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Foodservice

Forecasting Slow Growth & Positive Future for Food Away from Home

Explore IFMA's latest projections for the retail foodservice segment, forecasting a 1.1% growth in 2024, with c-stores leading at 1.3%. Learn how inflation predictions have been adjusted and find out how different foodservice categories are expected to perform. Get all the insights into the foodservice industry's future with IFMA's industry projections.

Foodservice

How Convenience Stores Are Revolutionizing Food Offerings

Convenience stores are evolving from quick stops for snacks and drinks to destinations for quality food and beverages. A recent IFMA webinar revealed that 96% of c-store operators view foodservice as critical to their long-term success, with consumer spending on pre-prepared food and beverages expected to reach $43.8MM in 2024.

Snacks & Candy

The Current State of Snacking

Leverage snacking to fuel growth among younger generations and meet the cravings that pick up in the afternoon and late evening. Learn how consumers prefer all-day menus, and why bakery goods at breakfast and handhelds at lunchtime are winning choices.

Foodservice

Jon and Jen Corto: Micro market entrepreneurs and 2024 IFMA Silver Plate Award Honorees

Discover the inspiring journey of Jon and Jen Corto, former NFL player and MBA graduate turned Micro Market Entrepreneurs. Learn how they transformed their vision into Buffalo Strive, the largest independent food-vending operator in Buffalo, New York.