Food CEO Xchange

Food CEO Xchange
Food CEO Xchange

IFMA The Food Away from Home Association is a trade association founded in 1952. The organization empowers, nurtures, and connects an inclusive and diverse $1.5 trillion food-away-from-home ecosystem of manufacturers, distributors, operators, and others. By sharing insights, fostering best practices, and developing networking and educational opportunities through events, IFMA The Food Away from Home Association informs and instructs its members, and motivates change to improve both individual organizations and the food-away-from-home industry at large.

Episodes

  1. Special Edition: UnPHILtered

    4 DAYS AGO

    Special Edition: UnPHILtered

    Listen in and take a look to our inaugural Special Edition Food CEO Video Podcast “UnPHILtered.” It features Teri Trullinger from Cargill, our 2025 Board Chairperson; Hugh Roth from Pepsi Foodservice, our Chairman Emeritus and the 2024 Oberkfell Award winner; and Scott Barnewolt from PFG distribution. UnPHILtered was taped onsite at Presidents Conference 2024 and focuses on our #ifmaworld organization’s evolution. We're excited to enter a new era with new branding that symbolizes our #strongertogether mission. Also, we're extremely proud to have Teri take over Board leadership; she's the third female Chairperson in our 70+ year history.

    16 min
  2. Episode 03: Dick Tracy

    NOV 12

    Episode 03: Dick Tracy

    Dot Foods went from a little mom and pop business based out of a small Midwestern town in the 1960s to the largest foodservice redistribution company in the U.S. today. Episode Three of Food CEO Xchange, has our host, Phil Kafarakis, exploring the family-owned company's business model and history with Dick Tracy, CEO of Dot. He's the 12th child of Dot's co-founders and joined the family business full-time in 1991. Dot Foods has about 7,000 employees and had $8.6 Billion in revenue in 2022.

    29 min
  3. Episode 02: Lance Trenary

    OCT 8

    Episode 02: Lance Trenary

    Golden Corral has been experiencing incredible growth and customer satisfaction since the pandemic - here's your chance to hear why and how they're continuing to build on their success. Episode Two of Food CEO Xchange, has host Phil Kafarakis in conversation with Lance Trenary, President and CEO of Golden Corral Corporation. The company is a nearly two-billion-dollar organization with 35,000 employees and 500 restaurants across 42 states. Trenary is deeply committed to the brand; he has been a part of Golden Corral for 35+ years and has held virtually every leadership role within the company.

    24 min
  4. Episode 01: Frances Allen

    SEP 5

    Episode 01: Frances Allen

    In this first episode of Food CEO Xchange, host Phil Kafarakis sits down with Frances Allen, Former President & CEO at Checkers & Rally's. Frances, known for her expertise in revitalizing iconic brands, shares her insights from her leadership journey across major restaurant chains like Dunkin’ Donuts, Jack in the Box, Boston Market, Denny’s, and most recently Checkers & Rally's.

    31 min
  5. Episode 0: Introducing the IFMA Food CEO Xchange Podcast

    AUG 25

    Episode 0: Introducing the IFMA Food CEO Xchange Podcast

    Join the President & CEO of IFMA, Phil Kafarakis, on a journey into the minds of some of the most remarkable industry executives in food-away-from-home. Each episode is a personal conversation, giving you direct access to hard-won wisdom and practical insights from leaders who are shaping the future of the industry. Go beyond the headlines, hear their stories, and discover how these CEOs have achieved success. They'll share how they navigate industry trends, overcome obstacles, and build thriving businesses. Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting your food industry adventure, the IFMA Food CEO Xchange podcast has something for you. Get inspired, gain actionable strategies, and discover how to take your own career or business to the next level.

    8 min
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IFMA The Food Away from Home Association is a trade association founded in 1952. The organization empowers, nurtures, and connects an inclusive and diverse $1.5 trillion food-away-from-home ecosystem of manufacturers, distributors, operators, and others. By sharing insights, fostering best practices, and developing networking and educational opportunities through events, IFMA The Food Away from Home Association informs and instructs its members, and motivates change to improve both individual organizations and the food-away-from-home industry at large.

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    Food CEO Xchange
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  • Episodes
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