The food and beverage sector includes the systems that grow, process, prepare, and serve the food and drink people eat and drink, as well as the institutions that regulate, represent, and innovate within those systems.
From small regional dairies to multinational restaurant groups, from local grocers to global beverage brands, this part of our guide reflects both everyday necessities and the cultural expressions that shape how communities gather, celebrate, and sustain themselves.
This category focuses on informational and organizational resources, websites that describe industries, institutions, producers, and major companies, rather than retail or transactional e-commerce, which are addressed separately in our "Shopping & eCommerce" area. The emphasis here is on understanding the industries that produce our food, distribute it, and set standards, and how these activities influence public life.
Several subcategories are listed below, covering beverages, dairy, food companies, groceries and grocers, meat producers, organizations and associations, and restaurants and fast foods.
While they will be covered in greater detail within each of these subcategories, the beverages category spans everything from water and soft drinks to coffee, tea, juices, and alcoholic beverages. Beverage companies often operate at a global scale, shaping agricultural supply chains, packaging standards, and consumer trends. This category can be expected to include major beverage manufacturers and bottlers, as well as informational resources on beverage production, safety, and innovation.
Dairy is both an agricultural sector and a major food-processing industry. It includes milk producers, cheese makers, yogurt manufacturers, and cooperatives that support dairy farmers. This category might include large-scale dairy companies and cooperatives, industry bodies that set quality, safety, and sustainability standards, and educational resources on dairy production and processing.
Food companies range from global packaged-goods manufacturers to specialized producers of ingredients, snacks, and prepared foods. This category will focus on corporate profiles of major food manufacturers, industry research, and resources on food science, safety, and supply chain management.
Groceries and grocers serve as the primary interface between consumers and the food supply. The subcategory includes supermarket chains and grocery cooperatives, as well as informational resources on food distribution, logistics, and retail operations.
Meat production is a major agricultural and industrial sector with global economic significance, covering large-scale meat producers and processors, and resources on animal husbandry, food safety, and supply chain practices.
Food and beverage industries are supported and regulated by a network of associations, councils, and advocacy groups. This area includes trade associations representing producers, processors, and distributors, along with regulatory bodies and nonprofits focused on nutrition, sustainability, and consumer protection.
Restaurants and fast-food chains form the public-facing side of the food ecosystem. This subcategory highlights major restaurant groups and franchised fast-food brands, as well as resources on restaurant operations, food-service trends, and culinary culture.
Across each of its subcategories, the Food & Beverages section of our guide is designed to provide a structured view of the systems that feed communities, connecting agricultural production, industrial processing, retail distribution, and public dining into a coherent framework.
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"Beef. It's What's for Dinner" is an American advertising slogan and campaign aimed at promoting the consumption of beef. The ad was launched in 1992 by the National Livestock and Meat Board, and funded by the Beef Checkoff Program with creative guidance from VMLY&R. The website was launched in 2002 and serves as a resource for how to prepare and enjoy beef, offering recipes, shopping recommendations, cooking tips, proper food handling, and nutrition facts.
https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/
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Stylized FoodNavigator-USA, this is a business-to-business online publication covering the North American food and beverage industry, with daily news, analysis, features, and multimedia on trends, regulation, labeling, litigation, R&D, and innovation. Included is daily reporting on brands, markets, and industry moves, as well as coverage of U.S. food law, labeling, and regulatory developments, product innovation, ingredient science, formulation trends, and analysis.
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The UK-based trade publisher covers the global food and beverage industry, offering news, analysis, podcasts, reports, events, and partner content aimed at industry decision-makers. Included are daily industry headlines across sectors such as beverages, ingredients, manufacturing, and packaging, along with downloadable market reports and themed papers, podcasts, video interviews, feature interviews with company leaders, and information on industry events and the FoodBev Awards ecosystem.
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Founded in 1917, Palsgaard invented the first plant-based food emulsifier and now operates nine global application centers that provide hands-on formulation help and product development. The company positions itself as a collaborative partner offering technical problem-solving, reformulation services, and production optimization. Its core business areas are emulsifiers and stabilizers for bakery, dairy, confectionery, and other food applications, and polymer additives to improve processing.
https://www.palsgaard.com/
Sunkist Growers, Incorporated, branded as Sunkist in 1909, is an American citrus growers' non-stock membership cooperative composed of over 1,000 members from California and Arizona, headquartered in Valencia, California. It is the largest fresh produce shipper in the United States, and the most diversified citrus processing operation in the world. Besides whole citrus products, Sunkist also produces Sunkist soft drinks, Sunkist juice, and Sunkist juice drinks.
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SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal
The trade publication covers product innovation, ingredient science, regulatory development, and market trends for the food and beverage industry. The website publishes news, digital magazines, webinars, and event information aimed at formulators, ingredient suppliers, and industry executives. Its categories include Food Development, Beverage Development, Formulation, Ingredients, Operations, and Regulations. Product development guides and programs are also discussed.
https://www.supplysidefbj.com/
Sysco is a global wholesale food-service distributor that supplies restaurants, healthcare, and educational facilities, lodging, and other food-service customers. The company presents itself as focused on food and service committed to the success of customers, supplier partners, communities, and associates. Its products and services are highlighted, along with supplier and partner information, career opportunities, investor relations data, community programs, and contact details.
https://www.sysco.com/
