Trade Organization Links

These useful links will update you on food shows, trade organizations, and other Food Service related sites and topics.

   
NASFT
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade is a not-
for-profit business trade association which was established in 1952. They are dedicated to fostering trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry.
Food Shows
The NASFT has sponsored and produced the high-profile, well-attended International Fancy Food & Confection Shows® since 1955. They are well-funded, aggressively marketed, and highly regarded by attendees and exhibitors alike.
   
IDDBA

The International Dairy·Deli·Bakery Association (IDDBA) was founded in 1964. It has evolved over the years to reflect the changing scope of member needs in the dairy, deli, bakery and related industries.IDDBA helps its members (manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, brokers, and many others) enhance their economic position by providing opportunities for professional dialogue, education, exchange of industry data and selling opportunities.

   
NRA

Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry. Together with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the Association's mission is to represent, educate and promote a rapidly growing industry that is comprised of 945,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets employing 13.1 million people.

   
Sustainable Food News
Sustainable Food News, the leading news and information service for the organic, sustainable and natural food industries.
   
Star Chefs

StarChefs is an award-winning online magazine, serving the foodservice industry and food aficionados since 1995. StarChefs’ mission is to serve as a catalyst for culinary professionals to succeed at the highest possible standard, and to give them the tools that they need to meet and overcome the many challenges they face.

   
Pastry's Bets
Pastry's Best is the definative source for cutting edge pastry news, trends and events. A Web forum and publication, Pastry’s Best is one of the new hubs for the dissemination of industry knowledge and has become a medium for professionals to exchange ideas, share their knowledge, tricks, tools, discoveries and creations.
   
Chef Magazine
Discover the biggest trends, the newest products and the hottest chefs at Chef Magazine. This magazine and website immerses you into the inner realm of our industry and lets you meet the chefs, explore cutting edge recipes and learn more about what's happening in the food service industry.