), serving the food-away-from-home industry for 70+ years, and Technomic, the leader in foodservice insights, have formally established a preferred partner relationship whereby Technomic wi

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IFMA 2023 Year in Review

IFMA is a 70-year-old organization that is ready to take on the future! We bring together a legacy of industry experience with a hunger for collaboration, innovation, and connection.

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Future Foodservice Spotlight: Bryce Leach

Bryce Leach is a 2023 IFMA Education Foundation scholarship recipient. He attends Northern Arizona University and is studying Hotel and Restaurant Management.

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IFMA Announces Staff Promotions Supporting Events, Awards Programs, and Technology Goals

President and CEO of IFMA, Phil Kafarakis, just announced the promotion of two staff members in support of the organization’s new Level Up 2027 long-range plan.