IFMA The Food Away from Home Association is the premier association representing all facets of food-away-from-home

 

We are the industry hub for facilitating relationships and business opportunities. We prepare the way for you to form connections, both with industry partners and customers, as you collaborate to address current issues and relevant topics.

Be empowered to lead and build your industry presence as you gain a fresh perspective that will shape the future of your business and the food-away-from-home industry.

 

OUR MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

 

 MANUFACTURER   SUPPLY CHAIN  SERVICE PROVIDER  OPERATOR

MANUFACTURER

Companies that produce:

Food
Beverages
Equipment
Packaging
Ingredients
Cleaning Solutions



SUPPLY CHAIN

Companies that move goods:

Broadline Distributors
Specialty Distributors
Cash & Carry Providers
Redistributors





OPERATORS

Companies that serve consumers directly:

Commercial Restaurants
Non-Commercial Foodservice
K-12 Schools
Colleges & Universities
Healthcare
Business & Industry Dining
Convenience Stores
Grocery Foodservice
Foodservice Management

SERVICE PROVIDERS

Companies that support industry operations:

SaaS Solutions
Technology Platforms
Market Research Firms
Consulting Groups
Marketing Agencies
Sales Agencies
Financial Services


 

OUR MEMBERSHIP VALUE

 

Grow Your Foodservice Industry Network
 

Network during the Chain Operators Conference (COEX), Gold & Silver Plate Awards, Go2MarketEdge and Presidents Conference.

Participate in our communities through nominating emerging leaders (Next Gen) or industry changemakers (Silver Plate).

Gain brand recognition through event and media partnerships. 

 
Enhance Your Industry Data & Best Practices
 
Stay informed about best practices with foodservice specific data separated by segments and regions (IFMA Scope). 

Expand into new segments with actionable data and guides (Operator Guidebooks).

Exclusive insights such as the Datassential 500 Report, Expana Meat and Commodities Report, and more.   
 
Strengthen Your Teams Industry Knowledge
 

Enhance your team’s onboard with foodservice specific training like Foodservice Fundamentals, National Accounts Sales Training, and more. 

Continue your team’s professional development with weekly webinars from the community.