Food Industry Institutes
Food Industry Institutes
BCCCA is one of the food industry's largest trade associations. The site hosts information on industry statistics, benchmarking and annual reports. It also provides information on relevant training courses, conferences and information on health and nutrition.
The Breakfast Cereal Information Service is part of the Association of Cereal Food Manufacturers (ACFM), which represents all major manufacturers of breakfast cereal products in the UK. The ACFM's Breakfast Cereal Information Service has been launched to provide easily accessible information on the breakfast cereal industry.
The site contains a variety of information including listing of members, the types of cheeses produced by the members, a links page, recipies and press releases. It also contains facts about cheese including nutritional and health information.
Information on the frozen food industry. Includes current and archived news, statistics on frozen food and a small links page. It also provides information on member companies.
Extensive source of information on every aspect of the potato industry including consumer information and recipies, information on imports and exports, daily price of potatoes, www links, research information and events and publications. There is a password protected area for council members.
BRC is a source of information, expertise and comment on many issues affecting retailing. It publishes monthly surveys on retail sales and prices which are viewed by the Bank of England, the Treasury and the City as key indicators for the economy. The site provides information on policies and issues, latest news and press releases, facts and figures on shopping in the UK, a relevant links directory and a contacts page.
BSDA is a national trade association representing the interests of producers and manufacturers of soft drinks. The site contains information features on publications and training and a searchable list of members of the association with their contact details. It also has a Q & A section on the food and drinks industry as well as a news section.
An independently funded research organisation for the food industry. Research is carried out on behalf of its membership – food companies, packaging companies, ingredient manufacturers and other food-related organisations. The site provides an overview of the activities of CCFRA along with summaries of their research. There is also a section on legislation affecting the food industry. Publication details are included plus information about their training courses and conferences.
Provides information on the chilled food industry. Topics covered include events related to chilled food, publications, principles of food safety, chilled food market data, information on the climate change levy and details of the activities of the Chilled Food Association.
CIAA represents the food and drink industry in the European Union on issues common to the whole food and drink industry. The UK Food and Drink Federation is a member. The site hosts a large number of documents for each of the CIAA departments and also lists the members and their addresses. It also has a news and publications section.
News from DEFRA plus information on consultations, the Food Chain Group, DEFRA agencies, regulations, statistics, research, recruitment, publications and www links.
EFFP is dedicated to strengthening the profitability, competitiveness and sustainability of England's farming, food and related rural industries through developing co-operation and partnership activities not only between farmers but also between farmers and the food chain.
Comprehensive information on the baking industry including facts about the industry and information about the federation. The site also contains information on nutrition plus material aimed at journalists and students. There is also a members only area under construction.
This is a consultancy, funded both by government and by the food and drink industry. As such, the site holds information on a wide variety of subjects ranging from export market research to a newsletter. The site also contains publications and reports, a buyers guide, events listings as well as a members only area.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the voice of the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. FDF promotes the industry's views and works to build consumer confidence in the food chain as a whole.
Covers the agency's latest news along with information about research, industry regulation and the scientific advisory committees. In-depth material is provided on GM foods, additives, BSE and organic food. Information about Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish FSAs can also be found here.
This site contains industry news, events, publications which can be ordered through the site, details of members as well as a comprehensive listing of the wholesale markets across Britain along with details of traders at each of these markets.
This site contains industry news, events, publications which can be ordered through the site, details of members as well as a comprehensive listing of the wholesale markets across Britain along with details of traders at each of these markets.
IGD actively helps people to grow, by bringing together intelligence, opinion and experience from the food and grocery chain.
This company has been set up as the licensed Sector Skills Council for the UK's food and drink manufacturing industry. Improve Ltd works with employers to increase skills and workforce competencies, raise productivity and business performance and attract people to a career in the sector.
The IFR is an organisation that impartially looks at issues relevant to food safety, diet and health, and food materials. The site holds information on research issues, publications, events, community issues and a listing of likeminded websites hosted by the IFR.
This directory provides links to sites that we believe will be of use, interest and relevance to the fields of consumer science and home economics. Inclusion does not mean that the views and opinions expressed, or the commercial products recommended therein, are endorsed in any way by the Institute of Consumer Sciences.
The IFST is an organisation that represents food scientists and technologists. The site contains latest news, details on how to become a member, a BSE news update and a guide to products and services in the food industry.
The IDF represents the dairy industry and their site provides information for the industry and also for the general public. It provides information on IDF activities and future events aswell as listing publications and contact details. There is a 'What's new' section including latest industry news.
An international research, development, consultancy and training organisation for the food industry. Its members are companies and organisations within or connected to the food and agriculture industry worldwide. The site details LFRA services and products. To access most information you have to be a member.
This site provides information on the history of margarine, the chemistry involved, nutrition and health, the uses of margarine - including recipies. The site also has information about MSA including contact details.
Explains the role of the Commission and provides the latest news on the sheep, pig, and cattle industries.
This site provides resources such as nutrition facts, statistics, farming facts and nutrition notes. There is also a 'goodies' section including downloadable adverts and screen savers. There is a section for teachers and a resources section with the latest materials. The site also has a keyword search facility.
The forum aims to guarantee a sustainable long-term future for the British red meat industry. The site explains the forum's objectives and includes a list of board members, a press release section, the forum's newsletter and information on their projects.
SFDF was launched in September 1999 with the aim of representing and promoting the common interests of the food and drink manufacturing industry in Scotland - primarily to the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Food Advisory Committee. The site contains information on latest news, the SFDF's objectives, feedback, recruitment and trade shows.
ESA's aids the development and improvement of potato chips, edible nuts and snack food products. As such, the site provides information on exhibitions and events, relevant industry links, an educational resource section and a consumer information area; including nutrition and labelling.
SOFHT covers the interests and views of everyone involved in food safety throughout the food chain. An interest in food hygiene is the criteria for membership. The website has information on its activities, training options,as well as technical and legislative articles.
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