Food & Beverage M&A Industry Associations

Beverage – Alcoholic M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
American Malting Barley Association	www.ambainc.org	USA	Supports the production of an adequate supply of high-quality malting barley for the malting and brewing industry.
American Society of Brewing Chemists	www.asbcnet.org	USA	Improves and brings uniformity to the brewing industry on a technical level.
Beer Institute	www.beerinstitute.org	USA	Represents the industry and is committed to developing sound public policy focusing on community involvement and personal responsibility.
Brewers’ Association	www.brewersassociation.org	USA	Advocates, educates, and supports a collegial community of craft brewers, employees, homebrewers, and wholesalers.
Distilled Spirits Council of the USA	www.discus.org	USA	Represents distillers and distilled spirits brands on policy and legislative issues in the nation’s capital, state capitals, and foreign capitals worldwide.
Swedish Brewers Association	www.sverigesbryggerier.se	Sweden	Promotes the industry in an inclusive, environmentally-friendly way with a focus on public health and sustainability.
Wine Institute	www.wineinstitute.org	California	Supports legislative and regulatory advocacy, international market development, media relations, scientific research, and education programs.

Beverage – Non-Alcoholic M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
Beverage Marketing Corporation	www.beveragemarketing.com	USA	Provides consulting, financial services, and data to the global beverage industry.
British Soft Drinks Association	www.britishsoftdrinks.com	UK	Represents UK soft drink, fruit juice, and bottled water producers.
International Bottled Water Association	www.bottledwater.org	USA	Promotes and represents the bottled water industry.
Irish Beverage Council	www.ibec.ie	Ireland	Supports Ireland’s non-alcohol beverage industry.
International Council of Beverages Associations	www.icba-net.org	International	Drives the strategic agenda and is the voice for the beverage industry with global policy-setting agencies.
National Coffee Association of USA	www.ncausa.org	USA	Advocates for members and provides resources, networking, and services.
Natural Mineral Waters Europe	www.naturalmineralwaterseurope.org	Europe	Supports members on scientific, health, technical, and regulatory aspects and promotes healthy hydration, a circular economy, environmental protection, and sustainable management.
Norwegian Beer and Soft Drink Producers	www.bryggeriforeningen.no	Norway	Protects members’ common interests regarding authorities, politicians, consumers, media, institutions, and society.
Tea Association of the USA	www.teausa.com	USA	Protects the interests of tea trade members in the United States.

