Guides: Chocolate Confection And Decoration: Websites

Associations & Organizations

Associations and trade organizations provide opportunities for employment, networking, and professional development

Canadian Culinary Federation
The goal of the Federation is to unite chefs and cooks across Canada in a common dedication to professional excellence.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The CFIA promotes food safety
Canadian Franchise Association
National trade organization representing Canadian franchisors
Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA)
Baking Association of Canada
The national trade association representing Canada's $5 billion baking industry. Baking Association of Canada's members include retail, in-store and wholesale/commercial baking companies along with the allied trades.
Ontario Potato Board
Ontario Restaurant and Motel Association (ORHMA)
International Hotel & Restaurant Association
American Culinary Federation
Includes current news. Under Resources are links to recipes and articles on food trends and techniques
National Restaurant Association
U.S. food trade association
Society for Foodservice Management

Confectionary & Chocolate Research
From Vreeland & Associates (former Hershey’s executive Curtis Vreeland),
Great Chefs
BevNet
Information about the beverage industry
Canadian Trade Index
Food Service and Hospitality
Food Timeline
Culinary History
Hospitality.Net
News and reports about the hospitality industry
Nutrient Data Laboratory (Food Composition)
USDA
PBS Food - Julia Child
What's on the Menu?
New York Public Library's transcription of historical restaurant menus