IFDA and NGA Forge Strategic Partnership to Deliver Enhanced Industry Education and Collaboration
McLEAN, Va – July 9, 2025 – The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the food distribution industry through shared educational resources and thought leadership.
As part of this new alliance, NGA will join the 2025 IFDA Solutions Conference — taking place September 28–October 1 in Columbus, OH — as an official educational partner. This collaboration will unlock expanded learning opportunities for members of both organizations, with a focus on the critical areas of warehousing, transportation, and operations.
“This partnership is a powerful example of how cross-industry collaboration can accelerate innovation,” said Mark S. Allen, President & CEO of IFDA. “By bringing together our collective expertise, we’re delivering greater value to our members and helping shape the future of food distribution.”
“Our collaboration with IFDA reflects NGA’s continued commitment to delivering best-in-class education and insights to our wholesaler members,” said Greg Ferrara, President & CEO of NGA. “Together, we’re creating new opportunities for professionals to learn, connect, and lead in a rapidly evolving industry.”
Through this partnership, IFDA and NGA will co-develop timely, relevant programming designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s food industry — all under one roof at the 2025 Solutions Conference.
For more information and to register, visit: https://ifdaonline.org/events/ifda-solutions-conference/about/
About the International Foodservice Distributors Association
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) is the trade association representing the $400+ billion foodservice distribution industry. The industry ensures a safe and efficient supply of food and products to more than one million professional kitchens and foodservice outlets in the U.S. daily. Learn more at ifdaonline.org.
About the National Grocers Association
NGA is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale community grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating a variety of formats. The independent grocery sector is accountable for about 1.2 percent of the nation’s overall economy and is responsible for generating more than $250 billion in sales, 1.1 million jobs, $39 billion in wages and $36 billion in taxes. NGA members include retail and wholesale grocers located in every congressional district across the country, as well as state grocers’ associations, manufacturers and service suppliers. For more information about NGA, visit www.nationalgrocers.org.
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