International Foodservice Distributors Association
IFDA IS THE COMMUNITY FOR FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTORS.
IFDA contributes to the growth, development, and success of the foodservice distribution industry through our outstanding advocacy, events, research, and education.
IFDA Membership
IFDA Members are problem solvers and supply chain experts who work tirelessly behind-the-scenes to deliver food safely and efficiently to every corner of America. IFDA’s membership spans the breadth of the industry to include broadline, systems, convenience, and specialty foodservice distributors that supply food and related products to restaurants, schools, universities, hospitals and care facilities, hotels and resorts, and other foodservice operations.
WE INVEST IN OUR MEMBER’S SUCCESS SO YOU CAN INVEST IN YOUR COMPANY’S SUCCESS
At IFDA, advancing your business is our job. IFDA is the foodservice distributor’s go-to resource for solving problems, meeting challenges, thriving now and into the future.
Membership at IFDA gives you the tools, resources, and knowledge to improve operational efficiencies, recruit and retain top talent, develop next-gen leadership, meet customer demands, strategically grow market share, comply with new regulations, and cultivate thought leadership.
IFDA also provides members with opportunities to become more innovative and more profitable. Members can develop their skills, increase their effectiveness, and amplify their voice on Capitol Hill to create long-term growth of the industry.
When it comes to building your business and protecting the industry, IFDA is the community for foodservice distributors.
Connect
> Annual Events filled with valuable content, and exceptional experiences bring you and your industry peers together.
> We plan time for you to network, learn, and grow your distributor engagement at every gathering.
> IFDA provides research, communications, and public relations tools.
Amplify
> IFDA engages and educates U.S. lawmakers and federal agency officials to shape policy on priority issues affecting foodservice distribution.
> Grassroots efforts help members develop relationships with their lawmakers
> Through IFDAPAC, IFDA enables foodservice distributors to speak with one voice in the political process by supporting incumbents and new candidates for federal office whose votes and/or positions align with the interests of the industry.
Grow
> We give members the tools, resources and knowledge to improve operational efficiencies.
> We provide innovative thought leadership to support our members’ future.
> We elevate the industry to recruit and retain top talent.
> We understand the demands of the industry and work to help you strategically grow market share.
IFDA IS A PROACTIVE AND VOCAL LEADER FOR FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTION IN THE LEGISLATIVE ARENA AND WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES IN WASHINGTON
Through targeted advocacy efforts, collaborative partnerships, and informed dialogue, IFDA effectively represents foodservice distributor interests on key issues and provides IFDA members with information and resources on federal and state policies affecting the industry.
Food Safety
Foodservice distributors deliver nearly 33 million cases of food and related products to over one million professional kitchens daily, including restaurants, K-12 schools, hospitals and care facilities, and other foodservice operations that make meals away from home possible. IFDA and its members are fully committed to supplying safe food products and favor practical policies that advance food safety.
Labor
Foodservice distributors operate 17,100 distribution centers and directly employ 431,000 people in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. IFDA actively advocates for labor policies that provide workplace stability, encourage job growth, and strengthen the pipeline of workers in the industry.
Tax
Foodservice distribution is a $380+ billion industry, and pro-growth tax policies are crucial to enabling communities throughout the U.S. to have access to affordable food options. IFDA works to ensure tax policy affecting our members is fair and pragmatic and supports economic growth and opportunity.
Transportation
Foodservice distributors operate over 168,000 delivery vehicles with an average distribution route of 219 miles and approximately 11 stops per trip. IFDA works to shape transportation policies that facilitate the safe, seamless, and efficient movement of foodservice products and supplies to communities across the nation.
Take Action
IFDA provides valuable grassroots opportunities, connecting members with federal lawmakers to express views on key legislation important to the foodservice distribution industry and to conduct facility visits.
CONTACT IFDA:
IFDA
1660 International Drive, Suite 550
McLean, VA 22102
Phone: (703) 532-9400
Fax: (703) 880-7117
