IFMA The Food Away from Home Assocation named the nine recipients of its 2026 Silver Plate Awards. 

The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation today announced their 2026 board officers, directors, and trustees. Mike Axiotis, CEO and president of Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands, will serve as chair of the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors, and Carrie Leishman, president and CEO of the Delaware Restaurant Association, will serve as chair of the NRAEF Board of

Mary Freundlich was appointed president of the international board of directors for 2026 by Les Dames d’Escoffier International,a global organization dedicated to advancing and supporting women leaders in food, beverage. In addition, LDEI also unveiled a collection of newly elected slate of officers and chapter liaisons.

The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management recognized 21 up-and-coming foodservice professionals with its 2025-26 Rising Stars recognition and the members of the Julie Flik Rising Star Continuation Program.

The School Nutrition Association introduced Stephanie Dillard, MS, SNS, as its president for the 2025-26 School Year. Dillard also serves as child nutrition director for Enterprise City Schools in Alabama.

The National Association of College & University Food Services honored the contributions of four individuals with its annual awards and recognized the culinary excellence of collegiate dining chefs via its annual competition. The organization also recognized member institutions with the Grand Prizes for its Loyal E. Horton Dining, Nutrition and Sustainability Awards.

The National Association of College & University Food Services named Christopher Toote, Ph.D., D.Min., MBA, executive director of UChicago Dining at the University of Chicago, as its 68th chairperson. NACUFS also introduced its 2025-2026 chairperson elect and six members elected to its board of trustees.

The Association for Healthcare Foodservice recognized the contributions and careers of eight individuals with its annual awards.

The National Restaurant Association introduced Karl Dahlgren as its chief product officer and Judy Mulcahy as its chief operating officer.

Neal Lavender of JPS Health will become president of the Association for Healthcare Foodservice, effective January 1, 2026. Angela O’Neil of Hunterdon Medical will be the association’s president-elect.

The School Nutrition Association presented its 2025 National Industry Member of the Year Award to Gayle Swain, manager of non-commercial markets for Cambro Manufacturing Company.

SEFA, a dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group recognized the contributions of some of its member companies and suppliers through a series of annual awards. Specifically, SEFA named Action Sales its Member of the Year and Atosa USA its Supplier of the Year.

The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management recognized four individuals with the organization’s annual Directors’ Awards and named the recipient of its 2025 Rising Young Professional Award.

The Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry introduced its new roster of officers. Specifically, Stephanie Perry, Permul Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, was named 64th president of MAFSI.

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) recognized 42 allied industry leaders with its Doctorate of Foodservice Award for their contributions to their associations and the industry at-large.

Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) named its 2025 board of directors and executive committee. The new leadership team is poised to drive the non-profit organization's mission of advancing gender equity and creating opportunities for women in the workplace forward.

The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) named their 2025 board officers, directors, and trustees.

The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management Foundation introduced the 10 individuals that comprise its 2025 - 2026 Board of Directors. The board members are volunteers elected by the SHFM membership and represent all facets of the industry, including a board-appointed student board advisor.

For the third quarter of 2024, sales of foodservice equipment and supplies came in at a negative 0.6% overall, per the ...

Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) named Stephanie Jaeger president and Kate Howell as third vice president for the international board of directors.

Allied Buying Corporation, a dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group, honored its suppliers with several annual awards.

The team from Endeavor Health was named the 2024 National Healthcare Foodservice Culinary Champions by the Association for Healthcare Foodservice. The team Endeavor Health team consisted of Wes Lieberher and Mynor Garcia. They were presented with a gold medal for their efforts.

The National Association of College & University Food Services honored the contributions of 10 individuals with its annual awards and recognized the culinary excellence of collegiate dining chefs via its annual competition. The organization also recognized member institutions with the Grand Prizes for its Loyal E. Horton Dining, Nutrition and Sustainability Awards.

The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) named Rahul Shrivastav the organization’s 67th chairperson and added five members to its board of trustees. Shrivastav serves as executive director of dining and hospitality at Indiana University.

The National Association of College & University Food Services announced the gold, silver and bronze winners of the 2024 Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, Nutrition Awards and Sustainability Awards.

The National Association of Collegiate and University Food Services announced the six chefs that will compete in its annual culinary competition.

SEFA, a dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group recognized the contributions of some of its member companies and suppliers through a series of annual awards. Specifically, SEFA named Cook’s Direct its Member of the Year and Vollrath Company its Supplier of the Year.

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) announced the winners of its annual awards given to service members and military establishments of the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserves.

The Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management recognized a quartet of individuals with the organization’s annual Directors’ Awards and named the recipient of its 2024 Rising Young Professional Award.

Chris Tomasso, president and CEO of First Watch Restaurant Group is the recipient of the 2024 Gold Plate Award presented by the International Food Manufacturers Association.