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Industry Events: Gold & Silver Plate Awards, Presidents Conference, COEX
Research & Insights: Foodservice Industry Forecasts, Consumer & Operator Research
Education & Training: Webinars, Workshops, Operator Guidebooks
Membership Services: Networking, Best Practices Sharing, Advocacy
IFMA – The Food Away from Home Association – is the leading nonprofit trade association for the food-away-from-home industry, representing manufacturers, distributors, operators, and suppliers in the U.S. and globally. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, IFMA has served as a pivotal industry convener for over 70 years, driving collaboration, innovation, and performance across the entire supply chain. Formerly known as the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, IFMA rebranded in 2023 to reflect its broader mission supporting all facets of the dynamic away-from-home food ecosystem.
IFMA exists to connect and advance the interests of food-away-from-home stakeholders by offering actionable insights, best practices, strategic networking, and thought leadership. The association facilitates partnerships between foodservice manufacturers, operators, and distributors while offering professional development programs and proprietary market research to its members.
IFMA delivers value through a structured portfolio of events, research tools, and membership services:
Industry Events:
Research & Insights:
Education & Training:
Membership Services:
IFMA’s strength lies in its multi-stakeholder model, bringing together the full spectrum of foodservice participants under one organizational umbrella. Key differentiators include:
The association fosters transparency and standardization in areas such as category growth, distributor partnerships, and menu innovation.
As a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, IFMA does not publish conventional financials but maintains transparency through IRS filings and annual reports. Key figures include:
As a trade association, IFMA does not ship physical products. However, it facilitates the exchange of operational, market, and educational resources across:
All reports and research are digitally distributed to members and partners through the IFMA portal.
IFMA serves a broad membership base within the foodservice ecosystem:
The association’s programming is designed for C-level executives, category managers, sales and marketing leaders, and strategy professionals.
IFMA also supports diversity and inclusion initiatives, sustainability advocacy, and workforce development strategies within the foodservice space.
The association partners with accredited research and policy firms to maintain accuracy and objectivity in all reports.
“IFMA is the heartbeat of the foodservice industry. Their insights and events help us anticipate changes and align our strategy.” – SVP of Marketing, Top 10 Food Manufacturer
“No other organization offers this depth of research and operator access. It’s essential for our national accounts team.” – Director of Foodservice Sales, Packaging Supplier
