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A look back at 2020 as we drive into a bright future

The last 12 months have seen an unprecedented amount of disruption in the foodservice distribution industry, fueled in large part by the coronavirus pandemic. The passion, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit that has made this industry great for so long, has been on full display and will once again enable the foodservice industry to emerge, stronger and more successful than ever. Watch this IFDA video to take a look back at how IFDA and the industry persevered.

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  • October 7, 2020

    Foodservice Distributors Urge Congress to Reignite Talks to Support the Foodservice Industry

    Foodservice Distributors Urge Congress to Reignite Talks to Support the Foodservice Industry

    IFDA responds to reports that negotiations between the Administration and Congress to provide COVID-19 relief to small businesses, restaurants and food distributors have stalled
  • September 30, 2020

    Distributors Urge Congress to Support the Foodservice Industry

    Distributors Urge Congress to Support the Foodservice Industry

    The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) thanks Chairwoman Velazquez, Ranking Member Chabot and the House Committee on Small Business for holding this hearing on the impact of Covid-19 on small businesses in the food industry.
  • September 15, 2020

    Foodservice Distributors Implore Congress to Act, Save Our Nation’s Restaurants

    Foodservice Distributors Implore Congress to Act, Save Our Nation’s Restaurants

    Statement by Mark S. Allen, President & CEO of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) in response to The National Restaurant Association’s latest survey that found the restaurant industry has experienced nearly 100,000 closures tied to the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, the survey found that 40% of operators think it is unlikely their restaurant will still be in business six months from now without additional relief from the federal government.
  • September 4, 2020

    IFDA Praises FMCSA’s Announcement of Pilot Program to Attract the Next Generation of Truck Drivers

    IFDA Praises FMCSA’s Announcement of Pilot Program to Attract the Next Generation of Truck Drivers

    As aging drivers retire and growing online purchasing increases long-term freight demand, this program provides a path to bring needed younger drivers safely into the industry.
  • September 3, 2020

    IFDA joins Restaurants in Support of the ServSafe Dining Commitment

    IFDA joins Restaurants in Support of the ServSafe Dining Commitment

    IFDA is a proud sponsor of the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Revival ad campaign and the ServSafe Dining Commitment initiative.
  • August 4, 2020

    IFDA Announces the 2020 Class of the Truck Driver Hall of Fame

    IFDA Announces the 2020 Class of the Truck Driver Hall of Fame

    The IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame honors the exceptional careers and contributions of hard-working professional drivers.
  • July 28, 2020

    HEALS Act Shows Promise but Changes Are Needed

    HEALS Act Shows Promise but Changes Are Needed

    Proposed Legislation Requires Changes in Order to Provide Effective Financial Assistance to the Foodservice Industry
  • July 27, 2020

    New IFDA whitepaper offers ideas for distributors to serve their independent restaurant customers.

    New IFDA whitepaper offers ideas for distributors to serve their independent restaurant customers.

    A new whitepaper by IFDA and Technomic helps distributors better understand the new operating evolution in the independent restaurant market.
  • July 21, 2020

    IFDA Applauds Introduction of Providing Liquidity for Uncollectable Sales (PLUS) Act

    IFDA Applauds Introduction of Providing Liquidity for Uncollectable Sales (PLUS) Act

    Statement by Mark Allen, President & CEO of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) about the recently introduced PLUS Act,  which provides economic relief for restaurants and the foodservice supply chain
  • July 15, 2020

    IFDA Releases Emerging Technology Primer for Foodservice Distributors

    IFDA Releases Emerging Technology Primer for Foodservice Distributors

    As the nation’s foodservice distributors are adapting to new business practices amid the pandemic, IFDA released a resource to help its members explore and evaluate technology solutions.
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