Training & training resources:

(i) British Nutrition Foundation: The site provides extensive educational resources covering all aspects of food and nutrition
www.nutrition.org.uk

(ii) Institute of Food Research (IFR) - provides information sheets on food topics including food safety
www.ifrn.bbsrc.ac.uk/public/FoodInfoSheets/info_sheets.html

(iii) International Food Information Council (IFIC) - communicates science based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, government officials, journalists and others providing information to consumers.
http://ific.org/

Technical:

(i) Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food - the Advisory Committee providing the Food Standards Agency with independent expert advice on the microbiological safety of food
www.food.gov.uk/science/ouradvisors/microbiogsafety

(ii) British Retail Consortium (BRC) - the trade body representing the retail industry including large multiples, department stores and corner shops
www.brc.org.uk

(iii) Food Standards Agency (FSA) - a Government agency set up in 2000 to make sure that food is safe. FSA offer independent and balanced advice on food safety issues.
www.food.gov.uk

(iv) Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) - an independent professional body for food scientists and technologists.
www.ifst.org

(v) International Food Information Council (IFIC) - communicates science based information on food safety and nutrition to health and nutrition professionals, educators, government officials, journalists and others providing information to consumers.

(vi) Food Science Central - a gateway to free and subscription based information relating to the world of food science, food technology and food-related human nutrition. http://www.foodsciencecentral.com

Suppliers

(i) Superior Food Machinery, Manchester - Superior Food Machinery is one of the major suppliers of food processing and packaging machinery within the UK
www.superiorfoodmachinery.com

(ii) Davies Bakery Supplies - www.reynards.com
provide a distribution service for a wide range of food packaging and ancillary products.

(iii) Hobart - manufacturers and suppliers of mixers and food processing equipment for the food industry
www.hobartuk.com