Farming and Agriculture M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
Agriculture Council of America	www.agday.org	USA	Dedicated to increasing public awareness of agriculture’s vital role in society.
Almond Board of California	www.almonds.com	California	Supports the almond-growing community by promoting global market demand, and investing in research to improve almond farming and processing practices.
American Farm Bureau	www.fb.org	USA	Represents farm and ranch families by analyzing their problems and formulating action for educational improvement, economic opportunity, and social advancement.
American Mushroom Institute	www.americanmushroom.org	USA	Advocates for the growers, processors, and marketers of cultivated mushrooms worldwide.
American Seed Trade Association	www.betterseed.org	USA	Represents the interests and concerns of the seed industry worldwide.
American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists	www.assct.org	USA	Studies the U.S. cane sugar industry and disseminates information through meetings and publications.
American Soybean Association	www.soygrowers.com	USA	Meets agricultural needs worldwide and is the voice of U.S. soybean producers.
American Sugar Alliance	www.sugaralliance.org	USA	A national coalition dedicated to preserving a strong domestic sugar industry.
American Sugar Cane League	www.amscl.org	USA	Its mission is to promote success through effective research, positive legislation, public relations, and education.
Apricot Producers of California	www.apricotproducers.com	California	Dedicated to the California apricot industry and its producers.
Assured Food Standards	www.redtractor.org.uk	UK	Licenses the Red Tractor quality mark, a product certification programme with farm assurance schemes for food products, animal feed, and fertilizer.
British Apples and Pears	www.britishapplesandpears.co.uk	UK	A national trade body in the UK for the apple and pear industries.
Corn Refiners Association	www.corn.org	USA	A national trade association representing the corn refining industry of the U.S.
Cranberry Institute	www.cranberryinstitute.org	USA	Promotes the success of cranberry growers and the industry through health, agricultural, and environmental stewardship research and cranberry education.
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations	www.fao.org	United Nations	A specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Freshfel Europe	www.freshfel.org	Europe	Represents members internationally, ensuring a diverse, sustainable, and robust fruit and vegetable industry.
Grain Net	www.grainnet.com	USA	Provides information for the grain, milling, feed, and seed industries.
Idaho Potato Commission	www.idahopotato.com	Idaho	Represents the potato growers of Idaho with Grown in Idaho, a collective trademark program for marketing Idaho-grown potatoes and products.
International Fresh Produce Association	www.freshproduce.com	International	Represents the global fresh produce and floral supply chain by advocating, connecting, guiding, and promoting members’ prosperity.
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy	www.iatp.org	USA	Promotes family farms, rural communities, and ecosystems globally through research, education, science, technology, and advocacy.
Meat Industry Association of New Zealand	www.mia.co.nz	New Zealand	A voluntary trade association representing New Zealand’s red meat processors, marketers, and exporters.
National Association of Wheat Growers	www.wheatworld.org	USA	Works with state wheat grower organizations to benefit the wheat industry at the state and national levels.
National Cherry Growers & Industries Foundation	www.nationalcherries.com	USA	Promotes the maraschino, canned, and frozen cherry industry.
National Corn Growers Association	www.ncga.com	USA	Develops and implements polices and programs to protect and advance corn producer’s and production.
National Grain Sorghum Producers	www.sorghumgrowers.com	USA	An organization representing U.S. grain sorghum farmers nationwide.
National Onion Association	www.onions-usa.org	USA	Represets the growers, shippers, brokers, and commercial representatives of the U.S. onion industry.
National Potato Council	www.nationalpotatocouncil.org	USA	Advocates for the economic well-being of U.S. potato growers on federal, legislative, regulatory, environmental, and trade issues.
New Zealand Feed Manufacturer’s Association	www.nzfma.org.nz	New Zealand	Represents the interests of the majority of animal feed manufacturing companies in New Zealand.
North American Blueberry Council	www.blueberry.org	USA	Organization of members in the highbush blueberry industry.
North American Millers’ Association	www.namamillers.org	USA	The trade association of the wheat, corn, oat, and rye milling industries.
Pacific Northwest Grain & Feed Association	www.pnwgfa.com	USA	Committed to advancing, protecting, promoting, and developing the common interests of those within the industry.
U.S. Grains Council	www.grains.org	USA	Dedicated to building export markets for barley, corn, sorghum, and their products.
USA Rice Federation	www.usarice.com	USA	Ensures the health of the U.S. rice industry by advocating for farmers, millers, merchants, and allied businesses.
Washington State Potatoes	www.potatoes.com	Washington State	Supports an economically and environmentally sustainable potato industry with strong leadership and innovation, and by building partnerships.
Wheat Foods Council	www.wheatfoods.org	USA	Dedicated to increasing wheat and other grain foods consumption through nutrition information, education, research, and promotion.
Wheat Quality Council	www.wheatqualitycouncil.org	USA	Works to improve the value of all U.S. wheat classes for producers, millers, and processors.

Food – Dairy M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
American Cheese Society	www.cheesesociety.org	USA	Promotes American cheeses by providing education and networking while encouraging the highest standards of safe and sustainable cheesemaking.
American Dairy Science Associations	www.adsa.org	USA	Provides leadership and scientific and technical support to grow the global dairy industry through the generation, dissemination, and exchange of information and services.
American Dairy Products Institute	www.adpi.org	USA	A national trade organization of the processed dairy products industry.
Dairy Management	www.dairy.org	USA	Helps increase sales and demand for dairy products through research, education, and innovation, and maintains consumer confidence in dairy foods, farms, and businesses.
International Dairy Federation	www.fil-idf.org	International	Represents the global dairy sector and promotes scientific expertise to support high-quality milk and nutritious, safe, and sustainable dairy products.
International Dairy Foods Association	www.idfa.org	International	Represents dairy food manufacturers, marketers, distributors, and industry suppliers across the U.S., Canada, and many other countries.
National Milk Producers Federation	www.nmpf.org	USA	Develops and carries out policies that advance the well-being of dairy producers and the cooperatives they own.
National Yogurt Association	www.aboutyogurt.com	USA	Supports manufacturers, marketers, and suppliers, sponsors medical research, and provides information to consumers and the industry on live and active culture yogurt products.
U.S. Dairy Export Council	www.usdec.org	USA	Represents the export trade interests of U.S. milk producers, proprietary processors, dairy cooperatives, and export traders.

