Industry Partners

The Lempert Report

The Lempert Report with Phil Lempert is designed specifically for the B2B Food World with a focus on Marketing Analysis, Issues & Trends and now includes a news report from The Food Institute in every Thursday’s episode. For more than 25 years, Lempert, an expert analyst on consumer behavior, marketing trends, new products and the changing retail landscape, has identified and explained the impending trends. New episodes of "The Lempert Report" are uploaded every Tuesday and Thursday mornings, along with appropriate downloads and links. To contact Phil Lempert, please send an email to: phil@supermarketguru.com.

The IGA Coca-Cola Institute is a people development organization founded by IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) with the support of The Coca-Cola Company. For the last 20 years, they have been dedicated to providing learning resources for food retailers worldwide. They recognize that to remain relevant, retailers need to improve their performance everyday. This is why they provide training programs that are customizable, easy, effective and specialized for the food retail industry.

International Supermarket Management Class
October 2-7, 2011

This hands-on immersion program focuses on the independent retailer.  During this six-day class, 15 faculty members teach participants effective management skills to improve operations, financials, people performance and leadership.
The class brings together retailers from all over the world, providing a unique setting for sharing ideas, experiences and knowledge.  In a classroom setting and through group discussions, students learn as much from each other as from the faculty. View Details

Retail Executive Leadership Program
& Family Business
March 4-9, 2012

At this unique class, you will not only hear from renowned experts; you will also have the opportunity to participate in three-hour workshops designed to foster in-depth discussions in a collaborative environment. You and your colleagues will be able to openly explore critical issues that directly impact your business. Experts will be on hand for this joint program from two leading development organizations: the IGA Coca-Cola Institute and Disney Institute. View Details

National Association for the Specialty Food Trade

NASFT is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business. The organization has more than 2,700 current member companies throughout the U.S. and overseas.

 

International Foodservice Distributors Association

IFDA's members operate more than 700 distribution facilities and represent annual sales of more than $110 billion. These companies help make the food away from home industry possible, delivering food and other related products to restaurants and institutions - from the local pizzeria or burger shop to your favorite Italian restaurant or white tablecloth establishment, from nursing homes and hospitals to military mess halls and school cafeterias.

 

Independent Grocers Alliance

IGA is the world’s largest voluntary supermarket network with aggregate worldwide retail sales of more than $21 billion per year. The Alliance includes nearly 5,500 Hometown Proud Supermarkets worldwide, supported by 36 distribution companies and more than 55 major manufacturers, vendors and suppliers. IGA has operations more than 30 countries, commonwealths and territories.

 

Snack Food Association

SFA is the international trade association of the snack food industry representing snack manufacturers and suppliers. Founded in 1937, SFA represents over 400 companies worldwide. SFA business membership includes, but is not limited to, manufacturers of potato chips, tortilla chips, cereal snacks,pretzels,popcorn, cheese snacks, snack crackers, meat snacks, pork rinds,snack nuts,party mix, corn snacks, pellet snacks, fruit snacks, snack bars, granola,snack cakes, cookies and various other snacks.

 

The Art of Living With Marilu Henner

The Art of Living with Marilu Henner is a preeminent lifestyle show, covering health, travel, dining, fashion, interior design and family life, among other topics. The show is dedicated to keeping all members of the family well-informed, and airs on a variety of national and regional networks.
Food safety, health and wellness, nutrition, organics, food processing and manufacturing are some of the topics the television programs will address.

The Inside Business TV Show

The Inside Business TV Show with Fred Thompson takes a look at the inner workings of industries, trends and relevant issues that fuel our society. The show marries an unrivaled host, Fred Thompson, with a team of highly experienced producers. The result of which is a contemporary look at the world’s economy unrivaled in the educational television genre.
Food safety, health and wellness, nutrition, organics, food processing and manufacturing are some of the topics the television programs will address.