Purchasing Resources for Restaurant Organizations

American Beverage Institute

Group of restaurant operators that serve alcohol that focus on education and legislative programs that combat unfair laws and misinformation about the industry.

http://www.bacdebate.com/

American School Food Service Association (ASFSA)

Nonprofit professional association dedicated to protecting and enhancing children's health and well-being though school meals and sound nutrition education.

http://www.asfsa.org/

Association for International Practical Training (AIPT)

A non-profit organization that promotes international understanding through cross-cultural, on-the-job, practical training exchanges for students and professionals.

http://www.aipt.org/

Dietary Managers Association

Not-for-profit association that offers reference and resources, employment services for members, continuing education and professional development, and certification programs.

http://www.dmaonline.org/

Food Institute

Non-profit information and reporting association. Spans the entire food distribution system, from seed companies to grocery chains and all bases between.

http://www.foodinstitute.com/

Food Marketing Institute

Nonprofit association conducting programs in research, education, industry relations and public affairs on behalf of its members including their subsidiaries - food retailers and wholesalers and their customers in the United States and around the world.

http://www.fmi.org/

Healthcare Food Service Management

Association for independent non-contract healthcare foodservice operators and their suppliers.

http://www.hfm.org/

Institute of Food Technologists

Nonprofit scientific society working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia and government.

http://www.ift.org/

International Association of Culinary Professionals

Not-for-profit professional association that provides continuing education and development for its members, who are engaged in the areas of culinary education, communication or in the preparation of food and drink.

http://www.iacp.com/

International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association

Aim is to promote the growth and development of dairy, deli, and bakery sales in the retail food industry.

http://www.iddanet.org/

International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA)

Global network representing hospitality operators, associations and suppliers, headquartered in Paris, France.

http://www.ih-ra.com/

Manufacturers\' Agents for the Foodservice Industry (MAFSI)

Nonprofit association for independent manufacturers' representative agencies in the foodservice equipment, supplies and furniture industry.

http://www.mafsi.org/

NAMA National Automated Merchandising Association Convention

Group focused on the vending industry.

http://www.vending.org/

National Association of College and University Food Services

Trade association for foodservice professionals at over 650 institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and abroad.

http://www.nacufs.org/

National Independent Cutlery Association

Trade association made up of independent cutlery specialty retailers in the United States.

http://www.nicacutlery.org/

North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers

Group representing approximately 700 companies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico that manufacture commercial foodservice equipment and supplies.

http://www.nafem.org/

Women\'s Foodservice Forum (WFF)

Mission is to promote leadership development and career advancement of executive women for the benifit of the foodservice industry.

http://www.womensfoodserviceforum.com/