87
Food Distributors across Australia & New Zealand
90+
Distribution Centres
$2.1 B
Combined Annual Turnover
150+
Foodservice Suppliers
About us
NAFDA Foodservice is an integrated procurement and marketing buying group, operating on behalf of 87 independently owned and operated foodservice distributors across Australia and New Zealand that supply and deliver products to the foodservice associated markets nationally.
Formed in 1989 with the merger of existing state based operations in NSW and VIC that date back to 1964, NAFDA Foodservice has been a proven major player in the Australian and New Zealand foodservice distribution industry for over 50 years
Our Programs
As Australia's leading foodservice buying group, NAFDA Foodservice offers three exclusive programs designed to reward end-users, drive distributor and supplier growth, and build stronger commercial relationships across the entire supply chain.
Best of the Best
The Best of the Best Rewards Program is a loyalty program designed to reward Food Service End-users for purchasing promoted products from NAFDA Foodservice food distributors across Australia.
Grow & Go
Grow & Go offers the opportunity to go on a trip of a lifetime to one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.
Go for Growth
Go for Growth runs for a 12 month period, split into two halves. It is aimed at NAFDA FS distributors and suppliers.
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Expanding Across the Tasman: Welcoming Foodfirst Co-operative
NAFDA Foodservice recently welcomed Foodfirst Co-operative into its network, extending our distribution footprint across New Zealand for the first time. Foodfirst's independent merchants span the length of the country, from Kaitaia in the north to Dunedin in the south, each one locally owned and deeply connected to the community it serves.
Like NAFDA's Australian distributors, Foodfirst members run their businesses their own way, backed by the buying power, supplier relationships, and industry support of a larger collective group. This acquisition brings our combined network to 87 independently owned distributors across Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing NAFDA's position as a genuinely trans-Tasman foodservice distribution group.
Conferences & Events
NAFDA Foodservice conferences bring industry professionals together to share with peers their expertise in organisational performance, best practice, industry trends, and innovation.
Find a Distributor
NAFDA Foodservice connects you with independently owned and operated distributors who know their communities — and who are committed to your success with competitive pricing, quality products, and exceptional service.
What we do
For more than 50 years, NAFDA Foodservice has united Australia & New Zealands independent foodservice distributors into one of the largest procurement and marketing buying groups. Here's how we help members, suppliers and end-users grow.
Collective Buying Power for Independent Distributors
By negotiating as a national group, NAFDA gives independently owned foodservice distributors the purchasing scale to compete with the majors — securing competitive pricing and trading terms while keeping local businesses in local hands.
Australia & New Zealand's Foodservice Distribution Network
With 87 distributors and over 90 distribution centres across Australia & New Zealand, our network delivers quality foodservice products to pubs, clubs, cafés, restaurants and institutions nationwide — backed by people who genuinely know their local market.
Trusted Preferred Supplier Partnerships
We connect 150+ leading foodservice suppliers with a national base of independent distributors. Becoming a NAFDA Preferred Supplier means broader market reach, stronger distributor relationships and a clear path to sustained sales growth.
Rewards & Marketing Programs That Drive Growth
Our Best of the Best, Grow & Go and Go for Growth programs reward end-users for purchasing promoted products and incentivise distributors and suppliers to grow — strengthening commercial relationships right across the supply chain.
Industry-Leading Conferences & Events
NAFDA conferences and buying shows bring distributors and suppliers together to share expertise, explore industry trends and forge partnerships — combining best-practice insight with the energy that inspires real business success.
Support to Grow Your Distribution Business
From group procurement and marketing to data, rebates and supplier introductions, NAFDA gives members the tools and support to operate more profitably — so you can focus on serving your customers and growing your business.
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