Affiliations
UniPro
UniPro Foodservice, Inc.® is the largest foodservice distribution cooperative in the United States. Comprising over 650 shareholder companies with over 900 locations, each distributor is independently owned, marketing the products and services provided by UniPro Foodservice. With a collective sales volume of over $58 billion, the buying power of UniPro enables its members to receive enhanced purchasing opportunities, thereby providing better pricing and a vast array of products and services to their customers.
UniPro members service accounts in all segments of the foodservice industry, including independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, military feeding, and other mass-feeding operations.
In addition to marketing the most recognized national brands in the foodservice arena, UniPro members exclusively market their own private brands: CODE®, ComSource® , Nifda® and Nugget®.
Retail Bakers of America
Founded in 1918, the Retail Bakers of America (RBA), a 501c6 not-for-profit trade association is committed to the success of the retail baking industry.
We are a baker’s business partner connecting buyers and sellers to build profitable bakeries. Together with our members, we create industry-specific training programs and develop small business programs. We foster the community of retail bakeries providing a forum for exchange of industry and business information, as well as networking, learning opportunities and mentoring among bakers, future and existing. We also create industry standards through professional certification, industry research and school programs.
RBA members bring consumers quality bakery foods from supermarket bakery departments, independent bakeries and foodservice facilities. Baking instructors, students and suppliers of ingredients, equipment, supplies and services are also proud members of RBA. Together, these individuals are redefining the industry - and they are willing to trade ideas through networking, sharing resources and knowledge . In fact, it's the #1 reason our members join.
International Dairy·Deli·Bakery Association
The International Dairy·Deli·Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) was founded in 1964. It has evolved over the years to reflect the changing scope of member needs in the dairy, deli, bakery and related industries.
IDDBA members meet the challenges of today's business world by exchanging information and ideas, participating in educational programs, and networking.
IDDBA helps its members (manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, brokers, and many others) enhance their economic position by providing opportunities for professional dialogue, education, exchange of industry data and selling opportunities.
The International Foodservice Distribution Association
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) works to help foodservice distributors succeed. Our members are found across North America and internationally and include leading broadline, system, and specialty distributors.
IFDA's members operate more than 700 distribution facilities and represent annual sales of more than $110 billion. These companies help make the food away from home industry possible, delivering food and other related products to restaurants and institutions — from the local pizzeria or burger shop to your favorite Italian restaurant or white tablecloth establishment, from nursing homes and hospitals to military mess halls and school cafeterias.
IFDA provides research, educational opportunities, and business forums to its members that make them more competitive. In the United States, IFDA also provides important representation on Capitol Hill, sharing the perspective of leading foodservice distributors with lawmakers to shape the legislative and regulatory process.
