Foodservice manufacturers and grocery retailers join forces for a strategic alliance
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at delivering greater value to the members of both organizations and shaping the future of food distribution.
This partnership, which will be showcased at the 2025 IFDA Solutions Conference, is a significant step towards uniting two major industry bodies to support education and cooperative efforts in the food distribution landscape.
The collaboration will offer expanded learning opportunities for professionals, with a focus on critical areas such as warehousing, transportation, and operations. The programming at the 2025 IFDA Solutions Conference, scheduled for Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Columbus, Ohio, will present these learning opportunities, designed to meet the evolving needs of today's food industry.
The partnership also includes shared educational resources, with IFDA and NGA combining their expertise and educational materials to provide more comprehensive training and resources to their members. This aims to improve professional development across the foodservice and grocery sectors.
Moreover, the partnership seeks to deliver enhanced collaboration opportunities within the industry, leveraging both associations' networks to foster innovation and address common challenges faced by food distributors and independent grocers.
It's important to note that this partnership is not related to the separate partnership between NGA and FMS Solutions mentioned in previous bullet points.
This alliance is expected to help bolster the food distribution industry, providing new opportunities for professionals to learn, connect, and lead in a rapidly evolving industry. The partnership is a testament to the power of collaboration and the shared commitment of both associations to the success of the food distribution industry.
[RELATED: NGA and FMS Solutions Partner on Summits] - This is a separate partnership not directly related to the one discussed in the current article.
This partnership, aimed at shaping the future of food distribution, will present learning opportunities at the 2025 IFDA Solutions Conference, focusing on critical areas like warehousing and transportation, thereby enhancing the lifestyle of professionals in the industry. The collaboration also intends to promote technology by fostering innovation and addressing common challenges, aiming to improve the efficiency and success of food distributors and independent grocers.
