Other Food Distributors Trade Associations

American Bakers Association (ABA)

The national trade association for commercial baking; offers advocacy, research, and networking that help bakery suppliers and distributors align with manufacturers and retailers.

https://americanbakers.org/ Membership: 370

American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)

Advocates for the frozen foods supply chain and convenes AFFI-CON, a key dealmaking forum for manufacturers, importers, and distributors.

https://affi.org/ Membership: 300

American Spice Trade Association (ASTA)

Represents spice importers, processors, and distributors; focuses on food safety, regulatory affairs, and global trade for the spice category.

https://astaspice.org/ Membership: 200

Convenience Distribution Association (CDA)

Primary U.S. association for convenience-products distributors; provides advocacy, logistics best practices, data programs, and partner connectivity across the c‑store channel.

https://www.cdaweb.net/ Membership: 1,500

FMI – The Food Industry Association

The food industry association for retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers; delivers policy advocacy, research, and industry collaboration that supports grocers and their distributor partners.

https://www.fmi.org/ Membership: 1,500

Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA)

Global association for temperature‑controlled warehousing, logistics, and transportation; supports cold chain distributors with benchmarking, training, and market intelligence.

https://www.gcca.org/ Membership: 1,500

International Dairy‑Deli‑Bakery Association (IDDBA)

Trade association spanning dairy, deli, and bakery; connects retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors and hosts a leading annual show.

https://www.iddba.org/ Membership: 1,600

International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

Represents dairy manufacturers and suppliers; offers regulatory advocacy and industry programs that impact dairy distribution and cold‑chain operations.

https://www.idfa.org/ Membership: 550

International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)

The dedicated U.S. association for foodservice distribution companies; advances advocacy, operations, and workforce excellence for broadline and specialty distributors.

https://www.ifdaonline.org/ Membership: 145

International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)

North America’s association for warehouse‑based 3PLs; many members handle food and beverage, providing compliance, food safety, and logistics solutions for distributors.

https://www.iwla.com/ Membership: 600

National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)

Global association for convenience and fuel retailing; convenes 1,300+ retailers and 1,600+ suppliers, giving distributors access to c‑store channel insights and buyers.

https://www.convenience.org/ Membership: 2,900

National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)

Association for the convenience services industry (vending, micro markets, office coffee); connects operators, product suppliers, and distributors with education and advocacy.

https://www.namanow.org/ Membership: 1,000

National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA)

Represents America’s independent beer distributors; provides federal/state advocacy, data, and best practices for beverage alcohol distribution.

https://www.nbwa.org/ Membership: 3,000

National Coffee Association USA (NCA)

U.S. coffee industry association bringing together roasters, importers, traders, retailers, and distributors; offers research, policy advocacy, and networking.

https://www.ncausa.org/ Membership: 200

National Fisheries Institute (NFI)

Largest U.S. seafood trade association; members include importers, processors, and distributors working on policy, food safety, and market development.

https://aboutseafood.com/ Membership: 300

National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA)

Connects the frozen and refrigerated foods ecosystem—retailers, wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers—with category marketing, research, and two major annual events.

https://nfraweb.org/ Membership: 450

National Grocers Association (NGA)

Represents independent community grocers and the wholesalers/co‑ops that supply them; focuses on policy, education, and business connections across the distribution chain.

https://www.nationalgrocers.org/ Membership: 1,700

Organic Trade Association (OTA)

Membership association for the U.S. organic sector—growers, processors, certifiers, retailers, and distributors—advocating for standards, market growth, and integrity.

https://ota.com/ Membership: 600

Specialty Food Association (SFA)

Trade association for the specialty food industry; unites artisans, importers, distributors, and retailers and produces the Fancy Food Shows.

https://www.specialtyfood.com/ Membership: 3,000

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA)

National association for wine and spirits wholesalers; advances regulatory, legal, and market issues affecting beverage alcohol distribution.

https://www.wswa.org/ Membership: 370