LAS VEGAS – Questex’s Bar & Restaurant Expo, the premier event for the bar and restaurant industry, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with IFMA The Food Away from Home Association, the leading organization uniting manufacturers, operators, distribution partners, and service providers in the food-away-from-home (FAFH) industry.
This partnership will bring the inaugural IFMA The Food Away from Home Association Pavilion to the 2025 Bar & Restaurant Expo, offering attendees a unique opportunity to explore industry innovations, understand emerging trends, and connect with influential leaders shaping the future of hospitality.
“As IFMA The Food Away from Home Association continues to transform, developing strategic partnerships that better serve our membership and advance our industry demonstrates our commitment to bringing innovation and unique solutions to our members,” said Phil Kafarakis, President and CEO, IFMA The Food Away from Home Association. “Given the premier event status that Questex’s Bar & Restaurant Expo has earned, it is the perfect place for us to showcase the benefits of being an Association member while also presenting our 2025 Food Away from Home Industry Forecast & Outlook. Attendee engagement at the show will lead to a more effective experience as both our organizations partner to differentiate the Expo.”
What to Expect in the IFMA The Food Away from Home Association Pavilion
· Interactive Education: Participate in two exclusive sessions featuring expert insights and actionable strategies to address industry challenges and drive innovation.
· Sampling Opportunities: Experience the latest trends in food and beverage with hands-on sampling from top manufacturers, inspiring fresh ideas for menus and operations.
· Networking with Industry Leaders: Meet IFMA The Food Away from Home Association Members—including manufacturers, operators, and other key players in a dedicated space designed to foster collaboration and meaningful connections.
Sponsors include Nestlé Professional Solutions, Kerry Foodservice, Nestle Premium Waters, and more.
“Partnering with IFMA The Food Away from Home Association reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional value to Bar & Restaurant Expo attendees,” said Tim McLucas, Market Leader, Hospitality Group at Questex. “The Pavilion will provide an exclusive space for collaboration and inspiration, equipping industry professionals with the tools and insights they need to succeed in today’s dynamic market. We are excited to welcome IFMA The Food Away from Home Association and its members to Las Vegas in 2025.”
Those interested in attending or exhibiting at the 2025 Bar & Restaurant Expo can visit www.barandrestaurantexpo.com for more information and press can register here. Bar & Restaurant Expo is a trade event and not open to the general public.
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About Bar & Restaurant Expo
Bar & Restaurant Expo has continued to evolve and mirror the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the hospitality industry. The event has been providing the specific tools that bar and restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry. The Bar & Restaurant Group is part of the Questex Travel & Hospitality Division and also produces World Tea News, World Tea Expo, World Tea Academy, as well as [https://bar%20&%20restaurant%20expo/]Bar & Restaurant Expo, Bar & Restaurant News, and Vibe Conference.
About IFMA The Food Away from Home Association
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.
About Questex
Questex helps people live better and longer. Questex brings people together in the markets that help people live better: hospitality and wellness; the industries that help people live longer: life science and healthcare; and the technologies that enable and fuel these new experiences. We live in the experience economy – connecting our ecosystem through live events, surrounded by data insights and digital communities. We deliver experience and real results. It happens here.
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