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Food and Beverages Useful Links
Knowledge Asset Overview
Started: 5 Jan 07 by SU00004
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Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS)
The Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS) is a multidisciplinary international organization dedicated to exploring the complex relationships among food, culture, and society. Its members, who approach the study of food from numerous disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, as well as in the world of food beyond the academy, draw on a wide range of theoretical and practical approaches and seek to promote discussions about food and gastronomy that transgress traditional boundaries.
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British Beer and Pub Association
The British Beer and Pub Association (previously the Brewers and Licensed Retailers Association) represents and assists the UK brewing industry. Includes some full text industry reports.
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British Institute of Innkeeping
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) is the professional body for the licensed trade. it has over 16,5000 members and in 2002 awarded over 53,000 qualifications. Its mission is to promote high standards of professionalism throughout the licensed retail sector and to provide information, skills and qualifications to help members run successful businesses.
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DeFRA) is responsible for Government policies on agriculture in England and for policies relating to the safety and quality of food in the UK.
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Eat the View: Promoting Local Sustainable Products
This is a Countryside Agency initiative to assist consumers to understand the link between food production and landscape, and to improve the market for regional produce. It is a comprehensive resource covering information about food producers, markets, and related businesses. Short case studies under Regional Activity include contact details and links to Web sites where available. There are also links to relevant Web resources for consumers, producers and schools. The Research area contains freely downloadable copies of relevant Countryside Agency or partner organisation research reports. Some reports are in PDF format and can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat software. You can register for email news updates. The Countryside Agency Web site is described separately on the Online Library.
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Food Advertising Unit (FAU)
The FAU provides information, communication and research in the area of food and soft drink advertising, particularly with regard to children. It comprises food and drink manufacturers, advertising agencies and broadcasting media. Its Web site includes information about the FAU, press releases and conference details. There are some full text research papers, details of publications and FAU briefing papers on children, food choice, diet, regulation of advertising, international comparisons and parents opinions. Some documents are presented in PDF format, which requires Adobe Acrobat Software.
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Food and Behaviour Research (FAB)
FAB Research aims to promote, support and carry out scientific research on the role of nutrition in prevention and management of behavioural and learning difficulties, for example, in children. Sign up to receive e-mail alerts on useful articles in professional journals and the press.
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Food From Britain
Food from Britain (FFB) is the UK's leading international food and drink marketing and business development consultancy providing companies with a range of cost effective and results oriented marketing services.
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Food Standards Agency
The Agency is concerned with the whole food industry – from farming and food production, packaging and distribution, to retail and catering – and addresses safety issues at every stage of the chain. This is useful to anyone working in the hospitality management industry.
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Food, Culture and Society
Multidisciplinary journal of social and cultural aspects of food and gastronomy, available in full text on IngentaConnect.
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Gastronomica
Gastronomica won first prize (Prix D'Or) in the print media category at the Gourmet Media Festival in Cannes. It examines all aspects of food culture and gastronomy and makes sample articles available in full text.
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Guild of Food Writers
The Guild is the professional association of food writers, journalists and broadcasters on food and gastronomy in the UK. Its Web site provides a description of the Guild's objectives, information about membership, a calendar of events and details about the Guild's annual awards. There is also information about current campaigns including genetic modification (GM), sustainability and organic foods, a full text email newsletter, links to other food related Web sites and a bookshop of members' publications. Some documents are in PDF format requiring Adobe Acrobat software.
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Independent.co.uk: Enjoyment: Food and Drink
These are the online food and drink pages from the UK broadsheet newspaper, the Independent. The site includes full text news stories about food issues and gastronomy, restaurant reviews, feature articles and recipes. The archive of news articles goes back to March 2002.
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National Association of Farmers' Markets
The National Association of Farmers' Markets was set up in 1999. It aims to promote farmers' markets and help its members to retain their standards and integrity in order to preserve the social, environmental and economic benefits that farmers' markets bring.
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Social Issues Research Centre (SIRC)
This is the Web site of an independent non profit organisation conducting research on social and lifestyle issues. It aims to provide a balanced approach, covering positive aspects as well as social problems. The Web site contains information about the organisation and links to the Web sites of its members. Articles, news bulletins and full text publications are available. Topics include obesity, food production, GM foods, organic food, alcohol and violence. You can sign up for bulletins and news updates.
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