IFDA in the News

Staff and IFDA members are pleased to assist members of the media who are covering the distribution industry. For media inquiries, please contact Meghan Cieslak, mcieslak@ifdaonline.org.
 

• Fox 5 DC: COVID's impact on the food supply chain
• Fox 32 Chicago: Examining the state of America's food supply chain amid the pandemic
• LA Times: Rotting food. Hungry masses. Chaotic supply chains. Coronavirus upends the U.S. food system
• Bloomberg TV: What'd You Miss?
• Food Logistics Podcast: Advocating for Stimulus Packages for Foodservice Industry
• SuperMarket News: Schnuck Markets goes grab-and-go with local restaurant meals
• Total Food: Top Waste Strategies for Restaurants and Food Distributors In A Pandemic
• Foodservice Director:Bill introduced to expand restaurant access to SNAP recipients
• RefrigeratedTransporter: McLane will supply Sonic food distribution services
• Barron Report: IFDA Food Distributors on "Blueprint for Recovery" 
• Reuters: Here's why you can't find frozen fries, while U.S. farmers are sitting on tons of potatoes
• Seafood Source: US restaurants, distributors press for government funding relief
• Frozen FoodBiz: Reopening Restaurants Begins with Distributors, IFDA Tells US Congress
• Politico: Restaurants’ bailout problem: Unemployment pays more
• 60 Minutes: Addressing the strain the coronavirus has put on America's food supply chain
• Food Logistics: The Foodservice Distributors Need Help Too
• Modern Distribution Management: Distribution Can- and Will- Weather this Storm
• Supermarket News: Restaurant chain Just Salad launches grocery delivery
• WTVD-TV: Toilet paper shortage is not because of supply problem, grocery store expert says
• USA Today: Behind restaurants, a $300 billion food-distribution network is on the brink due to coronavirus
• Material Handling and Logistics: Food & Beverage: Technology as a Profit Preservative
• Ag Web: Food industry releases response guidelines for COVID-19 employees
• Seafood Source: US food organizations urge government relief
• Supermarket Perimeter: Foodservice distributors ask President Trump for support to the US food chain
• Supermarket Web: Pact with Teamsters brings US Food workers to Safeway
• QSR Web: Pact with Teamsters brings US Food workers to Safeway
• Food Truck Operator: Foodservice distributors praise passage of CARES Act, say more is needed
• Fast Casual: Foodservice distributors praise passage of CARES Act, say more is needed
• Food Logistics: Foodservice Distributors Praise Passage of CARES Act and Stress More Must Be Done
• LA Business Journal: Jacmar bulks up for retail
• Fast Casual: Foodservice Distributors praise passage of CARES Act, say more is needed
• EIN News: Re-writing the Industry's Crisis Response Playbook
• DC Velocity: Supply chain trade groups cheer House passage of $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill
• Transport Topics: Food Distributors play key role in Coronavirus Crisis
• The Barron Report: Food Industry Groups Launch Food Supply Partnership
• Food Dive: Coronavirus Forces manufacturers to shift more production to retail
• Aberdeen News: Study reveals critical role of food and ag sectors in feeding the economy
• BEVNET: Distributors, Retailers Seek to Add Labor, While Foodservice Declines
• NOSH: Distributors, Retailers Seek to Add Labor, While Foodservice Declines
• Supermarket News: NGA, United Fresh partner to maintain fresh produce supply
• The Shelby Report: FMI Briefs The Shelby Report On Covid-19 Pandemic
• Voice of the Highway: Covid-19 Triggers Economic Storm for Trucking
• Trucking Info: Covid-19 Triggers Economic Storm for Trucking
• Yahoo: Coronavirus to cost food service distributors $24B in 3 months
• Vending Times: Foodservice Distributors estimate losses of $24b in 3 months
• Food Management: How foodservice distribution is coping with coronavirus
• Food Institute: Food companies are hiring
• Super Market News: FMI: Supermarkets facing demand issue, not supply issue
• Meat + Poultry: Redeployment of food distribution resources underway
• Food Business News: Food distribution system redeployment in full gear
• Restaurant Dive: Grocers step up to hire restaurant workers sidelined by coronavirus
• Feedstuffs: American economy, jobs highly dependent, food ag sector
• WICZ (NY): In Midst of Nationwide Crisis, Study Reveals Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors In Feeding The Economy
