Industry News

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.

Ten Ways the Foodservice Industry Can Increase Gender Diversity and Boost Their Bottom Line

The foodservice distribution industry is not alone in having few women throughout its organizational ranks - women are underrepresented in many industries. This gender gap persists despite research that proves increasing the representation of women will boost profitability and competitiveness. A new white paper from IFDA’s Women’s Leadership Committee, Recruitment and Retention of Women: Enhancing Inclusion and Diversity, contends that while achieving a more inclusive workforce requires senior leadership to commit time and resources, the result is a significant return on investment.

Rep. French Hill Joined with Ben E. Keith Executives for Facility Grand Opening

Congressman French Hill (AR-2) and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson were on-site to support the grand opening of Ben E. Keith Foods newest distribution center in North Little Rock, AR.  The facility currently employs 350 full-time employees.  The 24-month project included a 348,000-square foot warehouse, with 78,850 square feet of office and maintenance facilities.  The new center is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certified and will include the installation of the Dematic Automated Storage and Retrieval System, or ASRS.

New Report Finds Increasing Gender Diversity in Foodservice Industry Boosts Bottom Line

A new white paper from the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) explores how increasing the representation of women in the foodservice distribution industry will boost profitability and competitiveness. The report, Recruitment and Retention of Women: Enhancing Inclusion and Diversity, contends that while achieving a more inclusive workforce requires senior leadership to commit time and resources, there is significant return on investment.