The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) is a trade association representing commercial foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers. It was founded in 1948 and focuses on supporting the food-away-from-home industry through advocacy, education, research, and industry networking.
Industry advocacy on regulatory and legislative issues affecting foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers; support for manufacturing, trade, product standards, foodservice operations, and workforce/industry education; and charitable food insecurity initiatives through member engagement.
Primarily funded by member dues, trade show and association activities, sponsorships, and related industry programs.
Member companies across the commercial foodservice equipment and supplies industry; Feeding America is a prominent charitable partner; the organization also works through its board, officers, and member committees.
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