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Advancing the food and beverage industry with teaching, research, and engagement.
The Cornell Institute for Food and Beverage Management (CIFBM) connects students, faculty, alumni, and industry partners across the restaurant, foodservice, and beverage management spaces. CIFBM is aligned with the Nolan’s School focus on the hospitality industry, yet closely tied to the Business of Food interdisciplinary theme across the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.
About the director
Alex Susskind
Director of the Cornell Institute for Food and Beverage ManagementAlex Susskind’s research and industry connections position him for success as he leads CIFBM as its founding director. Susskind joined the Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration in 1998 and teaches undergraduate, graduate, and executive education courses. Among other active research projects, Susskind is examining how organizational technology is affecting the relationship between guests and service-based employees and managers, and how restaurant-provided nutrition information on menus, as required by the Affordable Care Act, is influencing guests’ food choices when they dine out at full-service restaurants.
Susskind is also the associate dean for academic affairs and a professor of food and beverage management in the operations, technology, and information management area.
Industry engagement
The Institute for Food and Beverage Management brings alumni and executives into the classroom, and in turn, provides insights, research, and talent back to the industry.
Corporate relations
Learn how CIFBM connects students, research, and industry—and how you can make a gift or tap into its resources
Advisory Board
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Business of Food
Explore Cornell’s resources and developments in the Business of Food interdisciplinary theme
CIFBM Highlights
October 22, 2021
Post-2020 Food and Beverage: Rebuilding an Embattled Industry
Experts joined Lilly Jan, Ph.D. to discuss problems and possible improvements in the food and beverage industry following the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 14, 2021
The Choice: Industry Leaders Envision the Future of Food & Beverage
Daniella Senior and Elizabeth Tilton joined Lilly Jan to discuss ongoing strategies for improving the culture of the food and beverage industry.
May 7, 2021
Re-Electrified After Circuit Breaker: Singapore’s Restaurant Recovery
SHA Lecturer Lilly Jan, discusses Singapore’s restaurant recovery with chef-owners Travis Masiero ’03 and Ivan Brehm.
Members in the News
CIFBM Advisory Board members and their companies are often featured in the news as thought leaders in their fields. Here, at the Cornell Institute for Food and Beverage Management, we are proud to recognize their accomplishments. Please take a moment to learn about our featured member!
Upcoming events
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