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• AAIPA - Italian Association of Food Product Industries - A trade organization working on behalf of Italian food producers.
• American Palm Oil Council - Trade organization representing palm oil producers. Product information and health benefits.
• American Society of Baking - Promoting the advancement of baking science technology through the exchange of information and interaction among baking industry professionals.
• American Wholesale Marketers Association - A trade organization working on behalf of U.S. convenience distributors.
• Associated New York State Food Processors - Represents fruit and vegetable processors from New York, on environmental issues and food safety concerns.
• Association for Dressings and Sauces - An international trade association of salad dressing, marinade, mayonnaise, mustard and other condiment sauce manufacturers and their suppliers.
• California League of Food Processors - Representing fruit and vegetable processors from the Golden State since 1905. Includes processing tomato and peach statistics, legislative updates, and upcoming meetings and events.
• Canadian Canola Growers Association - Works to influence national issues and policies and enhance markets for the benefit of Canadian canola growers.
• Canola Council of Canada - Organization supporting the canola oil industry.
• Chef's Collaborative - Promoting sustainable cuisine by teaching children, supporting local farmers, educating one another, and inspiring the public to choose good, clean food.
• Euro-toques - An organization of chefs throughout Europe and European chefs working around the world. Provides contact information, organization history and activity information.
• European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group - Consortium of equipment manufacturers, food industries, research institutes, and public health authorities promoting hygiene during processing and packing of food products.
• Food Consultants Group - Independent alliance of food industry experts. Support for industry areas including marketing, logistics, new technologies, finances, and legal issues.
• Food Institute - Portal for the food industry, includes industry, health and government and international news and related resources.
• Food Marketing Institute - Organization serving the needs of food distribution and related business, including grocery wholesalers and retail supermarkets. Includes industry and consumer resources and industry publications.
• Food Shippers of America - Association of United States food shippers. Includes FAQ, services, and member directory.
• Food and Drink Innovation Network - Industry group looking at innovation in the marketplace though regular conferences in the UK.
• Gelatine Manufacturers of Europe. - Provides applications, health benefits, and recipes for gelatine. Information for members, industry legislation and regulations, and press releases.
• Grain Elevator and Processing Society - GEAPS - An international professional society dedicated to providing its members with forums to generate leadership, innovation and excellence in grain-related industry operations. News, publications and events.
• Green Restaurant Association - A US non-profit organization that provides services in research, consulting, education, marketing and community organizing. Lists environmental guidelines and offers a directory of green restaurants and products.
• Grocery Manufacturers Association - The association promotes and represents the world’s food, beverage and consumer products companies. Information on industry affairs, news, events, publications and membership.
• Hawaii Food Manufacturers Association - Promotes Hawaiian grown or manufactured foods. Member directory categorized by type of food or services. Lists membership benefits and requirements, with application form.
• Illinois Food Retailers Association - Focused on independent retail food stores and their suppliers. Includes a buyers guide, news, events calendar, membership application, and contact details.
• International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association - Serving the supermarket industry and manufacturers of dairy, deli, bakery, cheese, specialty foods, equipment, and packaging.
• International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements - An umbrella organisation for the national organic certification bodies. Setting out minimum standards for organic production. Provides accreditation schemes for national organisations.
• International Society of Beverage Technologists - The ISBT (formerly SSDT) was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1953 and now consists of over 1,000 members world wide. It is unique in being the only organization whose sole interest is the technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages.
• Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America - Not for profit, educational Islamic organization dedicated to promoting Halal food and nutrition.
• Manitoba Canola Growers Association - A member organization committed to maximizing net income from canola in the Canadian province.
• Manufacturers' Agents for the Food Service Industry - Not-for-profit association for independent manufacturers' representative agencies and the manufacturers they represent in the foodservice equipment, supplies and furniture industry.
• Massachusetts Specialty Foods Association - Non-profit organization providing education, networking, peer support, marketing, publicity, and technical assistance for members. The MSFA is a non-profit organization.
• Midwest Food Processors Association, Inc. - Results-oriented trade association, furnishing its member companies with information on government regulations, technical affairs and industry matters.
• National Barbecue Association - Directory of supplier, manufacturer, consultant, conference and trade shows.
• National Independent Concessionaires Association, Inc. (NICA) - Striving toward the betterment of communication between fairs, festivals and independent concessionaires across the USA.
• North American Association of Food Equipment - A resource for food service equipment, food service supplies, food service operations and management information.
• Northern Canola Growers Association - Works to promote the production, marketing, processing, research, and use of canola.
• Northwest Food Processors Association - Trade association which promotes the food processing industry in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Includes events, membership application, advocacy and issues.
• Ohio Grocers Association - A reference for Ohio grocers and grocers around the country. Award winning Food Safety Program and Workplace Violence Program.
• Ontario Canola Growers Association - Provides research, alerts, and news regarding the canola industry within the Canadian province.
• PEI Seafood Processors Association - Non-profit organization dedicated to the advocacy, training and marketing of seafood products processed on Prince Edward Island.
• Popcorn Board - A non-profit organization funded by U.S. popcorn processors. The Board strives to raise the awareness of U.S. popcorn as a snack through domestic and international marketing efforts.
• Professional Chef's Association - A national organization of chefs and those associated with the foodservice industry. The site is divided into public and members only sections, providing news of association events, forums and certification services.
• South Australian Food Centre - A partnership between food industry organizations and government agencies to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for food companies who want to grow their businesses.
• Soyatech.com - Soybean and oilseed resource and information for the food and feed industries. Research, consulting, publications and advertising.
• The American Cheese Society - Comprised of cheesemakers and enthusiasts, with information on their annual conference, and a searchable directory of member companies in USA.
• The British Food Trust - Aims to stimulate the awareness and involvement of the general public in British food and cooking, and to foster the production, supply and consumption of good food.
• The Federation of European Food Additives and Food Enzymes Industries - Information for food producers about the function of additives, with list of those approved in the European Union. Shows member associations, with email contacts.
• The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade - Not-for-profit business trade association established to foster trade, commerce, and interest in the specialty food industry. Includes information on Fancy Food Shows.
• The Seasoning and Spice Association - UK group represents manufacturers of herbs, spices, and seasonings, primarily for lobbying and marketing.
• The World Association of Cooks Societies - News, information, event highlights, recipes and reviews from Cooks' Organizations around the world.
• Tortilla Industry Association - Consumer information, directory of members with online sales, industry, seminar, and association membership information.
• TransFair USA - Non-profit monitoring organization which certifies that participating traders are following fair trade guidelines. Products include coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, vanilla and fresh fruit.
• USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council - Representing growers, processors, and exporters of peas, chickpeas (garbanzos) and lentils. Includes recipes, markets, health information, farm and export news.
• Women's Food and Farming Union - Promotes the exchange of ideas between the producer, the food industry and the consumer, to understand and address the concerns of consumers.

Random Indian Recipes:-

• Medu Vada
  Soak urd dal in water for at least 5 hours and grind it without water. Add salt,black pepper powder and beat well to make it light and fluffy. Add chopped coriander leaves,curry leaves and green chilly pieces. Heat oil and Shape the daal mixture into flat rounds and make a hole in the center. Add little rice flour if shape is not forming. Fry first over high heat and then over lower heat till golden brown. Remove the vada out of oil and drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot with green chutney or sambar.
  
  
• Apple Kheer
  In a cup of warm milk mix the cornflour finely. In a another pan take milk,cornflour milk and sugar. Allow to boil on low flame for 20 min. Peel and grate the apples. Add immediately into boiling milk. Allow to cook for 4-5 min on low flame. Lastly add elaichi powder. Remove from heat. Garnish with kaju badam pista pieces. Apple kheer is ready to serve.
  
  
• Dal Fry
  Wash tur dal and soak in water for 30 min. and cook in a pressure cooker. Cut tomato,onion,ginger and garlic into fine pieces. In a pan heat oil and add mustard seeds,jeera and kadipatta. Then add red chilly and ...
  
  
• Kadai Paneer
  Cut paneer and capsicum in long pieces. Make fine paste of onion, tomato, ginger and salt. Heat butter in a pan. Add bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon. Then add ground paste,red chilly powder and orange colour. Allow to cook on medium flame till oil seperates. Add paneer and capsicum pieces. Cook again for 4-5 min on low flame. When the capsicum are done remove from the flame. Kadai paneer is ready. Serve hot with naan or roti.
  
  
• Plain Dosa
  Wash rice,urad dal and methi seeds and soak in a water for atleast 4 hours. Grind to a smooth paste with a water.and keep aside for atleast 4-5 hours. Add salt and mix well. Heat a non-stick tava and grease with butter or oil. when hot, sprinkle a little ...
  
  
• Paanipuri ki puri
  In a big bowl take maida,rava,salt and 2 tbsp oil and knead a dough using little water. The dough should be hard. Cover the bowl and put in a refrigerator for 2 hrs. After 2 hrs make small balls and roll out small puris very thinly. You may roll out big thin chapati and then cut small puris with...
  
  
• Lasun Chakli
  In a mixing bowl take rice flour,besan, dry lasun chatni,carom seeds,sesame seeds,sugar and salt. Heat two cups of water in a deep pan and add one tbsp of oil and bring it to boil. Add the flour mixture into the hot water. stir continuously on low flame. Cook till the mixture gets a dough consistency. Remove from the heat. cover and allow to cool for ten minutes. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Knead the dough finely. Put a portion of ...
  
  
• Pineapple Jam
  Remove skin and eyes of pineapple and grate it. Add sugar and saffron in pineapple pulp. Put on low flame to boil for 10 min. Lastly add elaichi powder and mix well. Pineapple jam is ready.
  
  
• Egg Kheema
  Grate eggs and chop onion,tomato and coriander leaves. Heat butter in a pan and add chopped onion and saute it till golden brown. Add green chilly ginger garlic paste,mirchi powder,dhania jeera powder, garam masala powder,turmeric powder and saute for few seconds. Now add chopped tomatoes and salt. saute it till oil seperates. Lastly add grated eggs and chopped coriander leaves to it and stir it for 5 minutes on low flame. Egg kheema is ready. ...
  
  
• Bangda Fish Curry
  Clean the pieces. apply salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Keep aside for 30 min. On hot tava fry urid dal for a min. Then in a mixture take fresh coconut,onion,red mirchi powder,turmeric powder,urid dal,methi seeds,coriander seeds and black pepper. Make fine paste using enough water. In a pan ...