Food – Frozen M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
American Frozen Food Institute	www.affi.org	USA	Fosters scientific research, public awareness, and education on the nutritional, safety, and societal attributes of frozen foods.
British Frozen Food Federation	www.bfff.co.uk	UK	Promotes and protects the interests of the UK frozen food industry.
Frozen Food Europe	www.frozenfoodeurope.com	Europe	A communication platform for frozen food professionals in all major European markets and sectors.
National Frozen Food Association	www.nfraweb.org	USA	Promote sales of frozen foods through education, training, research, and sales planning.
National Refrigerated & Frozen Food Association	www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com	USA	Represents the interests of every segment of the frozen and refrigerated foods industry.
Refrigerated Foods Association	www.refrigeratedfoods.org	USA	An organization of manufacturers and suppliers of refrigerated prepared foods to advance and safeguard the industry.

Food – General M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
American Association of Cereal Chemists	www.aaccnet.org	USA	An association of scientists and food industry professionals advancing cereal grain science and product development applications through research, leadership, education, technical service, and advocacy.
American Bakers Association	www.americanbakers.org	USA	Serves global wholesale baking companies, suppliers, and baking industry entrepreneurs.
American Egg Board	www.incredibleegg.org	USA	Supports America’s egg farmers and increases the demand for eggs and egg products.
American Institute of Baking	www.aibonline.org	USA	Provides food safety inspections, audits, and certifications, food safety education, and research and technical services.
American Peanut Shellers Association	www.peanut-shellers.org	USA	Promotes the common interests of members in the peanut shelling industry and in the southeastern U.S.
American Pie Council	www.piecouncil.org	USA	Committed to raising the awareness, enjoyment, and consumption of pies.
American Society of Baking	www.asbe.org	USA	Provides continuing education, networking opportunities, and professional development to baking industry professionals.
Association for Dressings & Sauces	www.dressings-sauces.org	USA	Works with its members on government and technical issues and conducts consumer awareness activities to address the goals and needs of the dressings and sauces industry.
Beet Sugar Development Foundation	www.bsdf-assbt.org	USA	Supplies research and development and educational programs to the beet sugar industry.
Bread Bakers Guild of America	www.bbga.org	USA	Promotes the exchange of baking and baking ingredient information between artisan bakers, suppliers, and specialists.
British Sandwich & Food to Go Association	www.sandwich.org.uk	UK	Represents businesses in the manufacturing, retailing, and supplying of ingredients and equipment for the sandwich and food-to-go markets.
Cherry Marketing Institute	www.choosecherries.com	USA	A national promotional organization for tart cherries.
Cornish Pasty Association	www.cornishpastyassociation.co.uk	UK	Administers the PGI designation to anyone who makes, buys, sells or wants to learn more about authentic Cornish pasties.
National Association of Flavors and Food-Ingredient Systems	www.naffs.org	USA	A trade association of processors and suppliers of fruits, flavors, syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, colors, sweeteners, cocoa, and related food ingredients.
National Confectioners Association	www.candyusa.com	USA	Promotes and protects the confectionery industry.
National Honey Board	www.nhb.org	USA	A federal research and promotion board under USDA oversight that conducts research, marketing, and promotions to maintain and expand the honey and honey products market.
National Institute of Oilseed Products	www.oilseed.org	USA	Promotes the use of vegetable oils and raw materials.
National Pasta Association	www.ilovepasta.org	USA	A trade association for U.S. pasta manufacturers and related suppliers.
National Pecan Shellers Association	www.ilovepecans.org	USA	Supports and promotes pecan shellers and the pecan industry to assure the quality and safety of pecan products worldwide.
Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association	www.ptnpa.org	USA	Proactively advances the nut industry through professional networks, advocacy and education.
Peanut Institute	www.peanut-institute.org	USA	Dedicated to expanding state-of-the-art knowledge regarding peanuts and peanut products.
Pickle Packers International	www.ilovepickles.org	USA	Serves members with research, representation, educational materials, and networking opportunities.
Private Label Manufacturers Association	www.plma.com	International	Promotes store brands through annual trade shows, conferences, education, market research, sales data, consumer surveys, and publications.
Salt Association	www.saltassociation.co.uk	UK	Represents and guides UK salt manufacturers, and safeguards the industry by raising awareness and advising the government on issues relating to the salt industry.
Soy Protein Council	www.spcouncil.org	USA	Discusses and acts on concerning issues of the soy industry.
Sugar Association	www.sugar.org	USA	Educates consumer and professional audiences about pure, natural sugar.
United Soybean Board	www.unitedsoybean.org	USA	Creates value for U.S. soy farmers by investing in research, education, and the promotion of U.S. soy.
Walnut Marketing Board	www.walnuts.org	USA	Promotes walnut consumption in the U.S. through publicity, product promotions, and production research and education programs.

