Partners
BFC collaborates with food distributor associations and buying groups like UniPro Foodservice and Golbon, as well as technology providers, to create solutions that enhance purchasing power, operational efficiency, and profitability for independent food distributors.
Partners
Partners United in Food Distribution
The associations and buying groups we work with share one purpose: helping food distributors compete, grow, and thrive. BFC is proud to stand alongside them, and alongside the technology providers we collaborate with, to build solutions that reflect how the industry actually operates. Stronger together, the goal stays the same: a more accurate, efficient, and profitable operation for every distributor.
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Buying groups
Collective Strength for Food Distributors
These groups help distributors pool purchasing power and programs, so they can compete at a scale few could reach alone.
UniPro Foodservice
Relationship: Preferred Partner
UniPro Foodservice is a national cooperative of independent foodservice distributors, built so members can collaborate, share ideas, and grow together while staying independently owned. By pooling the network's scale, purchasing power, and programs, UniPro helps its members compete and prioritize member profitability. BFC is proud to be a UniPro preferred partner, supporting the independent distributors at the heart of its cooperative.
Golbon
Relationship: Partner
Golbon is a foodservice buying group built by food distributors, for food distributors. It combines member and supplier strengths into programs that support purchasing, marketing, sales training, logistics, and business services, all aimed at strengthening each distributor's bottom line. BFC is proud to be a Golbon partner, supporting the distributors in its network.
Frosty Acres Brands
Relationship: Partner
Frosty Acres Brands is a national marketing and purchasing cooperative for independent food distributors. It aligns the sales, marketing, and procurement activities of its members, offering national brands and private-label programs to drive sustainable growth for the distributors who own it. BFC is proud to be a Frosty Acres Brands partner, supporting the independent distributors at the heart of the cooperative.
Industry Associations
Advocacy, Education, and Community for Distributors
These organizations give distributors and independent grocers a voice in policy, a place to learn, and a network to lean on.
IFDA
International Foodservice Distributors Association
Relationship: Allied Member
IFDA is the trade association representing foodservice distributors, championing their growth and success through advocacy, events, research, and education. Its members range from regional family-owned businesses to the largest enterprises in the industry, all working to keep restaurants, schools, hospitals, and hotels supplied. BFC is proud to be an IFDA Allied Member, supporting the distributor community it serves, including through the IFDA Solutions Conference.
NGA
National Grocers Association
Relationship: Associate Member
NGA is the national trade association representing independent, community-focused grocers and the wholesalers who serve them. Through advocacy, education, events, and industry connections, NGA works to ensure independent operators have the opportunity to succeed and better serve the communities at the heart of their business. BFC is proud to be an NGA associate member, supporting the independent grocers and wholesalers it represents.
IFPA
International Fresh Produce Association
Relationship: Member
IFPA is the global trade association for the fresh produce and floral supply chains, giving a strong voice to the distributors who move fresh product from field to customer. Through advocacy, education, and industry connections, IFPA helps its members navigate shared challenges, including food safety and traceability. BFC is proud to be an IFPA member and to have collaborated with IFPA and another industry partner on a proposal to the FDA for a calculated lot code approach under FSMA 204, helping make traceability more practical for distributors.
ROFDA
Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates
Relationship: Partner
ROFDA brings together retailer-owned wholesale distributors, along with independent grocers and the associates who support them. Through collaboration, shared insights, and coordinated supplier engagement, ROFDA helps independent retailers compete and succeed every day. BFC is proud to be a ROFDA partner, supporting the wholesalers and independent grocers in its network.
Solutions Partners
Technology That Works Alongside Your Operation
The solutions partners below are the ones BFC works with under contract, and they are only part of our network. BFC connects with 30+ ERP systems and many other partners beyond those listed. Explore our ERP integrations.
Descartes
Relationship: Partner
Descartes is a global provider of cloud-based logistics technology. Its fleet solutions help distributors that run a private fleet plan routes, execute deliveries, and track performance across the last mile. BFC is proud to partner with Descartes across outbound operations: BFC builds loads and manages driver bids, Descartes plans routes, and optimized route plans flow directly into driver bids and schedules.
NetSuite
Relationship: SDN Partner
NetSuite is a cloud ERP platform that businesses use to manage financials, inventory, orders, and customer relationships in one system. BFC is an independent software provider and a proud NetSuite SuiteCloud Developer Network partner.
Acumatica
Relationship: Alliance Member
Acumatica is a cloud ERP platform that helps businesses manage financials, inventory, and orders. Food distributors can leverage Acumatica as their ERP and BFC through the warehouse and outbound operations. BFC is proud to be a member of the Acumatica Alliance Program.
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