Associations & Support
Food Standards Agency
www.food.gov.ukFood & Drink Federation
British Cheese Board
Site contains a list of members and information on the cheeses they produce, a useful links page, recipes and press releases. Also ??? find out about nutritional and health Information, along with facts about cheese.
British Egg Information Service
Site contains information on the egg industry with a current and archived news section featuring up-dates from the egg industry, along with nutritional information and a links section.
British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF)
Includes current and archived news from the frozen food industry, statistics on frozen food and a small links page. Information on member companies also provided.
The British Potato Council
Extensive source of information on every aspect of the potato industry including consumer information and recipes, 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.
British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA)
The 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.
Chilled Food Association
Site provides information on the chilled food industry, with a focus on 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.
Coffee Science Information Centre (CoSIC)
Site provides information on coffee from a scientific viewpoint. It covers the background of coffee and has a Q&A section, extensive summaries of coffee and health issues plus the latest news from the coffee world.
Federation of Bakers
Comprehensive information on the baking industry including facts about the industry and information about the federation. Contains useful information for journalists and students.
Food From Britain
Food From Britain is funded both by government and by the food and drink industry to encourage and develop UK food and drink exports. The site also contains publications and reports, a buyers guide, events listings as well as a members only area.
Foodfirst
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.
Food Commission
Information covering the issues the Food Commission are concerned with: additives, advertising, animal welfare, baby foods and children’s food, genetic engineering, good nutrition, irradiation and pesticides. The site hosts news, publications and an index of terms used by the Food Commission.
Fresh Produce Consortium
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.
Grocers News
News information website dedicated to the food retail industry. The website categorises its news into the following areas: retail, food industry and non food news. Within these categories the news is further split into sections such as drinks and beverages, bakery etc.
Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA)
HFMA is the trade association for the specialist health product industry. The site contains recent news, a summary of their activities and position statements as well as details on how to become a member. It also contains a members only area.
Infant and Dietetic Foods Association (IDFA)
This site holds information on these groups within society which have a specific nutritional requirement such as baby food, sports food, slimming foods and weaning foods. The site hosts practical information on these different groups as well as resources covering legislation, composition and labelling.
Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD)
A research organisation for the food and grocery industry. This site contains information on topics such as the different industry sectors, food and nutrition and consumer issues. Profiles on some leading companies are also included. There is a news section highlighting today’s food-related stories. Details of their publications along with training courses and conferences can also be found.
Margarine and Spreads Association (MSA)
This site provides information on the history of margarine, the chemistry involved, nutrition and health, the uses of margarine – including recipes. The site also has information about MSA including contact details.
Meat and Livestock Commission (MLC)
Explains the role of the Commission and provides the latest news on the sheep, pig, and cattle industries.
National Dairy Council
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.
Provision Trade Federation
Provision Trade Federation is a trade association for companies involved in supplying provisions, which are bacon and ham; chilled and processed meats; dairy products of all kinds, including milk powders, cheese, butter, yogurt and other dairy desserts; and canned foods. The site provides information about the association, details of services available, a list of their members. There is also a password protected members only area.
ReadyMealsInfo
An online business to business information source for ‘ready meals’ sector and affiliated industries.
Safer Pak
The site contains a wide range of information on The BRC/IoP Packaging Standard, Hazard analysis (HACCP) and quality improvement tools and techniques. The site also has a discussion forum.
Salt Manufacturers’ Association (SMA)
The trade association representing UK manufacturers’ of salt including domestic salt, catering salt, water-softening salt, industrial salt and de-icing salt. The website holds information on the history of salt, salt production, the uses of salt as well as lists of their members.
Scottish Food and Drink Federation (SFDF)
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.
Snack, Nut and Crisp Manufacturers’ Association Ltd (ESA)
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
Society of Food Hygiene Technology, The (SOFHT)
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.
Society of Independent Brewers Association (SIBA)
SIBA was set up in 1980 and represents the interests of microbrewers. The site has information on SIBA activities, code of practice, news and events as well as listing the current members and hosting a discussion forum. Welsh Support Organisations
Welsh Development Agency Food Directorate
The Welsh Development Agency’s Food Directorate works with partners throughout the industry to add value to Welsh food at every point in the supply chain. With a range of tailored programmes designed by Food and Drink professionals, the WDA Food Directorate seeks to ensure that Welsh Food meets the needs of the market at home and abroad. The WDA Food Directorate offers Welsh Food and Drink producers a range of opportunities to develop their markets in Wales, the UK and abroad. Support includes ?? Opportunities to exhibit under the ‘Wales: The True Taste’ brand at trade shows ?? A market channels programme providing links with retailers ?? Export support.
The web-site provides information on forthcoming events, press information and lists all major food and drink suppliers in Wales.
Hybu Cig Cymru/ Welsh Meat Promotions
HCC is the industry-led red meat authority for Wales. It seeks to develop profitable and sustainable markets for Welsh red meat for the benefit of all stakeholders in the supply chain. HCC’s prime tasks are: ?? The promotion of all Welsh red meat products ?? The highlighting of the clear and marketable differences of Welsh red meat products ?? Working with farmers to boost quality, reduce costs and improve animal health ?? Working with the whole supply chain to improve efficiencies and develop quality assurance ?? Measures to improve industry communication