Industry News

IFDA Celebrates the 2022 Truck Driver Hall of Fame Inductees

Today, IFDA inducted 69 professional drivers into the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame on the general session stage. In addition, several 2020 and 2021 IFDA Hall of Fame Members who were not able to attend their ceremony in person.

Forward-Looking Distribution Solutions Conference Draws New Industry Roadmap

Cutting-edge foodservice distribution technology and bold strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining the industry’s personnel took center stage during the 2022 Distribution Solutions Conference, held from Sept. 14-16 in the Tampa Convention Center. 

Nicola Buchanan of Performance Foodservice Awarded the Mike Roach Leadership Award

Today, at the IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference, former Ben E. Keith Foods President J. Michael Roach awarded Nicola Buchanan, Director of Business Development and Engagement, Performance Foodservice, the 2022 Mike Roach Leadership Award. The award recognizes an outstanding participant from each annual class of the IFDA Executive Development Program.

Future-Focused Distribution Solutions Conference Kicks Off in Tampa

The highly anticipated IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference returned after three years to a large, engaged crowd of foodservice distributors eager to learn and connect while exploring the future of the industry.

IFDA Awards Craig Hoskins of Performance Food Group the 2022 Cornerstone Award

This award honors an industry leader who has given above and beyond what is expected and achieved a positive, lasting impact on IFDA’s success.

Explore the Future in 13+ Innovation Labs at Distribution Solutions Conference

Top foodservice distributors, operators, and suppliers will provide Distribution Solutions Conference (DSC) attendees with exclusive glimpses of next-gen technology during 13+ forward-looking Innovation Labs next month in Tampa.

2022 IFDA SMart Delivers Memorable Learning Experience

The reworked IFDA SMart delivered uniquely valuable educational opportunities and showcased the vibrancy of the distribution community.

IFDA Share Group Meetings Tackle Industry Hot Topics in Philadelphia

More than two dozen distributors gathered in Philadelphia for the annual IFDA Share Groups to tackle issues like recruiting employees and implementing cybersecurity, to exploring new technology solutions and managing rising fuel costs.

IFDA Announces the 2022 Class of the Truck Driver Hall of Fame

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) today announced the 69 inductees for the 2022 class of the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame.