EFEDA is the voice of the European Foodservice Equipment Distribution Industry and brings together a body of professional foodservice equipment distributors who promote the highest quality of pre-sales advice and after-sales service together with European and North American Manufacturers and companies from the Far East. EFEDA will aim to focus on improving safety and environmental issues, promoting business opportunities and advantages to the Members through regional industry activity.

EFEDA provides up to date information on Standards and Approvals within Europe and encourages liaison and co-operation between governments, trade organisations and other relevant bodies

EFEDA is the only European Organisation dedicated to promoting direction and development of the European Equipment Distribution Industry and encouraging closer liaison with other international organisations around the world.

The prime function of EFEDA is to assist its membership in developing more business in a profitable way. EFEDA will assist Manufacturers in the distribution of their equipment in the European Market and seek to identify business opportunities across Europe.

EFEDA Website - Lists companies who are either FULL MEMBERS (qualified and professional Exclusive Distributors), AFFILIATE MEMBERS (European and other international Manufacturers and Professional Consultants) together with NAFEM AFFILIATES (North American Manufacturers).

CEN Workshop Agreement for the Cleanability of Foodservice Equipment. - developing a CEN Workshop Agreement for Foodservice Equipment Cleanability - a major project for EFEDA.

Radio Frequency Identification for the Foodservice Industry (RFID) an ongoing project being worked on by EFEDA

EFEDA Annual Conference and National Events held in different countries around Europe and occasionally in USA - The Aim - to build bridges and develop closer relationships between European and North American Manufacturers and European Distributors, together with Chains, Consultants and End-Users generally. The focus is to encourage Manufacturers from East and West to hold their European Sales Meetings and Workshops alongside the International Conference.

The best opportunity for the European Industry to meet annually in order to undertake in depth networking, exchange views and discuss developments and solutions to mutual problems. A "vital venue" for those wishing to influence their future in Europe.

EFEDA Newszines are issued monthly to keep everyone informed about activities of EFEDA and the industry in general. These have been updated and revitalized at the end of 2005 and 2006 looks to increasing their content and information further.

Involvement in Trade Exhibitions - EFEDA attends major exhibitions in Europe such as HOST, Milan; HOSTELCO, Spain; INTERNORGA, Hamburg; HOTELYMPIA, London and the NRA and NAFEM Shows in the United States.

Professionalism is the Key - EFEDA encourages Education and Training in the Industry and various issues are under consideration.