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 June 2025 issue:

The economic outlook has become more ominous in recent weeks. While aggregate job growth remains healthy, the job market is growing increasingly stagnant. Despite signs of emerging economic weakness, spending at bars and restaurants is up 5.3% over the past year, significantly outpacing the 3.8% year-over-year increase in food away from home prices.

• Spending at restaurants was up year-over-year in May.
• Signs of weakness are emerging in other parts of the economy.
• Recession doesn’t appear imminent, but growth will slow in the second half of 2025.

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