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2.5: Professional Associations

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    Professional Associations

    American Culinary Association (ACF), www.acfchefs.org
    American Dietetic Association (ADA), www.eatright.org
    American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), www.ahla.org
    American Institute of Baking (AIB), www.aibonline.org
    American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF), www.aiwf.org
    American Personal Chef Association (APCA), www.personalchef.com
    American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators (ASHFSA), www.ashfsa.org
    Black Culinarian Alliance (BCA), www.blackculinarians.com
    Bread Bakers Guild of America, www.bbga.org
    Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), www.cmaa.org
    Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, www.chaineus.org
    Dietary Managers Association (DMA), www.dmaonline.org
    Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI), www.fcsi.org
    Foodservice Educators Network International (FENI), www.feni.org
    Food Truck Operation, Foodtruckoperators.com
    Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), www.ift.org
    International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), www.iacp.com
    International Caterers Association, www.icacater.org
    International Council of Cruise Lines, www.iccl.org
    International Council on Hotel and Restaurant Institutional Education (ICHRIE), www.chrie.org
    International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA), www.ifsea.com
    International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA), www.ifmaworld.com
    International Inflight Food Service Association (IFSA), www.ifsanet.com
    Les Dames d’Escoffier International, www.ldei.org
    National Association of College and University Foodservice (NACUFS), www.nacufs.org
    National Association of Foodservice Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM), www.nafem.org
    National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT), www.fancyfoodshows.com
    National Food Processors Association, www.nfpa-food.org
    National Ice Carving Association (NICA), www.nica.org
    National Restaurant Association, www.restaurant.org
    National Society for Healthcare Foodservice Management (HFM), www.hfm.org
    Research Chefs Association (RCA), www.culinology.com
    Retailer’s Bakery Association (RBA), www.rbanet.com
    School Nutrition Association (SNA), www.schoolnutrition.org
    Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, www.societeculinaire.com
    Society for Foodservice Management (SFM), www.sfm-online.org
    United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA), www.uspca.com
    Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), www.womensfoodserviceforum.com
    Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, www.womenfhefs.org

    Industry Resources

    Agri Beef www.agribeef.com/education/
    American Lamb Board www.americanlamb.com/chefs-corner/curriculamb/
    Butterball Foodservice www.butterballfoodservice.com
    Maple Leaf Farms www.mapleleaffarms.com
    National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
    National Pork Board www.porkfoodservice.org
    National Turkey Federation www.eatturkey.org
    North American Meat Institute www.meatinstitute.org

    Seafood

    Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute www.alaskaseafood.org
    Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture www.freshfromflorida.com/Recipes/Seafood
    National Aquaculture Association thenaa.net

    Produce

    American Egg Board www.aeb.org
    Apricot Producers of California www.califapricot.com
    Avocados from Mexico foodservice.avocadosfrommexico.com
    California Cling Peach Board www.calclingpeach.com
    California Cling Peach Board www.calclingpeach.com
    California Avocado Commissionwww.californiaavocado.com
    California Dried Plum Board www.californiadriedplums.org
    California Endive www.endive.com
    California Fig Advisory Board www.californiafigs.com
    California Kiwifruit Commission www.kiwifruit.org
    California Pear Advisory Board www.calpear.com
    California Raisin Marketing Board * Dietary Tool Kit www.calraisins.org
    California Strawberry Commission www.calstrawberry.com
    California Table Grape Commission www.tablegrape.com
    Cherry Marketing Institute www.choosecherries.com
    Concord Grape Association www.concordgrape.org
    Cranberry Institute www.cranberryinstitute.org
    Cranberry Marketing Committee*Tool Kit www.uscranberries.com
    Dole Packaged Foods *Cost Savings Calculator www.dolefoodservice.com
    Florida Dept. of Citrus www.floridajuice.com
    Hass Avocado Board *Tool Kit www.avocadocentral.com
    Idaho Potato Commission *Cost & Sizing Guides www.idahopotato.com
    Leafy Greens Council www.leafy-greens.org
    Leaf Greens Marketing Association www.lgma.ca.gov/ Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission www.sweetpotato.org
    Mushroom Council www.mushroomcouncil.org
    National Honey Board *Teacher Guide www.honey.com
    National Mango Board *Lesson Plans www.mango.org
    National Onion Association*Lesson Plans www.onions-usa.org
    National Processed Raspberry Council www.redrazz.org
    National Watermelon Promotional Board www.watermelon.org
    NC Sweet Potato Commission www.ncsweetpotatoes.com
    New York Apple Association www.nyapplecountry.com
    North American Blueberry Council www.blueberry.org
    Northwest Cherry Growers www.nwcherries.com
    Olives from Spain olivesfromspain.us/
    Oregon Raspberries and Blackberries www.oregon-berries.com
    Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service www.eatcannedpears.com/
    Pear Bureau Northwestwww.usapears.com
    Pomegranate Council www.pomegranates.org
    Potatoes USA www.PotatoGoodness.com
    Produce for Better Health Foundation www.5aday.com
    The Soyfoods Council www.thesoyfoodscouncil.com
    U.S. Apple Association www.usapple.org
    USA Rice Federation www.menurice.com
    Washington Red Raspberry Commission www.red-raspberry.org
    Washington State Apple Commission www.bestapples.com
    Washington State Potato Commission www.potatoes.com
    Wheat Foods Council *Tool kits and classroom materials www.wheatfoods.org
    Wild Blueberry Assn. of North America www.wildblueberries.com

    Oil, Spices and Seasonings

    North American Olive Oil Association *Classroom materials www.aboutoliveoil.org

    Nuts and Legumes

    Almond Board of California*Tool Kit www.almonds.com/food-professionals
    American Pistachio Growers www.americanpistachios.org/
    California Walnut Board www.walnuts.org
    National Peanut Board www.nationalpeanutboard.org

    Dairy Products

    Emmi Roth USA *Pairing information us.emmi.com/en
    Real CA Milk www.realcaliforniamilk.com/foodservice/
    Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board Pairing guides www.wisdairy.com

    Specialty Foods

    New York Wine & Grape Foundation www.nywine.com
    Popcorn Boardwww.popcorn.org

    Baking Ingredients

    Guittard Chocolate Company www.guittard.com
    Bay State Milling Co. www.baystatemilling.com

    Manufacturing/Distributors

    Barilla America www.barilla.com/en-us
    Bay State Milling Co. www.baystatemilling.com
    Dole Packaged Foods *Cost Savings Calculator www.dolefoodservice.com
    Knouse Foods www.knousefoodservice.com
    SYSCO www.sysco.com
    Unilever Food Solutions www.unileverfoodsolutions.us
    Verterra Dinnerware www.verterra.com


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