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Inside the Mind of Smoothie King’s CIO

In this thought-provoking interview, Chris Andrews, CIO of Smoothie King, shares business, technology, and leadership insights. His effectiveness as CIO lies in his cross functional...

International Food and Beverage Technology Association Adds Industry Leaders as New Board Members

Washington, D.C., November 16, 2020 – The International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA) announced the newest addition to the association, appointing five food and...

OPERATOR CHECKLIST & CONSIDERATIONS DURING COVID-19

By: Larry Reinstein, Founder, LJR Hospitality Ventures The major topics to date for operators: Cost reduction and developing a cash strategy Making decisions on the...

CLARION EVENTS FOOD & BEVERAGE SHOWS ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

NEW YORK, NY, March 8, 2020 – Clarion Events, producers of three leading restaurant & foodservice trade shows and conferences announced today at the International...

Restaurant & Bar Tech Live

The IFBTA is thrilled to partner with the Prysm Group on their premier restaurant technology event of the year. On the 19th & 20th November,...

CHART and IFBTA Announce Industry Partnership

WESTFIELD, N.J.–The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) has announced a partnership with The International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA), a nonprofit trade...

Restaurants rethink menu strategy as snacking spreads

More consumers are eschewing lunch in favor of an afternoon snack Originally from NRN – by Fern Glazer Consumers are saying later to lunch as...

CES 2017 Recap

2017 marked the 50th year of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The IFBTA was there to cover the newest in consumer technologies and...