IFDA Drives The Industry Forward
IFDA is the ONLY trade association for foodservice distribution
Who We Are
We champion the growth and success of our members.
IFDA is an advocate for the foodservice distribution industry in the United States. We serve our members across all aspects of the foodservice distribution industry, including:
Advocacy
IFDA advocates for foodservice distributor friendly policies with federal lawmakers and regulators.
Events
IFDA connects the foodservice distribution community through industry-leading events that inspire innovation, leadership development, and growth.
Communications
IFDA communicates foodservice distributor’s value to policymakers, prospective employees, and channel partners.
Resources
IFDA creates data-driven insights and resources to support smarter business decisions.
Awards & Recognition
IFDA celebrates excellence through awards and recognition programs that spotlight member achievements.
The impact of the foodservice distribution industry in the United States
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The foodservice distribution industry in the U.S. posts annual sales of $400 billion.
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The foodservice distribution industry in the U.S. employs 431,000 individuals.
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The foodservice distribution industry operates a combined vehicle fleet of 168,300
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The foodservice distribution industry operates approximately 17,100 locations in the U.S.
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The foodservice distribution industry in the U.S. delivers 12 billion cases to professional kitchens each year – that’s 33 million cases per day, on average.
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The estimated value of foodservice distributors’ food donations is $331 million annually.
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