1919 S. Highland Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
Founded in 1925
The Illinois Food Retailers Association (IFRA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the profitability and growth of locally owned and owner-operated retail food stores and the suppliers that service them.
For each of its members, IFRA membership strengthens the link to the food industry at-large and provides industry-specific programs, essential and timely information about general industry topics and legislative and regulatory issues that affect their business.
Illinois Food Industry Trade Show
Illinois Food Industry Trade Show
A fully integrated retail grocery, restaurant and food service trade show for all members of the food industry.
Food Managers Sanitation/Food Handling
Food Managers Sanitation/Food Handling
The Illinois Department of Public Health requires that all food service establishments that prepare and serve food will be required to have a certified food service manager on the premises at all times food is being handled. Registration and information.
Leadership/Membership
Learn about our leadership team and how to become a member of Illinois Food Retailers Association.
Services
Industry Events
GMA – Holiday Get Together
Thursday, November 29, 2018
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Drury Lane - Oakbrook Terrace
Come join your industry associates for an informal, early holiday reception. GMA is inviting retailers to be our guests at this Holiday Party at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
Northern Illinois Food Bank Volunteer Day
Saturday, November 17, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
On Saturday, November 17, 2018 GMA members and their families help inspect, sort, and repack food products that will be distributed to over 600 soup kitchens, food pantries, and shelters located in 13 northern Illinois counties.Many GMA members have donated to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. On this morning we'll be able to see and help out in extending the usefulness of our products.
