Web Directory

» AAIPA - Italian Association of Food Product Industries
   A trade organization working on behalf of Italian food producers.
   http://www.aiipa.it/

» American Palm Oil Council
   Trade organization representing palm oil producers. Product information and health benefits.
   http://www.americanpalmoil.com

» American Society of Baking
   Promoting the advancement of baking science technology through the exchange of information and interaction among baking industry professionals.
   http://www.asbe.org/

» American White Wheat Processors Association
   Getting white wheat ingredients of specific performance attributes to consumers and manufacturers is the prime goal of the American White Wheat Producers Association.
   http://www.awwpa.com/

» American Wholesale Marketers Association
   A trade organization working on behalf of U.S. convenience distributors.
   http://www.awmanet.org

» Associated New York State Food Processors
   Represents fruit and vegetable processors from New York, on environmental issues and food safety concerns.
   http://www.nyfoodprocessors.org

» Association for Dressings and Sauces
   An international trade association of salad dressing, marinade, mayonnaise, mustard and other condiment sauce manufacturers and their suppliers.
   http://www.dressings-sauces.org/

» California League of Food Processors
   Representing fruit and vegetable processors from the Golden State since 1905. Includes processing tomato and peach statistics, legislative updates, and upcoming meetings and events.
   http://clfp.com/

» Canadian Canola Growers Association
   Works to influence national issues and policies and enhance markets for the benefit of Canadian canola growers.
   http://www.ccga.ca

» Canola Council of Canada
   Organization supporting the canola oil industry.
   http://www.canola-council.org/

» Chef's Collaborative
   Promoting sustainable cuisine by teaching children, supporting local farmers, educating one another, and inspiring the public to choose good, clean food.
   http://www.chefscollaborative.org/

» Confectionery Manufacturers Association of Canada
   Representing confectionery chocolate, candy and chewing gum manufacturers, affiliates and suppliers, the CMAC supports confectionery growth by advancing and communicating the interests of the industry, its members and its consumers.
   http://www.confectioncanada.com

» Euro-toques
   An organization of chefs throughout Europe and European chefs working around the world. Provides contact information, organization history and activity information.
   http://www.euro-toques.org

» European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group
   Consortium of equipment manufacturers, food industries, research institutes, and public health authorities promoting hygiene during processing and packing of food products.
   http://www.ehedg.org/

» Food Consultants Group
   Independent alliance of food industry experts. Support for industry areas including marketing, logistics, new technologies, finances, and legal issues.
   http://www.foodconsultants.com/

» Food Institute
   Portal for the food industry, includes industry, health and government and international news and related resources.
   http://www.foodinstitute.com/

» Food Marketing Institute
   Organization serving the needs of food distribution and related business, including grocery wholesalers and retail supermarkets. Includes industry and consumer resources and industry publications.
   http://www.fmi.org/

» Food Products Association
   Principal scientific trade association representing the U.S. food processing industry.
   http://www.fpa-food.org/

» Food Shippers of America
   Association of United States food shippers. Includes FAQ, services, and member directory.
   http://www.foodshippersofamerica.org/

» Food and Drink Innovation Network
   Industry group looking at innovation in the marketplace though regular conferences in the UK.
   http://www.fdin.co.uk/

» Gelatine Manufacturers of Europe.
   Provides applications, health benefits, and recipes for gelatine. Information for members, industry legislation and regulations, and press releases.
   http://www.gelatine.org/

» Grain Elevator and Processing Society - GEAPS
   An international professional society dedicated to providing its members with forums to generate leadership, innovation and excellence in grain-related industry operations. News, publications and events.
   http://www.geaps.com/

» Green Restaurant Association
   A US non-profit organization that provides services in research, consulting, education, marketing and community organizing. Lists environmental guidelines and offers a directory of green restaurants and products.
   http://www.dinegreen.com/

» Grocery Manufacturers Association
   The association promotes and represents the world’s food, beverage and consumer products companies. Information on industry affairs, news, events, publications and membership.
   http://www.gmaonline.org/

» Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association
   Promotes Hawaiian grown or manufactured foods. Member directory categorized by type of food or services. Lists membership benefits and requirements, with application form.
   http://www.foodsofhawaii.com/

» Illinois Food Retailers Association
   Focused on independent retail food stores and their suppliers. Includes a buyers guide, news, events calendar, membership application, and contact details.
   http://www.ilfood.org/

» International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses
   Advances and enhances the safe storage of large quantities of food products, facilitating efficient distribution of food between manufacturers and retailers and to promote better understanding by the public.
   http://www.iarw.org/index.asp

» International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association
   Serving the supermarket industry and manufacturers of dairy, deli, bakery, cheese, specialty foods, equipment, and packaging.
   http://www.iddba.org/

» International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
   An umbrella organisation for the national organic certification bodies. Setting out minimum standards for organic production. Provides accreditation schemes for national organisations.
   http://www.ifoam.org/

» International Society of Beverage Technologists
   The ISBT (formerly SSDT) was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1953 and now consists of over 1,000 members world wide. It is unique in being the only organization whose sole interest is the technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages.
   http://www.bevtech.org

» Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America
   Not for profit, educational Islamic organization dedicated to promoting Halal food and nutrition.
   http://www.ifanca.org/

» Manitoba Canola Growers Association
   A member organization committed to maximizing net income from canola in the Canadian province.
   http://www.mcgacanola.org

» Manufacturers' Agents for the Food Service Industry
   Not-for-profit association for independent manufacturers' representative agencies and the manufacturers they represent in the foodservice equipment, supplies and furniture industry.
   http://www.mafsi.org/

» Massachusetts Specialty Foods Association
   Non-profit organization providing education, networking, peer support, marketing, publicity, and technical assistance for members. The MSFA is a non-profit organization.
   http://www.msfa.net/

» Midwest Food Processors Association, Inc.
   Results-oriented trade association, furnishing its member companies with information on government regulations, technical affairs and industry matters.
   http://www.mwfpa.org/

» National Barbecue Association
   Directory of supplier, manufacturer, consultant, conference and trade shows.
   http://www.nbbqa.org

» National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc. (NICA)
   Striving toward the betterment of communication between fairs, festivals and independent concessionaires across the USA.
   http://www.nicainc.org/

» North American Association of Food Equipment
   A resource for food service equipment, food service supplies, food service operations and management information.
   http://www.nafem.org/

» Northern Canola Growers Association
   Works to promote the production, marketing, processing, research, and use of canola.
   http://www.northerncanola.com/

» Northwest Food Processors Association
   Trade association which promotes the food processing industry in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Includes events, membership application, advocacy and issues.
   http://www.nwfpa.org/

» Ohio Grocers Association
   A reference for Ohio grocers and grocers around the country. Award winning Food Safety Program and Workplace Violence Program.
   http://www.ohiogrocers.org/

» Ontario Canola Growers Association
   Provides research, alerts, and news regarding the canola industry within the Canadian province.
   http://www.ontariocanolagrowers.ca

» PEI Seafood Processors Association
   Non-profit organization dedicated to the advocacy, training and marketing of seafood products processed on Prince Edward Island.
   http://www.peispa.com

» Popcorn Board
   A non-profit organization funded by U.S. popcorn processors. The Board strives to raise the awareness of U.S. popcorn as a snack through domestic and international marketing efforts.
   http://www.popcorn.org/

» Professional Chef's Association
   A national organization of chefs and those associated with the foodservice industry. The site is divided into public and members only sections, providing news of association events, forums and certification services.
   http://www.professionalchef.com/

» South Australian Food Centre
   A partnership between food industry organizations and government agencies to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for food companies who want to grow their businesses.
   http://www.safoodcentre.com.au/

» Soyatech.com
   Soybean and oilseed resource and information for the food and feed industries. Research, consulting, publications and advertising.
   http://www.soyatech.com/

» Tennessee Specialty Foods Association Inc.
   A site for the members of the Tennessee Specialty Foods Association. Get member information and links to all the member sites.
   http://tsfagourmet.com

» The American Cheese Society
   Comprised of cheesemakers and enthusiasts, with information on their annual conference, and a searchable directory of member companies in USA.
   http://www.cheesesociety.org/

» The British Food Trust
   Aims to stimulate the awareness and involvement of the general public in British food and cooking, and to foster the production, supply and consumption of good food.
   http://www.greatbritishkitchen.co.uk/

» The Federation of European Food Additives and Food Enzymes Industries
   Information for food producers about the function of additives, with list of those approved in the European Union. Shows member associations, with email contacts.
   http://www.elc-eu.org/

» The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade
   Not-for-profit business trade association established to foster trade, commerce, and interest in the specialty food industry. Includes information on Fancy Food Shows.
   http://www.specialtyfood.com/

» The Seasoning and Spice Association
   UK group represents manufacturers of herbs, spices, and seasonings, primarily for lobbying and marketing.
   http://www.seasoningandspice.org.uk/

» The World Association of Cooks Societies
   News, information, event highlights, recipes and reviews from Cooks' Organizations around the world.
   http://www.wacs2000.org/

» Tortilla Industry Association
   Consumer information, directory of members with online sales, industry, seminar, and association membership information.
   http://www.tortilla-info.com/

» TransFair USA
   Non-profit monitoring organization which certifies that participating traders are following fair trade guidelines. Products include coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, vanilla and fresh fruit.
   http://www.transfairusa.org/

» USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council
   Representing growers, processors, and exporters of peas, chickpeas (garbanzos) and lentils. Includes recipes, markets, health information, farm and export news.
   http://www.pea-lentil.com/

» Women's Food and Farming Union
   Promotes the exchange of ideas between the producer, the food industry and the consumer, to understand and address the concerns of consumers.
   http://www.wfu.org.uk/

» World Food Logistics Organization
   Activities include supporting research and development in the application of improving the application of refrigeration technology for the preservation and distribution of food and other commodities, and related training and research services.
   http://www.wflo.org/wflo/