Company Profile
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association
Company Overview
Manufacturers, Operators, Distributors and Service Providers in the foodservice supply chain all engage IFMA as integral parts of its membership and partner community. From culinary and marketing to sales/supply chain, insights and executive leadership -- these professionals collaborate with IFMA to bring more innovative products, heightened efficiencies and better channel partner relationships to the industry. Collectively, this enables IFMA and its member/partner community to enhance the consumer’s enjoyment of the foodservice choice.
Through IFMA's Centers of Excellence IFMA enables the industry’s most dynamic professionals to focus on the critical issues affecting their business, while also co-creating value with operators. We do this through the IFMA Centers of Excellence, which create numerous opportunities for foodservices professionals to engage all year long.
Company History
Established in 1952, the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) provides leaders in the $600 billion foodservice industry with connections, insights and best practices needed to drive increased market share and operational excellence.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
Annual IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Celebration - Often called "The Academy Awards of Foodservice," the Gold & Silver Plate Awards have been considered one of the industry's most prestigious honors since its creation in 1954. IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Awards enables the industry to honor the nation's top operator talent. Annually, through a rigorous jury process, IFMA grants Silver Plate Awards in nine operator categories and honors one winner with the prestigious Gold Plate Award on the night of the Celebration.
Presidents Conference is the place "Where Leaders Meet." IFMA, NRA and IFDA come together to co-host this premier, top-to-top forum for senior-level operators, distributors and manufacturers. The annual invite-only strategic forum features major research on key supply-chain issues, deep dive discussions to help attendees gain in-depth key learnings on critical issues and networking opportunities for foodservice channel partners.
The IFMA Chain Operators EXchange (COEX)--created by operators, for operators--enables chain operators to take advantage of business building insights and create personal connections with leading manufacturers. With dozens of high-profile operators on the planning committee, the program is truly created for operators.
No other industry event provides as many opportunities to connect. At COEX, IFMA members and operators have numerous ways to engage, whether during organized one-on-one meetings, entertaining events or roundtable discussions. COEX is a one-of-a-kind networking opportunity for foodservice leaders.
Benefits
Insurance premiums are 100% Association paid. The Association provides regular contributions to the 401k plan.