CIA Press Releases

Hyde Park, NY, May 28, 2026 – CIA’s inaugural Food Is Life, Food Is Health Summit united chefs, healthcare leaders, and researchers to advance food as medicine.

Hyde Park, NY, May 15, 2026 – CIA and Prosper Company partner to help foodservice leaders advance healthier, more sustainable food systems through education and leadership.

Hyde Park, NY, April 21, 2026 – Global leaders gather at CIA’s Menus of Change Summit (June 2–4) to shape a healthier, sustainable, and profitable food system for 2035.

Hyde Park, NY, March 31, 2026 – CIA has named four industry veterans to its Board of Trustees. Their expertise spans leadership and technology, franchising, hospitality solutions, and communications.

Hyde Park, NY, March 24, 2026 – CIA announced the appointment of Beth Kramer as vice president of Development and Alumni Relations.

Hyde Park, NY, March 17, 2026 – On Monday, May 4, CIA will honor five outstanding food, beverage, and hospitality professionals with CIA Leadership Awards.

Hyde Park, NY, February 26, 2026 – CIA has been named the exclusive launch partner for MattsonIQ, an AI platform driving innovation in the global food industry.

Hyde Park, NY, February 19, 2026 – CIA partners with tRetail Labs to scale AI-driven foodservice advancing health, sustainability, and impact.

Hyde Park, NY, February 5, 2026 – CIA appoints alum Chef Spike Mendelsohn ’05, restaurateur and TV personality, to its board of trustees.

Hyde Park, NY, January 29, 2026 – CIA announced the appointment of François Leroux as vice president of consumer businesses and chief guest experience officer.

Hyde Park, NY, September 9, 2025 – CIA announced the appointment of three new academic administrators: Provost Jeroen Greven; Vice President of Student Life Dr. Shari Saperstein; and Dean of the School of Food Studies and Liberal Arts Dr. Maryann Tebben.

Hyde Park, NY, June 6, 2025 – CIA announced the appointment of CIA alum Robert E. Jones ’20 to the position of vice president of strategic partnerships, industry leadership, and impact.