What is Crave – The IFDA Podcast?
Episode 1: What is crave – the IFDA podcast
What is Crave – The IFDA Podcast?
Aired: April 22, 2025
Theme: Collaborate
Guest: Mark Allen, President & CEO, IFDA
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Episode 1 of Crave – The IFDA Podcast sets the stage for a new platform focused on delivering fresh leadership insights tailored for foodservice professionals. Kicking off the podcast, Mark Allen and Julien LeBlanc sit down for a candid conversation about the vision behind Crave — to deliver fresh leadership insights and provide foodservice professionals with the tools they need to thrive. Listeners will get a preview of what’s to come, including a mix of expert voices from both inside and outside foodservice, offering new ways to think about leadership and navigate the industry’s evolving challenges.
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Mark Allen, CEO & President, IFDA
Mark Allen has led IFDA since 2004, driving growth and innovation in the $382 billion foodservice distribution industry. Under his leadership, IFDA has expanded its influence through strategic initiatives that foster collaboration and industry progress. Previously, he held leadership roles at the Grocery Manufacturers of America, worked as a management consultant, and began his career in sales. Mark holds a B.S. in Marketing and Economics from SUNY Oswego and an M.B.A. from James Madison University. He lives in Leesburg, Virginia, with his wife, Lisa, and their three sons.
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