Links
Listed below are just some sites we find useful. If you're considering NPD as a career option these might provide further insight, or if you are already in situ they may help you keep up to date without trawling the net (all links open in a new window).
Continental Chef Supplies
Supplier of quality catering equipment and Chef wear.
City Search
Whatever city's food you wish to research we have found this site to be reliable for restaurant and shops.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
Promotes the industry's views and works to build consumer confidence.
The Food Development Association
A site dedicated to food development, bringing together personnel from foodservice, manufacturing and retail.
Food From Britain
A development consultancy for British food and drink, a government funded organisation dedicated with the aim of maximising export of UK food and drink. Promoting the quality of regional food and drink too.
The Food Innovation Network
“Sharing innovation best practice in the food industry” - Provides an informative weekly email newsletter with all the latest goings on in the food and drinks industry, also hosts regular food related seminars.
Food Standard Agency
The FSA is an independent government department initially set up in 2000 to protect public health in relation to food consumption.
Game To Eat
Promotional body for British Game, highlights where to buy, who supplies, recipes and articles.
Guild of Food Writers
A professional association of food writers and broadcasters established in 1984 to provide topical information on food trends and techniques.
Just Food
This site will keep you up to date with all the latest happenings in the food industry.
The Slow Food Movement
A web site for a true foodie, founded in 1986 an international organisation whose aim is to protect the pleasure of eating.
Square Meal
Up to date food reviews and forthcoming food events.
What If.
This is a great site for those who wish to challenge the norm and look at things differently. Just for fun take the creativity test to see how 'out side the box' you really do think!
World Association of Chef's Societies
A global network of Chefs, founded in Paris 1928.