Great start to the first full day of #FDRS2026! Thanks to PA Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding, USDA Deputy Chief Economist Dr. Cindy Nickerson, and American Farm Bureau Federation Associate Economist Cameron Castillo for this morning's keynote.

Welcome to Hershey! The 67th FDRS Annual Conference starts Sunday. Registration: Sun 1-6 PM, Confection Hall Welcome Reception: Sun 6-7 PM, Magnolia A-D Keynote: Mon 8:30 AM, Empire A-D Safe travels, and see you this weekend. fdrsinc.org/wp-content/uploa…

TODAY is the final day to book your room at the Hershey Lodge for #FDRS2026 with our discounted group rate, as well as the deadline for student team registration! (And a quick reminder that Early Bird conference registration ends this Monday, Sept 7!)

Two important deadlines for #FDRS2026 in Hershey, PA. The hotel room block at the Hershey Lodge and Student Food Marketing Challenge registration are closing this Friday, Sept 4! Reserve & Register: fdrsinc.org/events/2026-fdrs…

The 2026 FDRS Student Food Marketing Challenge is fully in-person this year in Hershey, PA (Oct 4-5)! Students can win up to $1,000 by analyzing real-world food marketing strategies. Space is limited! Register your teams by Aug 31. Details: fdrsinc.org/student-food-mar…

Early Bird rate is official for the 2026 FDRS Conference in Hershey, PA! Join us October 3 to 7 at the Hershey Lodge for an incredible lineup of talks and tours. Register here: fdrsinc.org/events/2026-fdrs… #FDRS2026 #AgEcon #FoodDistribution #Conference

Update for #FDRS2026! All accepted talks have been notified. Congratulations to our presenters! Do not forget to register and book your room at the Hershey Lodge. We have an incredible lineup of speakers and tours planned for you this October! fdrsinc.org/events/2026-fdrs…

Registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 FDRS Conference in Hershey, PA! Join us October 3–7 at the Hershey Lodge. Secure your spot now and take advantage of our Super Early Bird rate before it ends on August 9! Register here: fdrsinc.org/events/2026-fdrs…

The deadline is approaching! Submit your abstract for the FDRS 67th Annual Conference by Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Join us Oct 3–6 in Hershey, PA to share your research, symposia, or teaching cases. Submit your proposal here: fdrsinc.org/2026-hershey-pa-…

10 Days Left! The deadline to apply for the FDRS Doug and Anne Richardson Research and Engagement Award is 15 June 2026. Submit your materials today! #FDRS #AgEcon #ResearchAward #FoodDistribution

Submit your work to FDRS 2026! 4 categories: research reports, updates, symposia, teaching cases. Deadline: June 15. Conference: Oct 3–6, Hershey PA. Submit here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #FDRS2026 #FoodDistribution

Call for Nominations! Recognize outstanding leadership and service within FDRS. Nominate a colleague (or yourself!) for the Frank Panyko Distinguished Service Award or the Patrick J. Byrne Emerging Leadership Award. Deadline: July 1, 2026. Submit to: [email protected]

Sweeten up your fall plans! Join us for the 67th Annual Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) Conference in Hershey, PA, Oct 3-7, 2026! Research sessions, networking, & more in the "Snack Food Capital of the World." Details: fdrsinc.org/2026-hershey-pa-…

FDRS Scholarship Awards close Friday, April 24: Graduate: $1,500 (Ph.D./MS Thesis/Case Study) Undergraduate: $1,000 Submit via dept head to [email protected] fdrsinc.org/fdrs-awards/ #FDRS #Scholarship #FoodDistribution

Applications open for 2026 FDRS Scholarship Awards! $1,500 for best Ph.D. Dissertation, M.S. Thesis & Case Study $1,000 for best Undergrad Research Paper travel stipend to our conference in Hershey, PA Deadline: April 24, 2026 Apply: fdrsinc.org/fdrs-awards/ #FDRS #Scholarship

From farm to festive table, the work of improving the food supply chain never stops. Happy Holidays from the entire FDRS Board of Directors! We are grateful for the dedication of our research and industry community. Wishing you a joyful season and a prosperous New Year. #FDRS

Welcome to our new #FDRS board members! VP Research: Dr. Linlin Fan (@penn_state), VP Industry Relations: Martha Montoya (@AgToolsInc), VP Gov't Relations: Logan Moss (@NASDA), and Directors: Dr. Ryan Loy (@UArkansas), Dr. Alexis Villacis (@OhioState), Dr. Felipe Peguero (@TAMU)!

A big thank you to our Past President, Dr. Esendugue Greg Fonsah (@universityofga), for his outstanding leadership! We're excited to welcome our new FDRS President, Dr. Samuel Zapata (@TAMU ), and our President-Elect, Dr. Maria Bampasidou (@TAMU )!

A major highlight of #FDRS2025 was the Student Marketing Challenge! Huge congratulations to our winners: 1st Place: University of Connecticut; 2nd Place: California State University - Fresno; 3rd Place: Zamorano University Incredible work from all teams! #FutureLeaders

Our final student award honor goes to Dr. Tina Kotsakou from Cal Poly! She is the winner of the Richardson-Applebaum Scholarship Award (Ph.D. Dissertation) for her work on the "Demand for Plant-Based Meat." (Advisor: Dr. Richard J. Sexton). A huge congratulations! #FDRS2025