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There are a few days left to apply for scholarships to attend UID application. The UID scholarships, valued at $995, allow recipients to attend the March 5-8, 2012 program at Indiana University/Purdue University in Indianapolis. (Participants pay for their own travel, hotel and some meals). Additionally, an extra $300 travel stipend will be awarded to…

It will come as no surprise to most dealers that many manufacturers are very frustrated by the current market structure, with many dealers almost entirely dependent on back-end buying group rebates for their profitability. “E&S distribution is clearly broken,” one manufacturer told me recently. Of course, it was cocktail hour, but there were also a…

Two broadline distributors and the leader of the nation’s largest foodservice distribution cooperative will be honored next month with the BiRite Foodservice, Brisbane, Calif., will receive the IFMA Excellence in Distribution Award. The broadliner is being recognized for demonstrating excellence in management and leadership, customer relations, supplier relations and industry/community contributions. UniPro Foodservice, will receive…

Legacy is based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. It also owns the Blakeslee, General Foodservice, Greenfield World Trade, Maxx Cold, Omega Juicers, and Zeroll brands.

Whether due to natural disasters or the economic downturn, it’s been a year of volunteering time and donating goods to food banks and community kitchens. Do you have an operator customer who merits honors for outstanding community service? Do you know a restaurant entrepreneur deserving of attention for living the American dream? Consider nominating them…