Food – Proteins M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
American Association of Meat Processors	www.aamp.com	USA	Provides members with service, education, representation, and networking opportunities.
American Meat Science Association	www.meatscience.org	USA	Fosters community and professional development among individuals who efficiently provide safe and high-quality meat, poultry, and seafood.
Canadian Meat Council	www.cmc-cvc.com	Canada	Advocates and supports federally inspected meat packers and processors.
Canadian Pork Council	www.cpc-ccp.com	Canada	Advances and protects the excellence of Canadian pork production through advocacy, programs, and communication.
Fats and Protein Research Foundation	www.fprf.org	USA	Manages research to develop new uses and add value to for rendered animal products.
Global Red Meat Standard	www.grms.org	International	Delivers transparency within animal welfare, quality, food safety, and hygiene in factories that process and handle meat and meat products.
Meat Marketing and Technology Group	www.meatingplace.com	USA/Canada	A multimedia information source for the red meat and poultry processing industry.
National Country Ham Association	www.countryham.org	USA	Educates and informs members to promote the national country ham industry.
National Pork Producers Council	www.nppc.org	USA	Advocates for fair legislation and regulations, develops market opportunities, and protects the livelihoods of pork producers.
National Poultry and Food Distributors Association	www.npfda.org	USA	A group of poultry and food distributors help members deal with the problems of the distribution segment of the industry.
North American Meat Institute	www.meatinstitute.org	USA	Represents companies that process red meat and turkey, and their suppliers.
Southwest Meat Association	www.southwestmeat.org	USA	Created to initiate opportunities, resolve problems, and help members earn a reasonable return on investment.
The Canadian Cattle Association	www.cattle.ca	Canada	A collective voice of beef farms and feedlots that addresses the concerns of beef producers.

Food – Snacks M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
American Association of Candy Technologists	www.aactcandy.org	USA	Dedicated to the advancement of the confectionery industry.
Cookie and Snack Bakers Association	www.casba.us	USA	A public communications network and information source with educational resources, member discounts, scholarships, conferences, and seminars.
European Snacks Association	www.esasnacks.eu	Europe	Presents a united view with regulating authorities, and offers training events and best practice exchanges for the industry.
SNAC International	www.snacintl.org	USA	Advances policies, handles regulatory issues, and creates growth opportunities through education, advocacy, and networking.
Snack, Nut, and Crisp Manufacturers Association	www.snacma.org.uk	UK	Represents members through active engagement with stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure the UK maintains a world‐leading savoury snacks industry.
Tortilla Industry Association	www.tortilla-info.com	USA	Helps members grow through educational support, and addresses regulation, quality control, and distribution issues.

