Find out what they do and how to get in touch.
Datamonitor
Business analysis company
www.datamonitor.com
0207 675 7000
euroinfo@datamonitor.com
IGD
The industry's think tank; produces research reports and food chain statistics
www.igd.com
01923 857141
igd@igd.com
Leatherhead Food International
Food research association; provides technical support and information
www.leatherheadfood.com 01372 376761
help@leatherheadfood.com
Mintel
Researches trends, new products, consumer attitudes and behaviour
www.mintel.com 0207 606 4533
info@mintel.com
Nielsen
Collects sales data on most retail categories
www.nielsen.com
01865 732343
danielle.tolson@nielsen.com
TNS
Carried out market research in several sectors
www.tns-global.com
0208 967 0007
info@tns-global.com
Verdict
Retail consultancy and analyst
www.verdict.co.uk
0207 675 7701
retail@verdict.co.uk
Freight Transport Association
Trade association for the freight transport industry
www.fta.co.uk
08717 11 22 22
British Frozen Food Federation
Trade association for the frozen food industry
www.bfff.co.uk
01400 283090
generaladmin@bfff.co.uk
British Hospitality Association
National trade assocation for hotels, restaurants and caterers
www.bha.org.uk
0207 404 7744
bha@bha.org.uk
British Soft Drinks Association
Represents the interests of the soft drinks industry in the UK and Europe
www.britishsoftdrinks.com
0207 430 0356
bsda@britishsoftdrinks.com
British Retail Consortium
Leading trade association for all UK retailers
www.brc.org.uk
0207 854 8900
info@brc.org.uk
Chilled Food Association
Trade association for chilled food processors
www.chilledfood.org
01536 514365
cfa@chilledfood.org
Federation of Wholesale Distributors
Trade association for wholesalers
www.fwd.co.uk
01323 724952
hq@fwd-uk.com
Food and Drink Federation
Promotes industry's views; works to build consumer confidence in food chain
www.fdf.org.uk
0207 836 2460
generalenquiries@fdf.org.uk
Food Standards Agency
Independent government body covering food safety and nutrition
www.food.gov.uk
0207 276 8829
helpline@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
Gin and Vodka Association
Trade association for the UK gin & vodka industry
www.ginvodka.org.uk
01722 415892
gva@ginvodka.org.uk
Improve
Food and drink sector skills council
www.improveltd.co.uk
0845 6440448
info@improveltd.co.uk
Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
Professional qualifications body for food scientists and technologists
www.ifst.org
0207 603 6316
info@ifst.org
National Farmers' Union
The principal UK body for those involved in the agricultural industry
www.nfuonline.com
024 7685 8500
nfu@nfuonline.com
Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association
Organisation to improve the competitiveness of NI food and drink companies
www.nifda.co.uk
028 90241010
info@nifda.co.uk
Provision Trade Federation
Represents interests in the UK for companies trading provisions
www.provtrade.co.uk
0207 253 2114
info@provtrade.co.uk
Scottish Food and Drink Federation
Scottish wing of the Food and Drink Federation
www.sfdf.org.uk
0131 229 9415
generalenquiries@fdf.org.uk
The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT)
Offers membership and support on food hygiene and technology issues
www.sofht.co.uk
01827 872500
admin@sofht.co.uk
Wine and Spirit Trade Association
Trade association for the entire wine and spirit supply chain
www.wsta.co.uk
0207 089 3877
