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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.

July 18, 2019

IFDA Announces the 2019 Class of the Truck Driver Hall of Fame

IFDA announced the 67 inductees for the 2019 class of the IFDA Truck Driver Hall of Fame. This annual program casts a spotlight on the industry's top drivers for their outstanding records of service, safety and skill.

May 13, 2019

Foodservice Distributors Advocate for the DRIVE-Safe Act on Capitol Hill

Last week, 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.

April 23, 2019

Dot Foods Takes on Labor Shortage by Thinking Outside the Box

Diversity and inclusion programs prove to be the key to fighting the effects of today's labor shortage and high employee turnover.

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