FABI Awards Judges

Each year, judges from across the foodservice industry choose the most exciting and flavorful new food and beverage products to become a part of the next class of FABI Awardees.




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Zia Ahmed

Senior Director, The Ohio State University

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Katie Belflower

Associate Editor, Technomic

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Pat Cobe

Senior Editor, Restaurant Business & FoodService Director

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Becky Davis

Director of Culinary Innovation, The Wendy's Company

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Marion Gibson

Culinary Development Director, Aramark

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Farley Kaiser

Senior Director of Culinary Innovation, McLane Fresh

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Ana Maria Rodriguez

Chief Food Innovation & Quality Officer, Pizza Hut Global

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Robin Rosenberg

VP, Chef De Cuisine, Levy Restaurants

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Bret Thorn

Senior Food & Beverage Editor, Informa Food & Restaurant Group