McLean, Va. (March 11, 2025) – Following the confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Mark S. Allen, president and CEO of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), issued the following statement:
“Foodservice distribution keeps America fed by ensuring essential ingredients reach over one million professional kitchens every day. On behalf of this crucial industry, which directly employs 431,000 workers and supports nearly one million total jobs, IFDA welcomes the opportunity to work with U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to support a thriving workforce.”
For more information about IFDA and the foodservice distribution industry, visit www.ifdaonline.org.
About the International Foodservice Distributors Association
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) is the premier trade organization representing the $382 billion foodservice distribution industry. This industry ensures a safe and efficient supply of food and products to more than one million restaurants and foodservice outlets in the U.S. daily. Learn more at ifdaonline.org.
