Food and Beverage: Resources

BeverageDaily.com

BeverageDaily.com is a daily online news service available as a free-access website and provides daily and weekly newsletters to subscribers. The BeverageDaily.com team seeks out news stories and data of value to decision-makers in the beverage industry in Europe.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

Export.gov: Agribusiness

Export.gov offers a wide range of current industry information and trade leads to help exporters of U.S goods and services get the information they need to compete successfully in overseas markets. This information includes trade events, market research, trade agreements, statistics and data, publications, industry associations, and points of contact for the industry.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012

Food and Beverage Underground

Food and Beverage Underground is a forum for the restaurant business and hospitality industry.  Topics covered on the site range from restaurant operations to supplies and equipment to career resources. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

Food and Beverages in Turkey

The site includes a categorical listing of food and beverage products in Turkey. Also, user can do a company or product service search.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

Food Logistics

Food Logistics is a resource on logistics and supply chain management within the food and consumer packaged goods industry. This website provides a free newsletter which is published nine times a year and provides analysis and solutions to challenges in warehousing, material handling, transportation and information management. Also available are industry news, an industry calendar of events, and a directory of trade associations.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

FoodExnet

FoodExnet is a global B2B electronic marketplace offering trade leads in the food and beverages industry. This website features an interactive platform where buyers and sellers can participate in online trade activities.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

FoodProcessing-Technology.com

Information can be found on this site on industry projects such as bakeries, snack food and meat processing plants; on products such as blenders, packaging equipment, and freezers; and on different companies and news releases.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 13, 2012

Global Wine and Spirits

Global Wine and Spirits provides a platform specific to wine, beer, and spirits for importers, exporters, and anyone else at the company level interested in this industry. A paid membership is required for services more advanced than viewing for sale items. Site is also available in French, Italian, Spanish and German.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA): Publications

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) produces numerous reports each year - often in partnership with companies such as Deloitte, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and IBM - on the current trends and economic analysis for companies that both produce and sell food & beverage and consumer products. This site contains an archive of all reports published by the GMA from 2008 to present.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a nonprofit scientific society with more than 22,000 members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia and government. The Institute publishes different resources for the food industry and conducts their annual IFT FOOD EXPO.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)

The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) presents trade and logistic information about the international food service industry. Main aspects addressed by the IFDA are government regulations, IT and E-commerce, food safety, and a wide variety of articles related to the logistics of the international food industry.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

Progressive Grocer

Progressive Grocer provides updated news covering multiple areas of the food retail industry including fresh food, deli, beverages, technology, and equipment. The site also includes industry reports and analysis, as well as a list of directories and upcoming conferences. This is a great resource for business people in the food industry to stay up to date on current and emerging trends.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

Restaurant News Resource

Restaurant News Resource provides links to news articles on various restaurant industry topics, including development, finance, sales & marketing, and trends.  The site also offers information about job openings, available realty, and suppliers under the resources section. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 17, 2012

SpecialtyFood.com

SpecialtyFood.com provides articles about the food industry, focusing on fostering trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. This site features an extensive product finder, news and information, webinars, and events and exhibiting information.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

The Food Industry Center

Located at the University of Minnesota, the Food Industry Center provides newsletters, a series of working papers, publications and information on events within the food industry.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries

This India based site provides information on fruits, fisheries, and grains, etc. Information comes in the form of research projects, among others. Also, one can find documents on food quality topics such as safety and quality as well as domestic law as it pertains to food.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Career Guide to Food Manufacturing

Provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this career guide provides background information on the food manufacturing industry in the United States. Information on working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, outlook, and earnings is also available.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 24, 2012

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