• Newson6 (OK): In Midst of Nationwide Crisis, Study Reveals Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors In Feeding The Economy
• WRDE (DE): In Midst of Nationwide Crisis, Study Reveals Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors In Feeding The Economy
• River Country (NE): In Midst of Nationwide Crisis, Study Reveals Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors In Feeding The Economy
• 93.7 The Eagle (TX): In Midst of Nationwide Crisis, Study Reveals Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors In Feeding The Economy
• Growing America: In Midst of Nationwide Crisis, Study Reveals Critical Role of Food & Ag Sectors In Feeding The Economy
• Specialty Food: Industry Orgs connect foodservice distributors, retailers
• Food Navigator: Industry trade groups work together to fill gaps, create economic stability as COVID-19 spreads
• Fox Business: Coronavirus to cost food service distributors $24B in 3 months, group says ​
• Prepared Foods: Study Reveals Critical Role of Food, Ag Sectors in Feeding the Economy
• Michigan Ag Connection: Amid Pandemic, Food and Ag Critical in Feeding Economy
• Food Business News: Foodservice distributors entering retail supply chain
• NY Post: Congress is working on a massive coronavirus relief package, but it might not be enough for businesses
• ​CNBC: Congress is working on a massive coronavirus relief package — it might not be enough for businesses
• The Packer: Foodservice distributors, restaurants, seek federal support
• Voice of the Highways: The Ratings Game: Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants says same-restaurant sales sank 60% for the current week due to coronavirus
• Morningstar: Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants says same-restaurant sales sank 60% for the current week due to coronavirus
• Mass Market Retailers: Food industry groups partner to ensure food is available
• Winsight Grocery Business: 'A Very Dangerous Time in the Foodservice Sector'
• Supermarket News: Save A Lot to hire 1,000 workers to meet coronavirus-triggered demand
• QSR Magazine: Foodservice Distributors Brace for $24 Billion Loss
• ​MarketWatch: Foodservice group forecasts $24 billion in losses due to coronavirus, asks for government relief package
• Morningstar: Foodservice group forecasts $24 billion in losses due to coronavirus, asks for government relief package
• Seafood Source: US restaurant, distributor trade groups seek government help as profits plunge
• Food Safety Magazine: Foodservice Distributors Project $24 Billion Loss Due to COVID-19
• Seafood Source: SeaShare, food distributors work to keep food supply moving amid COVID-19 pandemic
• Food Logistics: Food Industry Groups Form Partnership to Ensure Sufficient Food Supply Amid COVID-19 Crisis
• DC Velocity: Food Industry Groups to keep Supply Lines Open
• Fast Casual: Foodservice Organizations Partner to Ensure Retailers Receive Food Deliveries
• Progressive Grocer: Industry Groups team up to secure food supply
• The Packer: Foodservice Distributors Seek Federal Support
• QSR Magazine: Trump Signs Law Granting Sick Leave for Employees
• Restaurant Business Online: Distributors ask for help to Keep Trucking
• Pizza Marketplace: Trump to Restaurant Owners: 'You're really going to like what we're doing'
• Supermarket Perimeter: Foodservice Distributors Request Relief from US Government
• Logistics Management: Food Logistics Providers Deserve a Break During COVID-19 Crisis
• QSR Magazine: Trump Encourages Fast-Food Brands to Keep the Drive Thru Open
• Fleet Equipment Magazine: NAFA Announces New Dates for Institute & Expo Due to Coronavirus Concerns
• Fleet Equipment Magazine: FTR reports COVID-19 virus brings down February trailer orders 45% 
• Total FoodService: IFDA Research Finds Foodservice Distribution Industry Pay Still Competitive
• Heavy Duty Trucking: Food Distribution Drivers Make More on Average than Rest of the Industry
• The Produce News: Industry Viewpoint: The case for upgrading trucks
• Foodservice Equipment Reports: IFDA Touts Industry Salaries in New Report
• Truckers News: Foodservice association adds 63 drivers to hall of fame
• DC Velocity: Survey: foodservice distribution drivers earn higher wages than other truckers
• Markets Insider: New IFDA Research Finds Foodservice Distribution Industry Hourly Compensation Remains Highly Competitive
• Rocky Mount Telegram: Local truck driver honored by association
• Echo Press: Bob Linow of Alexandria was inducted into the Truck Driver Hall of Fame. 
