American Culinary Federation
A professional, not-for-profit organization for chefs comprised of more than 25,000 members with 300 individual ACF chapters throughout the United States.
http://www.acfchefs.org/

Association Central
The Web´s leading resource for locating trade associations and industry groups. Excellent site.
http://www.associationcentral.com

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

Commercial Food Equipment Service Association
Independent foodservice equipment service agents and parts distributors founded CFESA to promote the highest standards of professional service.
http://www.cfesa.com/

Construction Criteria Base
An electronic collection of over 10,000 documents used in building design and construction, including guide specifications, manuals, handbooks, regulations, reference standards and other essential design and construction criteria documents.
http://www.ccb.org/html/home.html

Corporate Information
Corporate Information offers links to industry resources in over 65 sectors.
http://www.corporateinformation.com/

Dow Jones Business Directory
Dow Jones Business Directory reviews major industry websites including leading company home pages, industry associations, reference and news sites.
http://bd.dowjones.com/category.asp?CATID=6

Environmental Compliance Guide for Food Processors
Environmental Compliance Guide for Food Processors.
http://es.epa.gov/oeca/main/compasst/food.html

Flexible Packaging Association
Flexible Packaging Association serves as the voice of the flexible packaging industry. Flexible packaging is manufactured from paper, plastic film, aluminum foil, or any combination of these materials, to produce bags, pouches, labels, liners, and wraps for a broad array of products including: food; pharmaceuticals; medical supplies; household goods; pet food; and garden supplies.
http://www.flexpack.org/

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

Food Marketing Institute
A nonprofit association of food retailers and wholesalers conducting programs in research, education, industry relations and public affairs on behalf of its 1,500 members.
http://www.fmi.org/

Foodservice & Packaging Institute, Inc.
The FPI is the trade association for disposable foodservice products. Represents manufacturers, raw-material suppliers, machinery suppliers and distributors. FPI´s mission is to promote the sanitation, safety, functional, economic and environmental benefits of foodservice disposables.
http://www.fpi.org/

Fuld & Company Library
Links to key sites in 27 industries.
http://www.fuld.com/i3/index.html

Grocery Manufacturers of America
Grocery Manufacturers of America - 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.
http://www.gmabrands.com/

Guest Choice
A coalition of more than 20,000 restaurant companies and operators working together to protect and promote freedom of consumer choice.
http://www.guestchoice.com/index.html

Hoover´s Industry Group Snapshots
Hoover´s Industry Group Snapshots provide an overview of a variety of major industries with links to relevant sites in each area.
http://www.hoovers.com/industry/archive/0,2048,169,00.html

Industry Research Desk
Industry Research Desk provides links to U.S. and international industry home pages in over 30 areas.
http://www.virtualpet.com

Institute of Food Technologists
A nonprofit scientific society promoting the improvement of the food supply and its use through science, technology, and education, with 28,000 members working in food science, food technology and related professions in industry, academia and government.
http://www.ift.org/

International Dairy, Deli, and Bakery Association
An association whose mission is to expand its leadership role in promoting the growth and development of dairy, deli, and bakery sales in the retail food industry.
http://www.iddanet.org/

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association
An association whose mission is to be the leading association of foodservice manufacturers, serving their educational, customer relations, public relations, marketing research and governmental needs.
http://www.ifmaworld.com/

International Hotel & Restaurant Association
IHA is in over 140 countries and comprises everything from individual hotels to the largest hotel chains and national hotel associations.
http://www.ih-ra.com/

Key Food Stores
Key food stores co-operative: info, news, and numerous other links for this industry.
http://www.hoovers.com/capsules/40264.html

Michigan Electronic Library
Industry publications for a variety of segments.
http://mel.lib.mi.us/business/BU-IPmenu.html

Minnesota Pork Producers Association
Online magazine by the pork producers association.
http://www.mnpork.com/

Nation´s Restaurant News
Nation´s Restaurant News: hundreds of articles helpful to restaurant owners.
http://www.nrn.com/

National Frozen Foods Association
A nonprofit trade association representing the frozen food industry whose mission is to promote sales and consumption of frozen food.
http://www.nffa.org/

NorthWest BuildNet
Comprehensive information site with news on tradeshows, economic briefs, construction news, etc., with a wide spectrum of industry related links.
http://www.nwbuildnet.com/

PaintExpo Insider News
PaintExpo Insider News: free email newsletter that contains the latest information on developments in the paint and coatings industry.
http://www.paintexpo.com/

PR Web
Latest news for the food industry: press releases/ public relations, etc.
http://www.prweb.com/prweb/getprs.fwx?prid=016

Produce Marketing Association
A nonprofit trade association serving 2,500 members who market fresh fruits, vegetables, and floral products worldwide. Its members are involved in the production, distribution, retail, and foodservice sectors of the industry.
http://www.pma.com/

PRWeb
Industry news with numerous industry-related articles and related links.
http://www.prweb.com/prweb/getprs.fwx?prid=039

Small Business Guide to FDA
Small Business Guide to FDA Food and Drug Administration site details the policies and regulations of the FDA and how these affect small businesses.
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/morechoices/smallbusiness/toc.html

The American Beverage Institute (ABI)
The American Beverage Institute (ABI) is a coalition of restaurants and on-premise retailers committed to the responsible serving of adult beverages.
http://www.abionline.org/

The Beer Institute
The Beer Institute - The official trade association for the American brewing industry, whose 222 members include national, regional, local and international brewers, plus suppliers of brewing goods and products.
http://www.beerinst.org/

The Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association
The Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association is committed to promoting education and training programs for the restaurant and hospitality industry.
http://www.edfound.org/

The Food Institute
The Food Institute provides information on all aspects of the food industry, including supermarkets, restaurants, foodservice, food safety, market prices. Updated weekly.
http://www.foodinstitute.com/

The National Beer Wholesalers Association
The National Beer Wholesalers Association.
http://www.nbwa.org/

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM)
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) represents approximately 700 companies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico that manufacture commercial foodservice equipment and supplies.
http://www.nafem.org/

The Soap & Detergent Association
The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) is the national, non-profit trade association representing approximately 135 manufacturers of household, industrial and institutional cleaning products; the ingredients used in cleaning products and finished packaging.
http://www.sdahq.org/

Thought for Food Safety
Professional organization dedicated to the reduction and prevention of illnesses and death from foods through shared research, education, information interchange and food safety promotion.
http://www.expage.com/page/foodsafety