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 Early January 2026 issue:

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history ended nearly two months ago, yet delayed and altered data releases are still obscuring our understanding of the U.S. economy.

• Government data remains sporadic and difficult to interpret following the shutdown.
• Despite heightened uncertainty, consumers continue to spend.
• The economy grew at a rapid pace in the third quarter despite emerging labor market weakness. 

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