Industry Events
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Virtual NEXT
Virtual NEXT is FER's online new equipment expo and trade show. Learn from experts, discover new products and explore what's NEXT in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry.
Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium
The biennial Multiunit Foodservice Equipment Symposium is a one-of-a-kind event for foodservice equipment decision makers from multiunit chains and noncommercial facilities.
Industry Excellence Awards Mixer
Held during the National Restaurant Association Show, our mixer-style event honors the winners of our annual Industry Excellence Awards. Not your typical awards ceremony, it's designed to foster conversations and comaraderie between thought leaders and influencers from the beginning to the end of the two-hour party.
FEATURED EVENTS
UPCOMING FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY EVENTS
Aug. 26-28, 2021
NAFEM 2021
Discover a world of foodservice equipment and supplies possibilities. The NAFEM Show is the world's leading biennial experience of innovative foodservice equipment and supplies for food prep, cooking, storage and table service from 600+ manufacturers.
Oct. 22-26, 2021
HOST 2021
Every two years, HostMilano provides the opportunity to showcase everything a successful bar or restaurant needs, from raw materials to semi-finished products, from machinery to equipment, from furnishings to tableware. Come to Host to find out more about the future trends.
EVENT COVERAGE
5 Things To Know About The NAFEM Show
It’s been a rocky year and a half, but many manufacturers—deemed essential businesses—kept going, creating new products. It’s showtime.
Three key considerations for educational foodservice
During the past year, school foodservice directors approached feeding students and staff with care and creativity. As students return to…
Dine-in or delivery, by design
Dining has taken on a different meaning for many Americans. In 2020, nearly 90% of consumers ordered takeaway, delivery or…
5 Key Takeaways From FER’s Virtual NEXT Event
From the U.K. to Nashville, Tenn., and beyond, challenges and changes in the foodservice industry have more parallels than one may suspect.
A Seat at the Table—How, Why Restaurants Should Join Social Justice Efforts
Restaurants, though largely relied upon to satiate appetites, are not without their unique underlying identities—and customers are increasingly conscious of aligning themselves with brands that reflect their own personal values.
2021’s Top Equipment and Supplies Trends
This past year, you learned a lot about your operation and your equipment and supplies needs. You’ve learned what you…
5 Key Areas to Help Manage Your Online Ordering Boom
Many foodservice operations watched online ordering grow their revenue during the past few years. However, during the pandemic, online ordering…
Be at the Center of the E&S Solutions for Your Operation
During the past year, our industry has experienced tremendous personal and professional loss. We’ve rallied and creatively worked together to…