Flavor & The Menu Competitors

As the thought leader for the food world, the CIA develops and delivers vital initiatives through strong partnerships with education and industry leaders such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Marriott, Compass Group, and Hestan. CIA’s bachelor's, master’s, and associate degrees help professionals advance their careers and prepare for the emerging needs of the dynamic food and hospitality industry. CIA-led conferences, invitational retreats, collaboratives, annual reports, and digital media help foodservice professionals guide the next wave of change crucial to the industry. Many leading companies and organizations—Google, PepsiCo, and Unilever to name just a few—turn to CIA Consulting for business solutions and custom continuing education programs for food professionals. And the college’s exclusive, supportive network of 50,000+ alumni lead every segment of the food world and often looks to hire fellow grads.

Welcome to Food & Wine Pro, our trade-focused program centered around one simple premise: Doing good is good for business. It's an insider’s guide to food and drink industry news that celebrates smart leadership, good business practices, and the enduring values of mentorship.

A Future plc company, SmartBrief is the industry leader in targeted business news. Serving over 6 million senior executives, thought leaders and industry professionals, SmartBrief is the leading digital media publisher of targeted business news and information by industry. By combining technology and editorial expertise, SmartBrief filters thousands of sources daily to deliver the most relevant industry news in partnership with more than 180 leading trade associations, professional societies, nonprofits and corporate entities. SmartBrief's data-driven advertising solutions enable brands and media agencies to reach engaged and relevant audiences using display, video and content marketing platforms.