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Finding Growth That Sticks
Finding Growth That Sticks

Verne Harnish hits the FEDA Executive Leadership Conference stage to help foodservice distributors and manufacturers build companies that don’t buckle when growth kicks in. Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2026


Preparing for the Great Wealth Transfer Starts Inside the Family Business
Preparing for the Great Wealth Transfer Starts Inside the Family Business

Effective succession planning requires more than naming a successor — it demands coordinated planning across ownership, governance, tax, and leadership to preserve enterprise value across generations. Continue Reading

Date posted06/29/2026


Vision Forward: Matching Members’ Passion
Vision Forward: Matching Members’ Passion

As FEDA enters its next chapter, the association’s incoming president and CEO emphasizes member connection, adaptability, and accelerating the work already underway. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Durham
Date posted06/29/2026


Know Your Players: How the Hunter-Farmer Sales Model Drives Growth for Distributors
Know Your Players: How the Hunter-Farmer Sales Model Drives Growth for Distributors

Three distribution executives share how they define sales roles, manage handoffs, and align talent to maximize both customer acquisition and account growth. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/29/2026


What a Tech Revolutionary Can Teach Foodservice Equipment
What a Tech Revolutionary Can Teach Foodservice Equipment

As data solutions and artificial intelligence reshape how businesses operate, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s playbook offers distributors a timeless guide for navigating disruption. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/29/2026


An Inside Look at the Forces Reshaping Distribution
An Inside Look at the Forces Reshaping Distribution

In delivering the State of the Industry Reports, CEOs Jameel Burkett and Aaron Brown will detail how distributors and manufacturers are responding to economic, supply chain, and digital transformation pressures. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/29/2026


Inside the Digital Supply Chain
Inside the Digital Supply Chain

At the FEDA Tech Talks, Estes CIO Todd Florence will share how carriers are using AI, automation, and real-time data to improve transparency, address freight damage claims, and help create a more aligned supply chain. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/29/2026


Building Momentum for FEDA’s Next Chapter
Building Momentum for FEDA’s Next Chapter

Ashley Mueller and Emily Coveny are advancing FEDA’s strategic initiatives, educational programs, and conference development efforts. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/29/2026


Chairman's Message: There’s No Better Place to Figure Out Disruption
Chairman's Message: There’s No Better Place to Figure Out Disruption

Featuring speakers that truly lived transformation, this year’s FEDA conference brings together the programs and peer conversations our industry needs to turn today’s pressures into tomorrow’s advantages. Continue Reading

Postedby Marc Tell
Date posted06/29/2026


Industry Insights: Modernization Starts With Alignment
Industry Insights: Modernization Starts With Alignment

Technology alone won’t solve supply chain challenges. Real progress comes when distributors, manufacturers, and partners work together around common processes and standards. Continue Reading

Postedby j Schneider
Date posted06/29/2026


Embracing Connections and Transparency to Drive Efficiency
Embracing Connections and Transparency to Drive Efficiency

At the conference’s Distributor Focus panel, executives will share how improved data sharing, supply chain visibility, and shipping standards can drive operational improvements for the entire industry. Continue Reading

Postedby Ashley Mueller
Date posted06/29/2026


2026 Manufacturer Showcase
2026 Manufacturer Showcase

Explore the latest solutions from FEDA manufacturer members that are enhancing efficiency, improving ease-of-use, design, and eliminating inconsistency in today’s kitchens. Continue Reading

Date posted04/16/2026