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IFEC connects editors/writers and PR/marketing communicators who work with and within the foodservice B2B media. Get connected and join IFEC for the opportunities to share ideas, explore issues, and professional development.

Member Benefits

IFEC provides a vibrant community to build relationships, share your story, and learn from your colleagues. You’ll be able to connect and get the inside scoop on what’s happening in the industry. Check out the huge benefits members enjoy in IFEC!

IFEC Conference

Join us in Chicago, Illinois
at our annual conference to be held October 28th & 29th, 2024.

IFEC 2024 Industry Trends Report

Food City of the Year

Cuisine of the Year

Nostalgic Food of the Year

Flavor Ingredient of the Year

“...Professional and personal bonds...”

“IFEC provides a place for editors and publicists to form warm, mutually respectful professional and personal bonds — a place that could never exist in the consumer media world.”
Pat Cobe, Senior Editor, Restaurant Business

“...Editorial Relationships and Structure...”

“I have relied on IFEC for over twenty years to provide editorial relationships and structure for the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) public relations program.”
Don Odiome, Retired Vice President Foodservice, Idaho Potato Commission

Latest News

IFEC 2024 Trends Report Showcasing Member Insights

International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) Unveils 2024 Trends Report Showcasing Member Insights Industry insiders share savvy predictions and pet peeves. Pleasant Valley, N.Y., February 1, 2024 —The International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) announces...

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Upcoming Events

Important Dates

March 13, 2024 1:00 PM Eastern Time,  IFEC Insight Hour:
Topic: “How I use AI Everyday”, with Mike Kostyo, VP Menu Matters
for IFEC members only with registration
April 18, 2024 3:00 PM Eastern Time: Virtual Meet the Press
for IFEC members only with registration
May 20, 2024 Bubbles ‘n Biz: IFEC Networking Event at the Restaurant Show, Chicago

 

Sponsorship Opportunities 2024 Bubbles 'n Biz IFEC Networking Event at NRA

From January 1, 2024, 12:00 am to May 20, 2024, 3:35 pm

More Information

Thank you to our 2023 IFEC in Louisville “Bourbon, Bites & Bluegrass” Conference Sponsors

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
American Egg Board
American Lamb Board
Arctic® Apples
Aussie Beef & Lamb
Barilla America
Boxed Water
Emmi Roth
General Mills Foodservice
Idaho Potato Commission
Javo Beverage Company
Kellanova
Kikkoman Sales USA, Inc.
La Brea Bakery
Land O’Lakes Foodservice
McCain Foodservice Solutions
Motif FoodWorks
National Mango Board
National Watermelon Promotion Board
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission
Otis Spunkmeyer
Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service
Real California Milk
Reser’s Foodservice
Stacey Kane, Fractional CMO
The Watkins Co.
Tillamook
Tyson Foods
Washington Red Raspberry Commission
Wisconsin Cheese