Who We Are
About IFBTA
A nonprofit trade association promoting the use of technology across the global food and beverage industries.
Our mission
The International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA) is a nonprofit trade association that promotes the use of technology within the global food and beverage industries.
We focus on education, networking, certification, standards, research, and events, while aligning with other industry associations and groups in support of their technology related initiatives.
The IFBTA furthers the common business interests of the information technology industry by promoting the utilization of technology within all segments of the global food and beverage industry.
Governed by a board of top-level food and beverage IT executives, the IFBTA incorporates operator and supplier participation and input to promote technology education, networking, and solutions.
Every area of food & beverage technology
The IFBTA addresses all areas of technology used in and enabling the food and beverage industries — and more.
Infrastructure
Front of House
Back of House
Equipment
Food
Services
Board & staff
Leadership
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Ed Kruczek
CTO, Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands
Samuel Stanovich
SVP Franchise Leadership, Big Chicken
Michael Verdesca
CIO, Murphy USA
Every voice counts at our table
Operators, suppliers, consultants, press, associations, educators, and students — join the community shaping food and beverage technology.