This Episode is Sponsored By: The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)

In this episode of The Food Institute Podcast, IFDA President and CEO Mark S. Allen discussed the pressing challenges and innovative solutions in the foodservice distribution industry. Allen delved into topics such as labor shortages, transportation issues, technology advancements, and the importance of industry events like IFDA's Solutions Conference.

More About IFDA:

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) is the premier trade organization representing the $382 billion foodservice distribution industry and the 431,000 people it employs. 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. every day. For more information, visit www.www.ifdaonline.org.

To learn more about IFDA and the foodservice distribution industry, visit https://www.ifdaonline.org.

For media inquiries, contact Rob Vernon at [email protected] / (703) 532-9400

To learn more about IFDA Solutions Conference, visit https://www.ifdaonline.org/events/ifda-solutions-conference/.

More About Mark S. Allen:

Mark S. Allen is President and CEO of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), a McLean, Virginia based trade association that advocates for the $380 billion foodservice distribution industry. Allen oversees IFDA’s day-to-day operations, including all initiatives in education, research and government affairs. He also serves on IFDA’s Board of Directors, which is composed of the presidents and CEOs of 27 leading foodservice distribution companies.

Allen holds a B.S. in Marketing and Economics from the State University of New York at Oswego and a M.B.A. from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. His current/past leadership roles include: Board member of The Food Institute; Board member of the Institute for Distribution Excellence; Chair of the NAW Association Executives Council; Board member of the National Association of Wholesaler Distributors; Member of the GS1-US Foodservice Executive Leadership Council.

Allen resides in Leesburg, Virginia with his wife and three sons.

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