Food and Safety Regulations M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
AOAC International	www.aoac.org	USA	Provides the platform, processes, and scientific rigor that enable the industry to keep food and the environment safe
Association of Fruit and Vegetable Inspection and Standarization Agencies	www.afvisa.org	USA	Comprised of inspection programs for the shipping point inspection of fruit, vegetables, peanuts and tree nuts to promote uniformity between states, member agencies, and the federal government. .
Bakery Industry Sanitation Standards Committee	www.bissc.org	USA	Creates standards for the design and construction of bakery equipment to improve design, safety, and sanitation.
Food and Drug Law Institute	www.fdli.org	USA	Improves the understanding of the laws, regulations, and policies affecting healthcare technologies, food, and cosmetics.
Food Drink Europe	www.fooddrinkeurope.eu	Europe	Promotes the ideas, innovations, and policies that enable the food and drink industry to make safe, delicious products for a greener planet, healthier living, and a thriving economy.
Food Institute	www.foodinstitute.com	USA	A single source for food industry executives, delivering actionable information via email updates, The Food Institute Report, and a comprehensive web research library.
International Association for Food Protection	www.foodprotection.org	International	Advances food safety worldwide by providing a forum for food safety professionals to exchange information on protecting the food supply.
International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods	www.icmsf.org	International	Actively contributes to the development and communication of scientific concepts to reduce the incidence of microbiological foodborne illness and food spoilage.
International Food Information Council	www.ific.org	USA	Communicates science-based information on food safety and nutrition.
International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Association	www.iadsa.org	International	Guides the evolution of policy and regulation in the supplements sector.
International Life Sciences Institute	www.ilsi.org	International	Improves global health by connecting representatives from the academic, public, and private sectors to advance evidence-based scientific research.
International Union of Toxicology	www.iutox.org	International	Improves human health through the worldwide science and practice of toxicology.

Food and Beverage Technology M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology	www.cifst.wildapricot.org	Canada	Advocates and promotes the quality, safety, and wholesomeness of the food supply through science and technology by linking food science professionals.
European Federation of Food Science and Technology	www.effost.org	Europe	Facilitates the exchange of knowledge and technology between food professionals, food scientists, engineers, technologists, policymakers and businesses.
Food Technology Association of Australia	www.ftaaus.com.au	Australia	Assists and supports members through networking, education, and food legislation.
Institute of Food Technologists	www.ift.org	USA	Connects global food system communities to advance the science of food and provides resources and services for food technologists.
International Society of Beverage Technologists	www.isbt.com	International	The only organization whose sole interest is the technical and scientific aspects of soft drinks and beverages.
Master Brewers Association of the Americas	www.mbaa.com	USA	Advances the brewing, fermentation, and allied industries through the exchange of information and by providing valuable personal and professional development opportunities.
New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology	www.nzifst.org.nz	New Zealand	Represents food industry workers, researchers, and teachers in food processing, manufacturing, and distributing.

Food Industry Education Resources M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
The American Fishermen’s Research Foundation	www.afrf.org	USA	Aids, encourages, promotes, and supports science and education in the field of albacore and related fish species.
American Society for Nutrition	www.nutrition.org	USA	Offers high-quality materials on the latest nutrition science, technology, and trends and provides educational programs to support continuing education for nutrition professionals and healthcare providers.
Food Processing Suppliers Association	www.fpsa.org	USA	Provides networking, marketing and educational opportunities for the food processing and packaging industry and assures the future of the industry through charitable contributions and educational scholarships.
Food Industry Technician Development Program	www.foodindustrytechnician.com	USA	A partnership between the Food Processing Suppliers Association, food companies, and academic program providers to enable students to become qualified technicians for the food and beverage manufacturing, processing, and packaging industries.
Fresh Roots	www.freshroots.ca	Canada	Provides food education to schools, turning school gardens into educational sites with experiential food, nutrition, and farming lessons. Also mentors youth through garden clubs and summer programs and hosts internships for high school students.
Prinzessinnengarten (Princess Garden)	www.prinzessinnengarten.net	Germany	An old city square transformed into a fruit and vegetable garden that locals maintain and host experts to educate children on healthy living through sustainable food choices and urban farming.
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior	www.sneb.org	USA	Represents the unique professional interests of nutrition educators worldwide through nutrition education, research, policies, and best practices to promote healthy communities, food systems, and behaviors.
The Edible Schoolyard Project	www.edibleschoolyard.org	California	Works to create a national food education curriculum with the idea of gardens and kitchens as classrooms and to empower students to make healthy food choices for themselves, their environments, and their communities.

