The IFDA partners program provides greater access to the growing foodservice market. Partner Benefits Company information listed in the FDI Membership Directory which serves as a valuable resource for members. Allied membership shall encompass goods and service providers to the food industry other than food and related grocery product manufacturers. Goods can be defined as products, equipment, etc. Services can be defined as the process of planning and controlling the acquisition, movement, storage, and delivery of products and related information from point of supply to point of consumption that meets customer requirements.
Service providers offer a host of services to the food distribution industry.
Some offer a limited number of services that involve only part of the supply chain while others provide comprehensive services that focus on the entire food supply chain. Complimentary copy of all research reports with additional copies at Allied member rates. Listing of Allied members in marketing materials Complimentary web page listing with links Receive Membership directory as well as be listed in the directory. On a case by case basis, application for Allied membership shall be reviewed by the membership to determine whether they qualify as Allied members as described herein. In the pioneering stages of the Allied membership, the criteria as well as the dues schedule shall be reviewed from time to time and modified as deemed appropriate by the membership.