About Us
IFDA IS THE COMMUNITY FOR FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTORS.
OUR MISSION
IFDA champions the growth and success of our members.
Our members include broadline, convenience, specialty and redistributors from regional family-owned businesses to multi-billion dollar enterprises. Together, distributors keep America’s food supply moving by delivering safely and efficiently to restaurants, hospitals, schools, hotels and beyond.
How We Serve Our Members
Advocacy
IFDA connects the foodservice distribution community through industry-leading events that inspire innovation, leadership development, and growth.
Resources
IFDA creates data-driven insights and resources to support smarter business decisions.
Events
IFDA connects the foodservice distribution community through industry-leading events that inspire innovation, leadership development, and growth.
Awards & Recognition
IFDA celebrates excellence through awards and recognition programs that spotlight member achievements.
Communications
IFDA communicates foodservice distributor’s value to policymakers, prospective employees, and channel partners.
About the Foodservice Distribution Industry
Foodservice distributors are the critical link between food manufacturers and the places where America eats. From independent restaurants and national chains to hospitals and schools, our industry ensures safe, reliable, and efficient food delivery across the country.
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The foodservice distribution industry in the U.S. posts annual sales of $382 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 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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Our History
Our story began in 1906, when a group of food wholesalers, concerned with advancing legislation to ensure food safety, founded the National Wholesale Grocers’ Association (NWGA). In 1969, recognizing the unique needs of foodservice distributors, the foodservice division of NWGA formed its own organization – what is now the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA). Since then, IFDA has become the leading voice for foodservice distributors across the U.S., supporting its members and strengthening the supply chain that keeps America’s foodservice sector thriving.
Staff & Leadership
Behind IFDA is a team of experienced professionals and industry leaders dedicated to supporting and elevating the foodservice distribution industry. The IFDA staff brings expertise in policy, research, member services, and event planning, working daily to deliver value to members and advance the association’s mission. The IFDA Board of Directors is made up of senior executives from leading foodservice distribution companies who provide strategic guidance and industry perspective. Working together, we share the future of the food service distribution industry and ensure IFDA is aligned with the needs of our dynamic and essential industry.
Become an IFDA Member
Interested in joining the association that advocates for your business and helps you stay ahead of the curve?