Performance Food Group Announced as 2026 IFDA Advocacy Award Recipient
MCLEAN, Va. (May 20, 2026) — The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) named Performance Food Group (PFG) the 2026 Advocacy Award recipient. The award was presented during the association’s Washington Insight Conference, held May 12-13, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
The Advocacy Award recognizes and celebrates association member companies that demonstrate leadership and actively engage in IFDA’s policy and government affairs program.
PFG received this award for its regular participation at IFDA’s Washington Insight Conference, ongoing efforts to bring lawmakers to PFG distribution facilities to educate them firsthand about foodservice distribution, and effective engagement in policy and political matters.
“Through PFG’s dedication, the collective voice of the foodservice industry is elevated in Washington,” said Mark S. Allen, president and CEO of IFDA. “Their consistent engagement on key policy issues, commitment to educating lawmakers about the role of foodservice distribution, and active participation in IFDA advocacy initiatives make them a strong example of leadership that benefits the whole industry.”
About the Award
Established in 2025, the IFDA Advocacy Award recognizes and celebrates IFDA distributor member companies that demonstrate leadership and actively engage in the association’s policy and government affairs program.
About IFDA
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) is the premier trade organization representing the $400 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.
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