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November 7, 2019

Restaurant Industry Report Projects Industry Sales to Reach $1.2 Trillion by 2030

Key highlights for foodservice distributors from new National Restaurant Association report.

October 29, 2019

IFDA Celebrates the 2019 Truck Driver Hall of Fame Inductees

Today, IFDA inducted 63 professional drivers into the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame on the general session stage. The ceremony followed a celebration banquet the evening prior.

October 29, 2019

Lori Fowler of Performance Foodservice Awarded the Mike Roach Leadership Award at DSC

Today, at the IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference, former Ben E. Keith Foods President J. Michael Roach awarded Lori Fowler, President, Performance Foodservice – Little Rock the 2019 Mike Roach Leadership Award

October 29, 2019

IFDA Announces Andy Mercier of Merchants Foodservice as Winner of the 2019 Cornerstone Award

Today, at the IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference, Andy Mercier of Merchants Foodservice was honored with the 2019 IFDA Cornerstone Award on the general session stage.

October 28, 2019

IFDA Opens 2019 Distribution Solutions Conference with Celebrations

Attendees embraced the networking opportunities at the opening receptions for the 2019 Distribution Solutions Conference (DSC) and Executive Leadership Summit.

October 28, 2019

IFDA 2019 Distribution Solutions Conference Combines Largest Expo Ever With Latest Industry Intelligence

Today, IFDA opened the 2019 Distribution Solutions Conference (DSC), showcasing the largest show floor in IFDA history with over 170 exhibitors and 40,000 square feet of expo space at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

October 23, 2019

IFDA Advances Corporate Social Responsibility in Foodservice Distribution with New Committee

IFDA today announced the formation of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee—the industry’s first, formal corporate responsibility effort. The committee will work to educate and empower IFDA members and their partners to have a positive impact in their communities.

October 23, 2019

Gordon Food Service recently hosted Congressman Lamb (D-PA) at their Imperial, PA distribution center.

The Congressman and his District Director, DJ Ryan, toured the facility where he interacted with teammates in a variety of departments. Representatives from GFS gave the congressman an overview of the foodservice distribution industry, the Drive-Safe Act, and the need for investment in infrastructure. Rep. Lamb is a second term Congressman who represents the area around Pittsburgh, PA.

October 2, 2019

IFDA Names Lori Fowler of Performance Foodservice the Winner of the Mike Roach Leadership Award

The award recognizes an outstanding participant from each annual class of the IFDA Executive Development Program

September 17, 2019

IFDA Announces Winners of 2019 National Truck Driving Championship

Event honors nation’s professional drivers with record of exceptional skill and safety.

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