Expert: Jim Gawley - 3/24/2008

Question
1. Besides the thomas food register what directories do you consider ideal for looking for companies in food processing industry in the US?   Do you know of any good international directories of processors and/or food industry market data?  

Answer
Mike,

One good source on the U.S. is the Judges' directory - http://www.eejudge.com/

On the international side there are 2 UK sites you can check for news and information, http://www.just-food.com/ and Foodnews http://www.theajmonline.com/portal/puboptions.jsp?Option=news&pubId=ag005

You can also find information about foreign markets at - http://www.fas.usda.gov/

There is a global online directory available for a fee at http://www.contactdirect.com/

Regards,
Jim