Food Trade and Export M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
American Spice Trade Association	www.astaspice.org	USA	Represents the U.S. spice industry including companies that grow, dehydrate, and process spices.
Association of Food Industries	www.afius.org	USA	Pro-actively monitors regulatory changes affecting the food import trade.
Institute of Shortening and Edible Oils	www.iseo.org/index.htm	USA	Represents the refiners of edible fats and oils in the U.S.
Midwest Food Processors Association	www.mwfpa.org	USA	Advocates on behalf of food processing companies and affiliated industries in the midwestern U.S.
National Association for the Specialty Food Trade	www.specialtyfood.com	USA	Supports and connects members to deliver innovative products and expand the consumption of specialty foods..
Northwest Food Processors Association	www.nwfpa.org	USA	Advances the ability of the food industry to produce and deliver wholesome food worldwide.
Organic Trade Association	www.ota.com	USA	Promotes and protects the organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public, and the economy.
The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies	www.pmmi.org	USA	Promotes business growth and develops innovative manufacturing solutions for the industry.
U.S. Meat Export Federation	www.usmef.org	USA	Increases opportunities for the U.S. beef, pork, and lamb industries by promoting demand in export markets via member collaboration.

Health and Nutrition M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
American Nutrition Association	www.theana.org	USA	Advocates for health practitioners and connects people with a passion for personalized nutrition.
Association of State Public Health Nutritionists	www.asphn.org	USA	Provides state and national leadership on food and nutrition policy, programs, and services.
Council for Responsible Nutrition	www.crnusa.org	USA	Protects and advances members to responsibly develop, source, manufacture, and market science-backed dietary supplements, functional food, and their ingredients.
European Food Safety Authority	www.efsa.europa.eu	Europe	Delivers independent, transparent scientific advice to policymakers to ensure safety in the food chain from farm to fork.
Food Supplement Europe	www.foodsupplementseurope.org	Europe	Represents the food supplement industry in advancing public health, research, and innovation for European consumers.
International Alliance of Dietary & Food Supplements	www.iadsa.org	International	The global platform guiding the policies and regulations in the food supplement sector.
United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition	www.unscn.org	International	Provides global strategic advocacy in nutrition to ensure engagement at the highest level and nutrition security for all.
World Health Organization	www.who.int	International	Guided by science, champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal c

Packaging M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
Can Manufacturers Institute	www.cancentral.com	USA	Engages in iniatives and fosters the prosperity of the metal can industry.
Flexible Packaging Association	www.flexpack.org	USA	Educates and advocates for members and promotes flexible packaging through networking, events, and publications.
Food Processing Suppliers Association	www.fpsa.org	USA	Provides networking, marketing, and educational opportunities to the food processing and packaging industry.
Glass Packaging Institute	www.gpi.org	USA	Promotes glass, advances environmental and recycling policies, advocates industry standards, and educates packaging professionals.
Institute of Packaging Professionals	www.iopp.org	USA	Supports packaging professionals through education, industry reports, networking, webinars, events, and more.
International Association of Packaging Research Institutes	www.iapri.org	International	Supports and advances packaging research and education by facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration.
R&D Associates for Military Food & Packaging	www.militaryfood.org	USA	Coordinates research and development activities to provide the safest and highest quality food to the U.S. Armed Forces.

