Industry News

Rep. Jackie Walorski visits Stanz Foodservice

On May 30, Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) visited Stanz Foodservice in South Bend, IN. Stanz Foodservice President Mark Harman provided an overview of the foodservice distribution industry and a tour of the warehouse. Discussion topics included tax reform and healthcare. Rep. Walorski serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, Congress’ chief tax writing committee.

IFDA and Pentallect Launch State of the Street Monitor

The independent market is a continuously evolving and dynamic industry sector. With that in mind, IFDA and Pentallect have launched  the State of the Street Monitor, a quarterly e-report providing original research and “behind the scenes” coverage and analysis of the independent restaurant market. The first edition features results of a comprehensive survey on independent restaurant operator practices, attitudes and trends as they relate to distribution sources.

GS1 News: New Case Studies Featuring Pocono ProFoods and Tyson Foods

Read how Pocono ProFoods implemented a campaign to collaborate with suppliers in publishing accurate and comprehensive product data, and then provided sales reps and their customers with online access to this information.

SMart 2017: Pixar's Matthew Luhn to Provide Insights on Crafting Your Brand's Story

If you have responsibility for the story around your brand, Matthew Luhn can help take you to the next level. Think about Pixar films like Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, or UP and you are witnessing Luhn at his craft — great storytelling. Luhn is now sharing his insights as a consultant and speaker and is featured July 17 at the IFDA SMart Conference in Chicago.

GS1 News: Dick Tracy of Dot Foods Discusses Standards Role in Driving Innovation

Each month GS1 US distributes a newsletter to members of the initiative to keep interested parties up-to-date on initiative news, implementation resources, educational offerings, and more. IFDA is now sharing the monthly newsletter through our website.

IFDA Welcomes New Member Fischer Foods of New York

Fischer Foods of New York is a family owned and operated foodservice distributor based in Congers, NY, and is a member of the Frosty Acres Brands buying group.

Major Products Named 2017 IFDA Partner of the Year

“It is a great honor to be recognized by the IFDA distributor members as their Partner of the Year, and even more humbling to know that this recognition comes by a vote of our industry colleagues,” said Dan DeRose, president of Major Products.  “Our family business mindset is rooted in forging true partner relationships with our customers and always looking after their needs first and foremost.”

IFDA Welcomes New Member JD Food

JD Food is a family-owned broadline foodservice distributor based in the agricultural heart of California and is a member of UniPro Foodservice. With roots dating back to the 1950s, the company today carries more than 5,000 products and offers fresh cut-to-order meat to hotels, restaurants, institutions, grocery, convenience, and leisure customers.

A New Year: IFDA President's Message

As we enter 2017, I want to review IFDA's key accomplishments in 2016 and provide you with an overview of new initiatives for the coming year. IFDA's effectiveness is a direct result of the leadership that our members provide throughout the year, and I thank you for your engagement and support.