WE ARE THE
Cheese Experts

WE ARE THE
Cheese Experts

What is IPAP?

Established in 1991, the Independent Procurement Alliance Program (IPAP) is a privately owned company that specializes in creating supply chain efficiencies within the food industry. By collaborating with independent distributors and suppliers nationwide, IPAP helps reduce costs, save time, and expand product offerings. IPAP also offers 3rd party billing in other food categories. As the largest refrigerated redistribution program in the United States, IPAP has distributed over one billion pounds of cheese, earning a reputation as industry experts. IPAP remains the #1 source for foodservice consolidation and redistribution. 

Cheese shop sign featuring a bold red design and an illustration of a cheese wedge.

160

suppliers

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12,000

items in the product catalog

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20 Million

pounds distributed weekly

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1700

members

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Fresh shredded cheese in a rustic wooden bowl, perfect for cooking and culinary creations.

Our Alliance

IPAP is owned by five buying groups: Frosty Acres Brands, Federated Foodservice, Golbon, Performance Food Group and UniPro Foodservice. These venture partners formed an alliance to obtain better pricing, expand product options, reduce internal costs and achieve greater inventory turns all while remaining competitors. Collectively the five groups represent more than 1,000 independent distributors.

Since forming in 1991, IPAP’s owners combined have sold over one billion pounds of refrigerated dairy products to their operators through IPAP.

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Our Mission

Improve the profitability and competitiveness of our Venture Partners’ affiliated distributors by aggressively exploring new opportunities; fully develop consolidation, purchasing and shipping programs to address their marketing and operational needs.

Contact us

Main Office:  555 555-5555
Product Sales: 555 555-5555

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