Research finds foodservice distributors play a vital role in the U.S. economy, according to a report by the International Foodservice Distributors Association, McLean, Va. With annual foodservice distribution industry sales at $280 billion in 2017, the foodservice distribution industry operates 153,000 total vehicles, employs 131,000 drivers and impacts more than 1 million jobs nationwide.
However, the ever-changing industry of retail vs. e-commerce, the influx of same-day delivery and the need to be all things to all consumers pose additional challenges.