Industry News

IFDA Statement on the Confirmation of U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

Secretary Buttigieg can provide leadership on issues facing foodservice distributors, including the driver shortage and pandemic response.

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.

IFDA Advances Diversity and Inclusion in Foodservice Distribution with New Committee

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) today announced the formation of a Diversity and Inclusion Committee which will encourage and support foodservice distribution companies as they build more equitable and inclusive workplaces. The committee will assist the foodservice distributors position the industry as an employer of choice to an increasingly diverse workforce.

Foodservice Distribution Workers Need Prioritization for COVID-19 Vaccines

Distributors are critical to keeping America’s hospitals running and provide an essential service.

Foodservice Industry Urges Action on Pandemic Stimulus

Mark S. Allen, President and CEO of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), sent a letter to Congressional leaders on Tuesday urging pandemic stimulus for the foodservice industry. In the letter, addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Federal support is crucial as restaurants see restrictions

States are once again asking restaurants to close or limit their on-premise capacities, which means Congress and the White House must step in to help.

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

With the election over, Congress and the Administration must follow through to provide COVID-19 relief to small businesses, restaurants and foodservice distributors.

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

With the election over, Congress and the Administration must follow through to provide COVID-19 relief to small businesses, restaurants and foodservice distributors.

The Foodservice Industry Needs Support Now

With Senate talks planned on “skinny” relief package set for next week, IFDA urges the White House and Congress to make a deal to help American businesses and workers.