• Caldwell Journal: IFDA Announces The 2019 Class Of The Truck Driver Hall Of Fame: Granite Falls Resident Richard Holloway Inducted
• ​Food Logistics: Food Logistics visits the exhibitors at IFDA 2019
• Perishable News: IFDA Names Lori Fowler of Performance Foodservice the Winner of the Mike Roach Leadership Award ​
• Refrigerated Transporter: Fowler claims IFDA’s 2019 Mike Roach Leadership Award
• Leader Publications: Niles man named into IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame
• ​Refrigerated Transporter: IFDA celebrates newest Truck Driver Hall of Fame inductees
• Green County Commonwealth: Harman named to Truck Driver Hall of Fame
• ​PR Newswire: Coretex and Great Dane Announce Technology Partnership at IFDA Conference
• American Journal of Transporation: The IFDA Annual Truck Driving Championship lets drivers show their skills while families show their appreciation
• Waste Advantage Magazine: The IFDA Annual Truck Driving Championship Lets Drivers Show Their Skills While Families Show Their Appreciation
• Refrigerated Transporter: IFDA names winners of 2019 Truck Driving Championship
• FSR Magazine: 8 US Foods Drivers Inducted Into IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame
• Refrigerated Transporter: IFDA announces 2019 Truck Driver Hall of Fame class​
• Knoxville Daily Sun:  US Foods inducts two Knoxville drivers to IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame
• Modern Restaurant Management: Truck Driver Hall of Fame Honoree
• Herald-Whig: Age for CDL holders to drive interstate and transport goods originating in other states within Illinois should be lowered  ​
• Herald Tribune: Scott: Filling the truck-driver gap
• Metro News: Facing driver shortage, Manchin among bipartisan group supporting changes to trucking regulations
• WBIC: The DRIVE Safe Act: How Younger Truckers Would Get Experience
• Refrigerated Transporter: IFDA: Survey says most Americans support DRIVE-Safe
• American Trucking Associations: ATA Statement on Flaws in Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Driver Shortage Article
• American Trucking Associations: DRIVE-Safe Act Bullets and Background
• Washington Examiner: Solving the truck driver shortage
• Vending Market Watch: IFDA Names Sugar Foods Partner of the Year
• Heavy Duty Trucking: Coalition of trade groups throw support behind younger truck driver bill
• Circa: The U.S. desperately needs more truck drivers. And the industry's pain could hit your wallet.
• Timberline: American Trucking Associations applauds bipartisan support of DRIVE-Safe Act aimed at easing the nation's truck driver shortage
• Strategic Sourceror: Colorado takes major step toward resolving trucker shortage
• Huron Daily Tribune: Young truckers in high demand
• LMT Online: Young truckers in high demand
• Casper Star Tribune: US Senate bill would lower age for interstate commercial truck drivers to 18
• Missoulian: US Senate bill would lower age for interstate commercial truck drivers to 18
• Clarion Ledger: Time to let 18-21 year olds take full advantage of trucking industry
• The Hill: Trucking: A gateway to economic prosperity
• Restaurant Dive: McDonald's new gender initiative could boost recruitment and retention
• Huron Daily Tribune: Young truckers in high demand
• Food Logistics: Congress Introduces Bipartisan Plan to Address Driver Shortage
• Heavy Duty Trucking: Coalition of Trade Groups Throw Support Behind Younger Truck Driver Bill
• DC Velocity: Industry praises renewed government efforts to address truck driver shortage
• Trucker News: Association adds 26 drivers to its Hall of Fame
• Food Logistics: IFDA brings 'best of the best' to Orlando, but wants to know where next best coming from
• The Hill: Great depression era laws impeding 2018 economic growth
• Food Logistics: Bill Addressing Driver Shortage Introduced to Senate
• Business Insider: The trucking industry wants to hire teenagers to solve its driver shortage, but some truckers say it’s a 'ludicrous' idea that could put everyone on the road at risk
• Bloomberg: A Trucker Shortage Is Forcing Restaurants to Buy Local
• Food Logistics: 42 trade associations back the DRIVE-Safe Act
• Total Foodservice: New Research Finds Foodservice Distribution Industry Plays Vital Role in U.S. Economy
• HDT/Trucking Info: House being lobbied by 42 groups to pass younger trucker bills 
•  JOC.com: Capacity-strapped shippers support US truck driver apprenticeships 
• The Shelby Report: Industry Organizations Urge Congress To Address Truck Driver Shortage
• Refrigerated Transporter: DRIVE-Safe Act addresses truck driver shortage, ensures safety training
• Super Marketing News: Industry calls for passage of bill alleviating truck driver shortage 
• Rep. Hollingsworth Media Event: Hollingsworth Hosts Press Conference on Truck Driver Shortage, DRIVE-Safe Act
• CNBC:  Here are the high-paying jobs going empty right now
• The Washington Post: Lawmakers: Let 18- to 21-year olds drive 18-wheelers across the country
• The Hill: Congress needs to act on a plan to keep the foodservice distribution industry trucking - safely
• Times Union: 'I'm an anomaly:' Ginsberg's CEO on diversity, Amazon and upcoming Food Show
• Freight Waves: Two controversial approaches to “solving” the scarcity of commercially-licensed drivers
• Total FoodService: Lawmakers Introduce the DRIVE-Safe Act
• Transportation Today: Associations support DRIVE Safe Act
• Go By Truck News: Drive Safe Act aims to let CMV drivers cross state lines before age 21
• Truck News: U.S. bill would allow 18-year-old truck drivers
• Meat+Poultry: DRIVE-Safe Act to permit interstate driving for young CDL holders 
• HDT (Heavy Duty Trucking): Bill would create pathway for under-21 truck drivers
• FSR: Lawmakers introduce the DRIVE-Safe Act to address driver shortage 
• FleetOwner: Legislation would allow 18 to 21-year-olds to drive interstate 
• Transport Topics: House Bill would allow interstate trucking for 18-to-21-year-olds 
• Food Safety Magazine: The Safe Food Transportation Rules: Safety with a Side of Flexibility