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 February 2026 issue:

Despite the lack of employment growth, the economy continues to expand and unemployment remains stable. While there are several causes for concern about the outlook, including credit card debt and stubbornly high borrowing costs, growth should persist over at least the next few quarters.

• The economy continues to expand despite a lack of job growth.
• The unemployment rate remains stable.
• Consumer spending at restaurants continues to grow, albeit at a slowing pace.

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