Pet Food M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
American Feed Industry Association	www.afia.org	USA	Monitors and influences state and federal legislative and regulatory actions on key pet food industry issues.
Association of American Feed Control Officials	www.aafco.org	USA	Guides state, federal, and international feed regulators with ingredient definitions, label standards, and laboratory standards while supporting the health and safety of people and animals.
Belgian Petfood Association	www.bepefa.eu	Belgium	Promotes safe, nutritious, and sustainable petfood as an intermediary between the petfood industry and government authorities.
European Pet Food	www.europeanpetfood.org	Europe	Advocates for nutritious pet food, responsible pet ownership, and pet wellbeing to sustainably benefit society.
Global Alliance of Petfood Association	www.gapfa.org	International	Supports the health and well-being of dogs and cats and promotes their benefits through a forum addressing the industry consensus on issues of mutual interest.
New Zealand Pet Food Association	www.petfoodnz.co.nz	New Zealand	A forum of pet food manufacturers and companies that supply materials and services to the pet food manufacturing industry.
Pet Food Association of Canada	www.pfac.com	Canada	Represents Canada’s pet food manufacturers, suppliers and global exporters.
Pet Food Industry Association Australia	www.pfiaa.com.au	Australia	Promotes pet food industry standards, safety, and regulation.
Pet Food Institute	www.petfoodinstitute.org	USA	Ensures regulations are comprehensive, fair, and transparent, and based on sound science and best practices for the pet food industry, and its members, customers, and pets.
Pet Nutrition Alliance	www.petnutritionalliance.org	USA	A global collaboration of veterinary organizations that offers pet nutrition resources and education to improve pet health through proper nutrition.
UK Pet Food	www.ukpetfood.org	UK	Supports the UK pet food industry by representing members and raising standards by working with experts to offer information on pet nutrition and manufacturing pet food.
World Pet Association	www.worldpetassociation.org	International	Nurtures a healthier, more productive, and collaborative pet industry that enriches both pet and human lives.

Retail and Grocery M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
Association of Convenience Stores	www.acs.org.uk	UK	Supports members through lobbying, advice, and networking opportunities.
Australian Food and Grocery Council	www.afgc.org.au	Australia	Develops policies, represents members with government, trading partners, and stakeholders, and helps them navigate complex industry issues.
British Retail Consortium	www.brc.org.uk	UK	Works to make a positive difference for the retail industry and its customers today and in the future.
Independent Retail Europe	www.independentretaileurope.eu	Europe	Acts as an umbrella organization for independent retailers in the food and non-food sectors.
National Grocers Association	www.nationalgrocers.org	USA	Represents independent community grocers, wholesalers, affiliated associations, manufacturers, and service suppliers, as well as the entrepreneurial companies supporting NGA’s mission and philosophy in every congressional district nationwide.
National Supermarket Association	www.nsaglobal.org	USA	Represents the interest of independent supermarket owners throughout the East Coast, Mid-Atlantic region, and Florida.
Philippine Retailers Association	www.philretailers.com	Philippines	Establishes various programs to help retailers compete globally and make the Philippines the new shopping destination in Asia.
Retail Council of Canada	www.retailcouncil.org	Canada	Offers grocery-specific resources and committees to explore food and grocery innovation, recall protocol, labelling and health claims, and safe food handling best practices.

Restaurant and Food Services M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
Hotrec Hospitality Europe	www.hotrec.eu	Europe	Promotes the hospitality and tourism sector as a forum for information exchange to advance a regulatory framework and a business environment to deliver the most value to European society and the economy.
National Restaurant Association	www.restaurant.org	USA	The largest foodservice trade association in the world representing and advocating on behalf of the restaurant industry.
Restaurant & Catering Australia	www.rca.asn.au	Australia	Represents members and provides support, guidance, and leadership in policy, industrial relations, government, training, and education in the restaurant and catering sectors.
Restaurant Association of New Zealand	www.restaurantnz.co.nz	New Zealand	The link between good food and good business with resources and support to help restaurants and cafes find greatness.
Restaurant Canada	www.restaurantscanada.org	Canada	Promotes Canada’s foodservice industry with exclusive resources, savings, advocacy, and events.
UK Hospitality	www.ukhospitality.org.uk	UK	The single, authoritative voice of hospitality representing pubs, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, attractions, contract catering, and more.
WorldChefs	www.worldchefs.org	International	Maintains and improves the culinary standards of global cuisine through education, training and professional development.

