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References
Published 2004
To locate many more trade organizations, product councils, professional associations, and suppliers, check out these websites:
There are numerous science-based associations, such as the following:
Institute of Food Technologists. http://www.ift.org
American Association of Cereal Chemists. http://www.scisoc.org
American Meat Science Association. http://www.meatscience.org
American Dairy Science Association. http://www.adsa.org
American Society of Agricultural Engineers. http://www.asae.org
Poultry Science Organization. http://www.poultryscience.org
International Association in Food Protection (formerly IAMFES). http://www.foodprotection.org
Still more industry councils, trade boards, commodity, and professional associations:
American Bakers Association.http://americanbakers.org
National trade organization for baking industry since 1897.
American Dairy Products Institute.http://www.adpi.org
National trade organization of the processed dairy products industry.
American Farm Bureau.http://www.fb.org
Farm Bureau is an independent, nongovernmental, voluntary organization governed by and representing farm and ranch families.
American Frozen Food Institute.http://www.affi.org
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) is the national trade association that promotes the interests of all segments of the frozen food industry.
American Meat Institute.http://www.meatami.com
The American Meat Institute (AMI) is the nation’s oldest and largest meat and poultry trade association.
American Seed Trade Association.http://www.amseed.com
From alfalfa to zucchini and all the agronomic crops in between, the American Seed Trade Association.
American Society of Agricultural Engineers.http://www.asabe.org
Dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems.
American Soybean Association.http://www.soygrowers.com
For the past 90 years, the American Soybean Association has met the demands of a growing world.
American Spice Trade Association.www.astaspice.org
The American Spice Trade Association is a trade association that represents the U.S. spice industry.
American Sugar Alliance.http://www.sugaralliance.org
The American Sugar Alliance is a national coalition of sugarcane and sugarbeet farmers, processors, refiners, and suppliers.
Association for Dressings and Sauces.http://www.dressings-sauces.org
Since 1926, ADS has made this their creed by working together with members on government and technical issues and consumer awareness.
Biscuits & Crackers Manufacturing Association.http://www.thebcma.org
The B&CMA is a 109-year-old international trade organization representing the entire spectrum of companies.
Brewers’ Association.http://www.brewersassociation.org
The Brewers Association is an organization of brewers, for brewers and by brewers. More than one thousand U.S. brewery members.
California Walnut Board.http://www.walnuts.org/walnuts
Promotes usage of walnuts in the United States through publicity, product promotions, production research, and education programs.
Cranberry Institute.http://www.cranberryinstitute.org
The Cranberry Institute is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1951 to further the success of cranberry growers.
Grocery Manufacturers of America.http://www.gmaonline.org
Association of grocery manufacturers, retailers, distributors, clubs, and so on.
International Dairy Foods Association.http://www.idfa.org
Represents more than five hundred dairy food manufacturers, marketers, and distributors.
International Society of Beverage Technologists.http://www.bevtech.org
Organization whose interest is the technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages.
Mushroom Council.http://www.mushroomcouncil.org
Created to serve the mushroom industry.
National Association of Flavors and Food-Ingredient Systems.http://www.naffs.org
Association of manufacturers, processors and suppliers of fruits, flavors, syrups, and related food ingredients.
National Association of Margarine Manufacturers.http://www.butteryspreads.org
Association serving health conscious consumers and the margarine industry.
National Cherry Growers & Industries Foundation.http://www.nationalcherries.com
The National Cherry Growers and Industries Foundation (commonly called simply NCGIF) is a nonprofit corporation.
National Coffee Association of USA.www.ncausa.org
The first trade association for the U.S. coffee industry.
National Confectioners Association of the USA.http://www.candyusa.com
National Trade Association dedicated to promoting/protecting the confectionery industry.
National Honey Board.http://www.honey.com
The National Honey Board is a federal research and promotion board under USDA oversight that conducts research.
National Oilseed Processors Association.http://www.nopa.org
Organization representing the soybean, sunflower, canola, flaxseed, and safflower seed-crushing industries.
National Onion Association.http://www.onions-usa.org
The voice of the onion industry.
National Pasta Association.http://www.ilovepasta.org
The NPA is the trade association for U.S. pasta manufacturers and related suppliers.
National Pork Producers Council.http://www.nppc.org
Conducts public policy outreach on behalf of its forty-four affiliated state association members.
National Potato Council.http://www.nationalpotatocouncil.org
Association working for the well-being of the U.S. potato industry on governmental issues.
National Turkey Federation.http://www.eatturkey.com/home.html
National advocate for all segments of the turkey industry.
National Yogurt Association.http://www.aboutyogurt.com
Official resource for yogurt information.
North American Blueberry Council.http://www.nabcblues.org
Organization of members in the highbush blueberry industry.
North American Meat Processors Association.http://www.namp.com
Serves the needs of its members through services and educational programs, meetings, and seminars.
North American Millers’ Association.http://www.namamillers.org
Trade association of the wheat, corn, oat, and rye milling industry.
Peanut Institute.http://www.peanut-institute.org
Dedicated to expanding state-of-the-art knowledge regarding peanuts and peanut products.
Pickle Packers International.http://ilovepickles.org
Association for the pickled vegetable industry.
Produce Marketing Association.http://www.pma.com
Trade association serving those who market fresh fruits, vegetables, and related products worldwide.
Refrigerated Foods Association.http://www.refrigeratedfoods.org
Goal is to become the principal association for prepared refrigeration food companies.
Salt Institute.http://www.saltinstitute.org
Association of salt producers founded in 1914.
Snack Food Association.http://www.sfa.org
The Snack Food Association (SFA) is the international trade association of the snack food industry representing snack.
Sugar Association.http://www.sugar.org
Educates consumer and professional audiences about pure, natural sugar.
Tea Association.http://www.teausa.com
Association to protect the interests of the tea trade in the United States.
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.http://www.uspoultry.org
World’s largest and most active poultry organization.
USA Rice Federation.http://www.usarice.com
Promotes the domestic and international demand for rice.
United Fresh.www.unitedfresh.org
Promotes the growth and success of produce companies and their partners.
Wheat Foods Council.http://www.wheatfoods.org
The Wheat Foods Council is an industry-wide partnership dedicated to increasing wheat and other grain foods.