Smithfield Culinary Named Overall Winner in International Foodservice Distributors Association Distributor's Choice Awards
Smithfield Culinary, a division of Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD), has been named the Overall Winner of the 2025 International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Distributor's Choice Awards. The company also secured additional awards in strategic partner and sales leader categories.
The recognition comes from foodservice distribution companies voting for manufacturers based on excellence in business and supply chain collaboration, product innovation, and sales and marketing support. Art Michaels, vice president of distributive sales, emphasized the company's commitment to cultivating meaningful relationships with industry stakeholders.
Smithfield Culinary's success is attributed to its collaborative approach, delivering innovation and quality through trend-driven insights and targeted campaigns. The company provides comprehensive training programs to enhance business operations and maintains a portfolio of brands including Smithfield®, Margherita®, and Smoke'NFast®.
Smithfield Culinary, una divisione di Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD), è stata nominata Vincitore Assoluto degli International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Distributor's Choice Awards 2025. L'azienda ha ottenuto anche ulteriori premi nelle categorie partner strategico e leader nelle vendite.
Questo riconoscimento arriva grazie al voto delle aziende di distribuzione alimentare che hanno valutato i produttori in base all'eccellenza nella collaborazione commerciale e della supply chain, innovazione di prodotto e supporto nelle vendite e nel marketing. Art Michaels, vice presidente delle vendite distributive, ha sottolineato l'impegno dell'azienda nel coltivare relazioni significative con gli attori del settore.
Il successo di Smithfield Culinary è attribuito al suo approccio collaborativo, che offre innovazione e qualità attraverso intuizioni orientate alle tendenze e campagne mirate. L'azienda fornisce programmi di formazione completi per migliorare le operazioni commerciali e mantiene un portafoglio di marchi tra cui Smithfield®, Margherita® e Smoke'NFast®.
Smithfield Culinary, una división de Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD), ha sido nombrada Ganadora General de los International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Distributor's Choice Awards 2025. La compañía también obtuvo premios adicionales en las categorías de socios estratégicos y líderes en ventas.
Este reconocimiento proviene de las empresas de distribución de servicios de alimentos que votaron a los fabricantes en base a la excelencia en la colaboración comercial y de la cadena de suministro, innovación de productos y apoyo en ventas y marketing. Art Michaels, vicepresidente de ventas distributivas, enfatizó el compromiso de la empresa en cultivar relaciones significativas con los actores de la industria.
El éxito de Smithfield Culinary se atribuye a su enfoque colaborativo, ofreciendo innovación y calidad a través de percepciones impulsadas por tendencias y campañas dirigidas. La empresa proporciona programas de capacitación integral para mejorar las operaciones comerciales y mantiene un portafolio de marcas que incluye Smithfield®, Margherita® y Smoke'NFast®.
스미스필드 요리는 스미스필드 푸드(Smithfield Foods, Nasdaq: SFD)의 한 부서로, 2025 국제 외식 유통 협회(IFDA) 배급사 선택 상에서 전체 수상자로 선정되었습니다. 이 회사는 또한 전략 파트너와 판매 리더 부문에서 추가 상을 수상했습니다.
이 인식은 음식 서비스 유통 회사들이 비즈니스 및 공급망 협업, 제품 혁신, 판매 및 마케팅 지원의 우수성에 따라 제조업체를 투표하여 이루어졌습니다. 아트 마이클스(Art Michaels) 배급 판매 부사장은 업계 이해 관계자와 의미 있는 관계를 발전시키려는 회사의 헌신을 강조했습니다.
스미스필드 요리의 성공은 트렌드 기반 통찰력과 목표 캠페인을 통해 혁신과 품질을 제공하는 협력적 접근 방식 덕분입니다. 이 회사는 비즈니스 운영을 개선하기 위한 포괄적인 교육 프로그램을 제공하며, Smithfield®, Margherita®, Smoke'NFast® 등 다양한 브랜드 포트폴리오를 유지하고 있습니다.
Smithfield Culinary, une division de Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD), a été nommée Gagnant Global des International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Distributor's Choice Awards 2025. L'entreprise a également remporté d'autres prix dans les catégories partenaire stratégique et leader des ventes.
Cette reconnaissance provient des entreprises de distribution de services alimentaires votant pour les fabricants en fonction de l'excellence dans la collaboration commerciale et de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, de l'innovation produit, ainsi que du soutien aux ventes et au marketing. Art Michaels, vice-président des ventes distributives, a souligné l'engagement de l'entreprise à cultiver des relations significatives avec les acteurs de l'industrie.
Le succès de Smithfield Culinary est attribué à son approche collaborative, offrant innovation et qualité grâce à des idées basées sur les tendances et des campagnes ciblées. L'entreprise propose des programmes de formation complets pour améliorer les opérations commerciales et maintient un portefeuille de marques incluant Smithfield®, Margherita® et Smoke'NFast®.
Smithfield Culinary, eine Division von Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD), wurde als Gesamtsieger der Distributor's Choice Awards 2025 der International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) ausgezeichnet. Das Unternehmen erhielt zudem zusätzliche Auszeichnungen in den Kategorien strategischer Partner und Vertriebspartner.
Diese Anerkennung basiert auf den Stimmen von Lebensmittelservice-Distributionsunternehmen, die Hersteller aufgrund von Exzellenz in der Geschäftszusammenarbeit, Innovation von Produkten und Vertriebs- und Marketingunterstützung bewerteten. Art Michaels, Vizepräsident für Vertriebsdistribution, betonte das Engagement des Unternehmens, bedeutungsvolle Beziehungen zu den Akteuren der Branche aufzubauen.
Der Erfolg von Smithfield Culinary wird auf den kollaborativen Ansatz zurückgeführt, der Innovation und Qualität durch trendspezifische Einblicke und gezielte Kampagnen liefert. Das Unternehmen bietet umfassende Schulungsprogramme zur Verbesserung der Geschäftsabläufe an und unterhält ein Markenportfolio, das Smithfield®, Margherita® und Smoke'NFast® umfasst.
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"It is an incredible honor to be recognized by our distributor partners for our contributions to the foodservice industry," said Art Michaels, vice president, distributive sales, non-commercial and corporate accounts for Smithfield Culinary. "Smithfield Culinary strives to cultivate meaningful relationships with all industry stakeholders, and we genuinely value the important role distributors play in our shared success."
These awards recognize foodservice manufacturers that exhibit excellence in business and supply chain collaboration, product innovation and sales and marketing support. Foodservice distribution companies vote for partner companies based on their professional opinion on doing business with manufacturers.
"It is a remarkable accomplishment to be recognized by distributors for excellence," said Mark S. Allen, president and CEO for IFDA. "We celebrate Smithfield Culinary's success and look forward to its continued contribution to the industry."
Collaboration remains key to Smithfield Culinary's success, and the commitment to helping partners thrive by delivering innovation and exceptional quality is met by trend-driven insights and targeted campaigns that drive results. Smithfield Culinary provides robust training programs that empower teams with the skills and expertise to elevate their business.
To learn more about Smithfield Culinary, please visit www.smithfieldculinary.com.
About Smithfield Culinary
With a dedication to culinary arts, innovation, and industry-leading sustainability, Smithfield Culinary leverages passionate chefs, culinary partners, and R&D to produce high-quality products that inspire chefs and consumers alike. Foodservice brands within the Smithfield Culinary portfolio feature
About Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD) is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with
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