FAST FOOD & SNACKS

INDUSTRY GUIDE
Updated 1 June 2010

Directories
Quick Frozen Foods : Annual Processors Directory and Warehouse Guide [60th Edition ]2009 (Saul
Beck Publication) [(B) DIR 338.7664028502573]
Listing of processor; products; brand names; refrigerated transport; refrigerated warehouse; suppliers,
equipment & services for the US frozen foods industry.

The Grocer : Directory of Manufacturers & Suppliers 2009 (William Reed Business Media Ltd) [(B)
380.1456402541]
Directory of food & drink manufacturers and suppliers; also has a list of food & drink products and a
brand index.

International Sandwich Snack News : Annual Trade 2008 (J & M Group) [(B)338.47664602941)]
Guide to companies and services in the convenience food industry.

Quick Frozen Foods : Annual Processors Directory and Buyers Guide 2007 (Saul Beck Publication,
2007) [(B) DIR 338.7664028502573]
Listing of processor; products; brand names; refrigerated transport; refrigerated warehouse; suppliers,
equipment & services for the US frozen foods industry.

CaterFile: Group Profiles 2007 (Redpoint Marketing) [(B) DIR 338.76164795 BUS]
CaterFile profiles 300 companies and each record gives information on the company in question such
as brand information, purchasing contacts. Also includes industry profiles.

Directory of Members – Automatic vending Association 2005 (Automatic Vending Association, 2006)
[(B) DIR 338.476298 BUS]
Includes manufacturers and suppliers of individual products such as burgers, kebabs and pies, to a
wide range of ethnic ready meals (Chinese, Italian and Indian) and vegetarian foods.

The Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Directory 2005 (J & M Group, 2005) [(B) DIR 664.755]
Product and service directory, including food products and catering equipment.

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Business Advice Sources

Sandwich Shop (COBRA, 2010) [available onsite via electronic sources]

A article on how to start and run a sandwich shop, including information on necessary skills and
talents, key market issues, trading issues, legislation and other sources of information and advice.

Fish and Chips Shop (COBRA, 2010) [available onsite via electronic sources]
A detailed article on how to start and run a fast food takeaway, including information on necessary
skills and talents, market trends, marketing and selling, risk factors, legal issues, and other sources of
information and advice.

Fast Food Takeaway (COBRA, 2008) [available onsite via electronic sources]
A detailed article on how to start and run a fast food takeaway, including information on necessary
skills and talents, market trends, marketing and selling, risk factors, legal issues, and other sources of
information and advice.

Mobile Takeaway (COBRA, 2008) [available onsite via electronic sources]

A mobile takeaway provides a selection of hot or cold food and drinks from a van or trailer
A small article on how to start and run a mobile takeaway, including information on necessary skills
and talents, opportunities and market trends, marketing and selling, risk factors, legal issues, practical
consideration and other sources of information and advice.

Market Research & Statistics

Snack foods [ Market Report Plus] 2010 (Key Note) [(MKT) 338.476646 [available onsite via
electronic sources] Analysis of current trends and issues and market size for the different fast food
and snack foods sectors

Public houses [ Market Report Plus] 2009 ( Key Note) [MKT) 338.4764795 [available onsite via
electronic sources]

Restaurants [ Market Report Plus] 2009 (Key Note) [(MKT) 338.476479541 [available onsite via
electronic sources] Market review of the UK Restaurant industry, identifying key players in the
industry, market share, trends, future challenges for the future, forecast and a review of the global
situation of the industry

Fast Food - United Kingdom 2008 (Euromonitor International) [available onsite via electronic sources]
Major market profile, also presents an overview of the national market, with market sizes and shares.

Fast Food & home delivery outlets [ Market Report Plus] 2008 [(MKT) 338.4764795]

UK Fast Food Outlets 2007 (Euromonitor International) [available onsite via electronic sources]
Review of fast food outlets in the UK and the main fast food outlets.

Restaurants: Market Report Plus 2007 (Key Note, 2007) [(MKT) 338. 476479541]
Market review of the UK Restaurant industry, identifying key players in the industry, market share,
trends, future challenges for the future, forecast and a review of the global situation of the industry.

Food Service Restaurants – United Kingdom 2007 (Euromonitor International) [available onsite via
electronic sources] The report has headlines, trends, competitive analysis, prospects and sector data
information.

Fast Food & Home Delivery Outlets: Market Report Plus 2006 (Key Note, 2005)
[(MKT) 338.4764795] Analysis of current trends and issues and market size for the different fast food
sectors (sandwiches, burgers, fish and chips, pizza, and chicken), the industry background and trade
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associations, competitor analysis and brand strategy, buying behaviour. With a summary of the
global market and profiles of the 9 leading companies.
Restaurants and cafes in the UK 2005 (Euromonitor International) [available onsite via electronic
sources]
Market profile, also presents an overview of the national market, with market sizes and shares.

