IFMA Reveals 2021 Silver Plate Award Recipients

May 27, 2021 IFMA

From the Silver Plate winners, one is chosen by the jury to receive the industry’s most prestigious recognition, IFMA’s Gold Plate Award, revealed for the first time during the live 67th annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration taking place virtually on September 14.

Lawrence Oberkfell, International Foodservice Manufacturers Association President & CEO, Returning to Industry at the Close of 2021

After 12 years successfully leading the largest foodservice manufacturers association, the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) and the IFMA Education Foundation, President & CEO Larry Oberkfell announced today that he will be stepping down when his contract ends at the close of 2021. Until then, he will continue to lead the Association and Foundation, and assist the Board leadership in the search for a new CEO.

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Launches Virtual Operator Engagement Toolkit

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) announced the launch of the Virtual Operator Engagement Toolkit, an online portal designed to give IFMA members actionable resources and best practices to execute go-to-market strategies through virtual communication channels.

IFMA Announces 2021 Executive Committee and Board of Directors

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) announced today the election of officers and directors to its 2021 Board of Directors.

Phil Hickey Receives IFMA Gold Plate Award

Phil Hickey, Chairman of Miller’s Ale House Restaurants, was named the 2020 Gold Plate Award recipient by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA). Hickey, representing the Chain Full Service category, was nominated by the Coca-Cola Company and was selected from an impressive slate of this year’s Silver Plate Winners.