Food Associations

Organization serving the needs of food distribution and related business, including grocery wholesalers and retail supermarkets. Includes industry and consumer resources and industry publications.

An umbrella organisation for the national organic certification bodies. Setting out minimum standards for organic production. Provides accreditation schemes for national organisations.

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.

Principal scientific trade association representing the U.S. food processing industry.

Improving food safety in foodservice and retail through training and education.

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.

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.

Organization supporting the canola oil industry.

News, information, event highlights, recipes and reviews from Cooks' Organizations around the world.

A resource for food service equipment, food service supplies, food service operations and management information.

Non-profit monitoring organization which certifies that participating traders are following fair trade guidelines. Products include coffee, tea, and bananas.

Promoting sustainable cuisine by teaching children, supporting local farmers, educating one another, and inspiring the public to choose good, clean food.

Trade association which promotes the food processing industry in Idaho, Oregon, and Washingtion.

Provides applications, health benefits, and recipes for gelatine. Information for members, industry legislation and regulations, and press releases.

Committed to communication, education and research.

Directory of supplier, manufacturer, consultant, conference and trade shows.

Promoting the advancement of baking science technology through the exchange of information and interaction among baking industry professionals.

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

Portal for the food industry, includes industry, health and government and international news and related resources.

Results-oriented trade association, furnishing its member companies with information on government regulations, technical affairs and industry matters.

Representing growers, processors, and exporters of peas, chickpeas (garbanzos) and lentils. Includes recipes, markets, health information, farm and export news.

Not-for-profit business trade association established to foster trade, commerce, and interest in the specialty food industry. Includes information on Fancy Food Shows.

Not for profit, educational Islamic organization dedicated to promoting Halal food and nutrition.

A partnership between food industry organizations and government agencies to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for food companies who want to grow their businesses.

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.

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.

A trade organization working on behalf of U.S. convenience distributors.

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.

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.

Serving the supermarket industry and manufacturers of dairy, deli, bakery, cheese, specialty foods, equipment, and packaging.

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.

An international trade association of salad dressing, mayonnaise, mustard and other condiment sauce manufacturers and their suppliers.