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Fisher Manufacturing Expands Curate Partnership Into Midwest-South
Fisher Manufacturing Expands Curate Partnership Into Midwest-South

The FEDA manufacturer member extended Curate's coverage to MAFSI Region 16, strengthening distributor support across five states. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/6/2026


Commercial Kitchen Stop’s Back Nine Beach Bash Sets Fundraising Record
Commercial Kitchen Stop’s Back Nine Beach Bash Sets Fundraising Record

The FEDA distributor member’s annual charity golf tournament increased donations by 50 percent while supporting HomeSafe of the Palm Beaches. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/6/2026


FEDA Supports Congressional Effort to End CTA Reporting Requirements
FEDA Supports Congressional Effort to End CTA Reporting Requirements

A coalition of trade associations and business advocacy groups is calling on lawmakers to permanently eliminate beneficial ownership reporting obligations for small businesses. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/6/2026


Business Groups Back BUILD America 250 Act to Strengthen Transportation Infrastructure
Business Groups Back BUILD America 250 Act to Strengthen Transportation Infrastructure

FEDA has joined a coalition of business organizations in urging Congress to advance legislation that would provide up to $580 billion for roads, bridges, ports, and other transportation projects. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/6/2026


U.S. Economy Shows Resilience Despite Headwinds, Economist Tells FEDA Council
U.S. Economy Shows Resilience Despite Headwinds, Economist Tells FEDA Council

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chief Economist Curtis Dubay says growth remains steady as inflation, immigration policy, and global disruptions weigh on outlook. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted07/1/2026


Vision Forward: Matching Members’ Passion
Vision Forward: Matching Members’ Passion

As FEDA enters its next chapter, the association’s incoming president and CEO emphasizes member connection, adaptability, and accelerating the work already underway. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Durham
Date posted06/29/2026


NAW Enters Federal Lawsuit Over California Packaging Law
NAW Enters Federal Lawsuit Over California Packaging Law

A 17-state coalition argues California's packaging recycling law violates constitutional protections and places unlawful burdens on businesses selling into the state. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/29/2026


Restaurant Industry Expected to Add Fewer Summer Jobs in 2026
Restaurant Industry Expected to Add Fewer Summer Jobs in 2026

Eating and drinking places are expected to add 450,000 seasonal jobs this summer as fewer teenagers enter the workforce and operators contend with uneven customer traffic. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/29/2026


Industry Veteran Joins Spaceman Sales Team
Industry Veteran Joins Spaceman Sales Team

A former business owner and national accounts leader, Kris Byrd will oversee the Western territory and key customer relationships for the soft-serve and frozen beverage equipment manufacturer. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/29/2026


Know Your Players: How the Hunter-Farmer Sales Model Drives Growth for Distributors
Know Your Players: How the Hunter-Farmer Sales Model Drives Growth for Distributors

Three distribution executives share how they define sales roles, manage handoffs, and align talent to maximize both customer acquisition and account growth. Continue Reading

Postedby Tim O'Connor
Date posted06/29/2026


Chairman's Message: There’s No Better Place to Figure Out Disruption
Chairman's Message: There’s No Better Place to Figure Out Disruption

Featuring speakers that truly lived transformation, this year’s FEDA conference brings together the programs and peer conversations our industry needs to turn today’s pressures into tomorrow’s advantages. Continue Reading

Postedby Marc Tell
Date posted06/29/2026


Industry Insights: Modernization Starts With Alignment
Industry Insights: Modernization Starts With Alignment

Technology alone won’t solve supply chain challenges. Real progress comes when distributors, manufacturers, and partners work together around common processes and standards. Continue Reading

Postedby j Schneider
Date posted06/29/2026