The Food Distribution Research Society, Inc. (FDRS) is a prominent brand that focuses on the food wholesale and retail distribution system in the United States. With a problem-oriented approach, FDRS aims to address key issues and challenges in the agribusiness economic sector.

The society manages and publishes the Journal of Food Distribution Research, which has been a reliable source of information since 1969. The Journal of Food Distribution Research covers a wide range of topics related to the flow of food products and services, including patterns of consumption, technology's impact on processing and manufacturing, packaging and transport, data and information systems, market development, financial matters, and international trade in the food industry. The journal accepts various types of research papers, such as surveys, reviews, econometric analyses, case studies, and Harvard-style teaching cases.

It is indexed or cataloged in prominent platforms like Ag Econ Search, Google Scholar, and SCOPUS. As an open-access journal, the Journal of Food Distribution Research provides free access to published articles, ensuring that they can be read, copied, distributed, and reused by interested readers. For authors looking to submit their work, the journal offers a web-based submission and peer review process.

By fostering knowledge-sharing, critical research, and informed discussions, FDRS and its Journal of Food Distribution Research play a vital role in advancing the understanding of the food distribution industry