Seafood M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
American Shrimp Processors Association	www.americanshrimp.com	USA	Promotes the interests of the wild-caught, warm water shrimp processing industry along the Gulf Coast.
At-Sea Processors Association	www.atsea.org	USA	Works with fishery managers, scientists, environmentalists and other industry members to ensure the continued health and sustainability of marine resources.
British Trout Association	www.britishtrout.co.uk	UK	Represents and provides a legislative framework, encourages research and development, and promotes generic marketing activities within the trout farming industry.
California Fisheries and Seafood Institute	www.calseafood.net	California	Supports and represents members of the consumer seafood supply industry.
Canadian Aquaculture of Seafood Alliance	www.aquaculture.ca	Canada	Speaks for Canada’s seafood farmers, representing their interests in Ottawa to regulators, policy makers and political leaders.
Fisheries Council of Canada	www.fisheriescouncil.ca	Canada	Advances and supports those companies engaged in the harvesting, processing, importing, and marketing of wild-captured fish and seafood.
Fishermen’s Marketing Association	www.trawl.org	USA	Promotes stable prices and an orderly flow of wholesome West Coast seafood to the consumer.
Global Seafood Alliance	www.globalseafood.org	International	Advances responsible seafood practices worldwide through education, advocacy and demonstration.
Institute of Fisheries Management	www.ifm.org.uk	International	Dedicated to the advancement of sustainable fisheries, their management, and their conservation.
International Seafood Sustainability Foundation	www.iss-foundation.org/	International	Conducts collaborative scientific research and advocates sustainable fishing policies and best practices to its members.
Seafood Harvesters of America	www.seafoodharvesters.org	USA	Serves as a unified, influential voice in Washington, D.C., by educating policymakers and the public about the U.S. commercial fishing industry.
Sea Fish Industry Authority	www.seafish.org	UK	Supports the seafood industry through governance, services, funding, and information.
Seafood Importers Associations of Australasia	www.seafoodimporters.com.au	Australia	Promotes and supports each member’s commitment to providing Australian consumers with healthy, affordable, and safe seafood.
Seafood Industry Australia	www.seafoodindustryaustralia.com.au	Australia	Represents the Australian seafood industry as a whole with members from the wildcatch, aquaculture and post-harvest sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
Seafood Products Association	www.spa-food.org/	International	Serves members in regulatory compliance and conformance related to food safety, quality, and legality.
Shellfish Association of Great Britain	www.shellfish.org.uk	UK	Assists and promotes the sustainable development of the shellfish Industry in the UK.
Southeastern Fisheries Association	www.sfaonline.org	USA	Defends and enhances the commercial fishing industry in the southeastern U.S. through legal means while maintaining healthy, sustainable fish stocks.
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations	www.nffo.org.uk	UK	The voice for fishermen, irrespective of where they are based or the size of the vessel they operate.
The European Association of Fish Producers Organisations	www.eapo.com	Europe	Represents fish processors and traders by influencing the regulations affecting fisheries and targeting sustainable production with respect for the environment.
U.S. Seafood Distributors Association	www.usseafooddistributors.org/	USA	Promotes and represents distributors, importers, small producers, and handlers of seafood products in the U.S.

Wholesale and Distribution M&A

Name	Website	Location	Description
Convenience Distribution Association	www.cdaweb.net/	USA	Provides convenience distributors with advocacy, education, programs, and forums to align with trading partners and suppliers.
Distribution Canada Inc.	www.distributioncanada.ca	Canada	A national organization of retailers and wholesalers that fosters collaborative selling relationships between members, manufacturers, and key stakeholders.
Federation of Wholesale Distributors	www.fwd.co.uk	UK	The trade association for UK food and drink wholesalers with companies that provide services to the wholesale channel.
Food Industry Suppliers Association	www.fisanet.org	USA	Promotes distribution channels and strengthens relationships between distributors and manufacturer partners by providing education and communication.
Food Ingredient Distribution Association	www.fidassoc.com	USA	Advances professionalism, growth and value with training and developing standards and practices for the food ingredient distribution industry.
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors	www.naw.org	USA	A collective voice for the distribution industry that advocates for policies, and offers programs and services to support its members.
National Beer Wholesalers Association	www.nbwa.org	USA	Provides leadership, advocacy, programs, and services to benefit its members.
Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc	www.wswa.org	USA	Represents, advocates, and advances the interests of the wholesale tier of the wine and spirits industry.