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• Business: Agriculture and Forestry: Associations  (38)
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AAIPA - Italian Association of Food Product Industries  www.aiipa.it A trade organization working on behalf of Italian food producers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The British Food Trust  www.greatbritishkitchen.co.uk 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.

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

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

Canola Council of Canada  www.canola-council.org Organization supporting the canola oil industry.

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

Confectionery Manufacturers Association of Canada  www.confectioncanada.com 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Food Processing and Machinery Supply Association  www.foodprocessingmachinery.com Industry links, registration for the IEFP and links to food industry suppliers.

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

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

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

Grain Elevator and Processing Society - GEAPS  www.geaps.com 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.

Green Restaurant Association  www.dinegreen.com 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.

Grocery Manufacturers of America  www.gmabrands.com The site is a one-stop shop for information regarding all aspects of the industry, from information about the retail food supply chain to issues on Capitol Hill.

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

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

International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses  www.iarw.org/index.asp 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.

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

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

International Society of Beverage Technologists  www.bevtech.org 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

National Watermelon Association  www.nwaqueen.com Association of growers, processors and distributors of watermelon.

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

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

Northwest Food Processors Association  www.nwfpa.org/eweb/StartPage.aspx Trade association which promotes the food processing industry in Idaho, Oregon, and Washingtion.

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

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

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

Popcorn Board  www.popcorn.org 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.

Prince Edward Island Association of Chefs and Cooks  www.peichefs.ca Promoting the culinary industry and enhancing the cuisine of Prince Edward Island. An events schedule, job bank, membership and competition information.

Professional Chef's Association  www.professionalchef.com 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.

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

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

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

Tea Council of Canada  www.tea.ca A source of information on tea to consumers, health professionals, foodservice operators and the media. Providing scientific research on tea to consumer, market trends and recipes.

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

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

TransFair USA  www.transfairusa.org 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.

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

Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers  www.wawgg.org Committed to communication, education and research.

The Wine Institute  www.wineinstitute.org Public policy advocacy association of California wineries. Supports legislative and regulatory advocacy, international market development, media relations, scientific research, and education programs that benefit the California wine industry.

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

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

World Food Logistics Organization  www.wflo.org/wflo 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.