IFDA Monthly Economic Update

Produced with Sage Policy Group, Inc., this monthly report is exclusively created for foodservice distribution leaders to help guide strategic business planning. It provides bite-sized data and analysis of macroeconomic trends and outlook, as well as tracking of the most industry-relevant economic indicators. The monthly format delivers information in a timely manner as new government and private-source data is released, offering unique real-time insight and more accurate short-term predictions. 

Key takeaways from the July 2026 issue:

Fuel price volatility remains a concern. Beyond the direct impact of higher fuel prices on consumer prices, oil is a major input to most production processes, and the longer those prices remain elevated, the more likely producers are to pass them along. At least so far, however, higher oil prices haven’t suppressed consumer spending and the U.S. economy appears on track to grow throughout the remainder of 2026, with recession unlikely.

• Inflation slowed dramatically in June but will likely accelerate in July.
• Restaurant spending rose at a healthy pace through the first half of 2026.
• Menu price increases continue to slow.

Price: Free to all IFDA members as an exclusive member benefit.