Evening Eating Habits 2005 (Mintel International Group, 2005) [(B) 338.476479541]
Trend data, market analysis and consumer analysis of the eating out market in the UK.

Snack Foods: Market Report Plus 2005 (Key Note, 2005) [(MKT) 338.476647]
In-depth look at market trends and issues in the different sectors (crisps, savoury snacks, nuts, plain
and savoury biscuits), the underlying industry structure, brand developments, competitor analysis,
buying behaviour, and forecasts of market growth. With profiles of the 5 leading companies.

UK Market for Fast Food Restaurants, Takeway Outlets & Street Stalls/Kiosks 2004
(Euromonitor International) [available onsite via electronic sources]
Major market profile, also presents an overview of the national market, with market sizes and shares.

Food and Drinks Snacking On – The – Move 2004 (Datamonitor, 2004) [(B) HP 172]
Analytical review of the market, key trends and drivers for development of the market, brands and
products.

Savoury Snacks Innovations: Asian and Western Europe Key Market Drivers 2004 (Leatherhead Food
International, 2004) [HQ 91]
Examines the market with focus on market size and segments, key consumer trends and innovations,
industry dynamics and future prospects.

Trade Magazines & Newsletters

Bake & Take (Monthly) [(P) HT 75 – E (26)]
Monthly journal for bakery, takeaway & foodservice, covers prepared in store baked goods, ovens,
catering equipment, baking equipment, flour, ingredients, labelling & packaging, cafes, supermarkets,
forecourts.

Bake-off news & foodservice products [(P) HP 75 –E(25)]

Magazine for convenience bakery trade, includes: pies, pasties, sausage rolls etc. Also ovens, catering
& baking equipment.

Fast Food and frying Operator (Monthly) [(P) HP 57 – E (8)]

Monthly journal with news and comments on food services including fish & chip shops, fried chicken,
pizza. Includes: fryers & catering equipment, oil, packaging.

QSR (Continues: Quick Service Catering) (Monthly) [(P) HP 57 – E (6)]

Formerly Quick Service Restaurant. For fast food establishments. Includes: catering equipment,
serving, disposable products, hygiene, soft & hot drinks, snacks, prepared products, foodservice,
design, appearance & branding, company profiles

Fish Friers Review (Monthly) [(P) HR 16 – E (2)]

Journal of the National Federation of Fish Friers. Contains news and comment, with a regular feature
on legislative matters.

Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Magazine (Monthly)[(P) HP 173 – E (19)]

Journal of the Pizza & Pasta Association. News on people and products in the industry.

International Sandwich & Snack News (Monthly) [(P) HQ 91 – E (22)]

News and comment on food trends, food hygiene and new products.
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The Snacks Magazine (Quarterly) [(P) HQ 91 – E (20)]
Journal of the European Snacks Association. Contains industry, technical and legal news. Detailed
buyers guide for Europe.

Fish & Chips and fast food (available in Humanities)[(zk.9.d.742)]

Trade magazine for fish and chip shops and fast food outlets, catering equipment, fryers, cooking oil,
refrigerators, burger bars, kebabs, fried chicken soft drinks, disposables, pies, sausages, pastry
products.

Internet Sources
Grabameal Restaurant and Takeaway Guide
Comprehensive searchable directory of takeaways and restaurants throughout the UK, with reviews,
links, maps, menus and a curry guide.
http://www.grabameal.co.uk

Sandwichnet.co.uk
Provides a directory of suppliers to the sandwich industry in the UK, searchable by company name
and by type of service or product.
http://www.sandwichnet.co.uk/

European Snacks Association

The Association currently has over large number of companies in European countries and is concerned
with the development and improvement of potato chips, edible nuts and snack food products.
http://www.esa.org.uk

National Federation of Fish Fryers

Represents fish and chip shop proprietors and offers trade training courses specially designed for new
entrants to the trade
http://www.federationoffishfriers.co.uk/

Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association

One stop resource for pizza and pasta, ideal for identifying suppliers of relevant products and
services.
http://www.pizzapastanet.co.uk/index.htm

Foodfirst.co.uk
Offers you a wealth of useful information on speciality foods including daily recipes, master classes
and a directory of thousands of producers, wholesalers, retailers and services suppliers.
http://www.foodfirst.co.uk/producers.htm

Seafish
The Sea Fish Industry Authority works across all sectors of the UK seafood industry to promote good
quality, sustainable seafood
http://www.seafish.org

Note: every effort has been taken to ensure to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in
this document, however some recently acquired items may since have been addeded to the
collection. Please ask for help at the enquiry desk or check the Business Information Catalogue for
more details.

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