Industry News

Sysco West Texas Hosts U.S. Congressman, Discusses Industry Labor Shortages

U.S. Congressman Jodey Arrington visited Sysco West Texas last week and learned about the driver shortage challenges facing the company, along with other priority items of interest. The OpCo President Chris McCool and his leadership team held a roundtable discussion with Congressman Arrington to explain the business operations and answer his questions.

Foodservice Distributors Make Industry Voice Heard During IFDA Washington Insight Conference

Last week, more than 70 IFDA members went to Capitol Hill during the Washington Insight Conference to speak directly to lawmakers and provide insight into how the foodservice distribution industry drives the U.S. economy. The strongest organizations in Washington are those that can leverage their grassroots strengths to connect directly with lawmakers. Distributors have tremendous stories to tell about your people, your customers and the work you do in the community. This week was an opportunity both to tell these stories and to ask lawmakers to help be a part of the solution for critical industry issues.

IFDA encourages participation in cross-industry compensation survey

Foodservice distributors are encouraged to participate in IFDA's 2018 Cross-Industry Compensation & Benefits Survey. Results will provide a robust set of benchmarking data from across the wholesale distribution industry, covering executives and 35 common distributor staff positions.

IFDA Announces Winners of the 2018 Thomas Jefferson Award

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) today announced the recipients of the 2018 Thomas Jefferson Award. The bi-annual award recognizes legislators whose voting record indicates strong support of policies that enable the U.S. foodservice distribution industry to create well-paying jobs, grow their businesses, and contribute to their local communities. In addition, IFDA announced that Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) has been awarded the Thomas Jefferson Award for Distinguished Service for his commitment to advancing economic opportunity and reducing government regulation.

Sysco Raleigh Discusses Local Transportation & Infrastructure Needs with North Carolina State Representative

On April 16, Tom Woods, President, Sysco Raleigh, and his leadership team met with North Carolina State Representative Larry Strickland. Representative Strickland serves on the House Transportation Appropriations Committee and the House Select Committee on Strategic Transportation Funding. During a facility tour and roundtable discussion, Sysco Raleigh leaders discussed their growth plans and related transportation and infrastructure needs.

Congresswoman Roby Presented with 2018 IFDA Thomas Jefferson Award at Ben E. Keith Elba Facility

Congresswoman Martha Roby (AL-2) recently visited Ben E. Keith Foods in Elba, AL where she was presented with the 2018 IFDA Thomas Jefferson Award. During each Congress IFDA presents this award to Senators and Members of Congress who demonstrate, through their voting record, a commitment to increasing economic opportunity and reducing government regulation.

Lawmakers Introduce DRIVE-Safe Act

Creating a pathway to qualify more drivers for trucking profession while ensuring culture of safety

Dot Foods to Host GS1 US Data Quality Workshop

Plus, a new GS1 Standards for Traceability Online Certificate Course features "Tracy" who will guide participants through 11 on-demand modules.

IFDA Welcomes New Members Schenck Foods and Butterfield & Vallis

IFDA is pleased to welcome Schenck Foods Company and Butterfield & Vallis as new members. Schenck Foods is a family owned breadline distributor located in Winchester, VA and Butterfield & Vallis is breadline distributor that has been serving Bermuda for the past 100 years.