Food & Beverages

Resources in this category:

American Dairy Science Association
http://www.adsa.org/

"The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) is an international organization of educators, scientists and industrialists who are committed to advancing the dairy industry...Together, ADSA members have discovered new methods and technologies that have revolutionized the dairy industry." The site includes membership information, a newsletter, meeting announcements, and access to several of the organizations publications. Abstracts to the Journal of Dairy Science are also available.

American Frozen Food Institute
http://www.affi.com/

"The American Frozen Food Institute is the national trade association that has represented the interests of the frozen food industry for over 55 years. Its 586 corporate members account for more than 90 percent of frozen food production in the U.S." The site has a news and events section which includes information about the organization, an informational section with facts about frozen food, a media section with industry trends, and a special kids section with recipes for kids. Part of the site is open to members only and requires a password.

American Meat Institute
http://www.meatami.com/

"AMI, a national trade association, represents packers and processors of 70% of the nation's beef, pork, lamb, veal and turkey products and their suppliers throughout America...the Institute provides legislative, regulatory and public relations services, conducts scientific and economic research, offers marketing and technical assistance and sponsors education programs." Information on members, government regulations, facts and statistics about the meat and poultry industry, news, and a career center for job seekers and employers.

American Meat Science Association
http://www.meatscience.org/

"The American Meat Science Association provides credible, science-based information to the industry and facilitates a greater understanding of muscle foods and associated animal products as a major food source in the U.S. and world economies. Nonprofit scientific society with members working in meat science and related professions in industry, academia and government." Site includes memebrship information, job announcements, and pointers to Internet resources.

Association of Brewers
http://www.beertown.org/

3The Association of Brewers is a 17-year-old nonprofit organization devoted to the collection and dissemination of beer and brewing information on both amateur and commercial levels.2 This site provides information about the organization and its membership, upcoming events and trade shows, beer information such as a glossary of common beer and brewing terms and beer recipes, related publications, and links to the American Homebrewers Association and the Institute for Brewing Studies, divisions of the Association of Brewers.

Chocolate Manufacturers Association
http://www.chocolateusa.org/

The Chocolate Manufacturers Association of the United States of America (CMA) represents firms which manufacture and distribute cocoa and chocolate products. This site co-hosted with the National Confectioners Association, provides general information about the associations, its members and services. It provides information about the history of candy as well as facts and figures and recent news in the candy industry. Links to candy manufacturers and candy trivia and recipes are also provided.

Food & Consumer Products Manufacturers of Canada
http://www.fcpmc.com/

"FCPMC is the industry association representing over 180 Canadian operated member companies that manufacture & market an array of food & consumer products that are integral to daily life at home, work & leisure. These companies provide Canadians with safe, nutritious & high quality products sold through retail grocery, drug, convenience, mass merchandise & foodservice distribution channels. The FCPMC site lists the latest news and events relevant to the food and consumer products manufacturing industry."

Food Products Association
http://www.fpa-food.org/

The FPA is the principal scientific and technical trade association representing the food products industry. The FPA website provides information on food science, government affairs and food security, as well as recent news in the field.

Gin and Vodka Association of Great Britain
http://www.ginvodka.org/

"The Gin and Vodka Association of Great Britain (GVA) is the modern trade association for the United Kingdom's Gin and Vodka industry. The GVA is non-profit making and non-trading and dedicated to protecting and promoting the image of UK produced gin and vodka at home and abroad." The site includes industry news, recipes and cocktails, a directory of member companies, a history of gin and vodka, and a question and answer area.

International Dairy Foods Association
http://www.idfa.org/index.htm

"The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is a Washington, DC-based association for processors, manufacturers, marketers, distributors and suppliers of dairy foods, including milk, cheese, and ice cream and frozen desserts. IDFA serves as an umbrella organization for three constituent groups: the Milk Industry Foundation (MIF), the National Cheese Institute (NCI), and the International Ice Cream Association (IICA)." The site has information about the association, news, events, publications, and links to other dairy resources. There's also a passworded section for members only.

National Confectioners Association
http://www.candyusa.org/

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) represents domestic and international confectionery manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. This site co-hosted with the Chocolate Manufacturers Association, provides general information about the associations, its members and services. It provides information about the history of candy as well as facts and figures and recent news in the candy industry. Links to candy manufacturers and candy trivia and recipes are also provided.

The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association
http://www.nfraweb.org/

"The Mission of the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) is to Promote the Sales and Consumption of Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Through: Education, Training, Research, Sales Planning and Menu Development, and Providing a Forum for Industry Dialogue." The site provides basic information about NFRA as well as membership info, industry news and events, consumer information, marketing and promotions info, and publications.

National Pasta Association
http://ilovepasta.org/

"Founded in 1904, the NPA is the trade association for U.S. pasta manufacturers and related suppliers. The Association acts as a resource on pasta to consumers, nutrition professionals and the media." This site provides a list of NPA companies, frequently asked questions about pasta, nutritional information, a dictionary of common types of pasta, and many pasta recipes.

National Pork Producers Council
http://www.nppc.org/

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is an organization dedicated to the pork industry and standards. The resource provides industry news, statistics and legal information.

Snack Food Association
http://www.sfa.org/

"The Snack Food Association is the international trade association of the snack food industry representing snack manufacturers and suppliers to the snack industry since 1937. This web site contains general information about the Snack Food Association, including press releases related to the snack food industry, upcoming trade events, and a directory of their publications." The web site also features snack food recipes for all seasons.

Specialty Coffee Association of America
http://www.scaa.org/

"The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) is a nonprofit trade organization for specialty coffee or coffee-related businesses." This site provides information about the organization, its seminars, conferences, and events, and links to other coffee-related sites.