upFood and Related Products
The Food and Related Products sector category includes industries and companies engaged in transforming livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. Also included are manufacturers and distributors of processing supplies and equipment, wholesalers, and services supporting industries in this sector, which include consulting, employment, marketing, associations, etc. Professional and industrial resources are also included. Sites generally not listed in this category include: Local retailers (bakeries, for example) which serve a very limited geographic area are listed in the Regional category according to the city or town where they are located. Retailers providing online shopping are listed in Shopping: Food. Sites dealing with food and beverages as a recreational interest (history, humor, facts, etc.) are listed in Recreation: Food. Cooking and recipe sites are listed in Home: Cooking. Scientific, research and technical sites covering food science are listed in Science: Technology: Food Science. Sites covering human nutrition and dietary aspects of food are listed in Health: Nutrition. Industries engaged in growing crops and raising livestock are listed under Business: Agriculture and Forestry.
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Betty Crocker http://www.bettycrocker.com/Producer of main and side dishes, desserts and baking products. Offers meal planning, award winning recipes, menu suggestions and special occasion tips.
General Mills, Inc. http://www.generalmills.com/International production, marketing and distribution of cereals, snacks and processed foods, with details of branded products, subsidiaries and joint ventures.
Nestlé S.A. http://www.nestle.com/Headquartered in Switzerland with corporate offices worldwide. Childcare, cooking, petcare and wellness.
Nestle USA http://www.nestleusa.com/Manufactures baked goods, milk flavorings, soups, refrigerated pasta, beverages, juices, jams, baby food, frozen meals, coffee creamers, cat food and desserts.
ConAgra Foods, Inc. http://www.conagrafoods.com/Food service suppliers offering shelf-stable foods, seafood, and dairy products. Also makes agricultural products and food ingredients, and mills flour and corn.
Tyson Foods, Inc. http://www.tyson.com/Corporate headquarters provides company profile and history of the poultry production facility and other facets of its business.
Goya Foods http://www.goya.com/english/Family-run food company offering beans, rice, nectars, seasonings and authentic Spanish, Mexican and Hispanic specialties. Offers an online recipe library and product catalog available in English and Spanish.
Birds Eye Foods http://www.birdseyefoods.com/Produces canned, bottled, and frozen food products, including vegetable, salad dressings, and snack items.
Kraft Foods, Inc. http://www.kraft.com/default.aspxFind information on the food company's 61 brands by region, investor information, corporate news, management biographies, and career opportunities.
San Miguel Corporation http://www.sanmiguel.com.ph/Food, beverage and packaging company in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Includes company and investor information.
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. http://www.hain-celestial.com/Markets, distributes and sells full line of natural foods, cooking oils, sugar-free products, medically directed snack foods, low sodium food products and frozen kosher food products. (Nasdaq: HAIN).
Rich's http://www.rich.com/Specializes in baked goods, desserts, barbecued meats, and Italian cuisine. Includes company background and news releases.
Pacific Foods of Oregon, Inc. http://www.pacificfoods.com/Offers organic dairy-free beverages, teas, and vegetable and meat based broths. Product and company information. Recipes.
Ortega http://www.ortega.com/Produces Mexican food products. Features product information and recipes.
Hanover Foods Corporation http://www.hanoverfoods.com/Independently-owned food processor manufactures frozen, canned, refrigerated, fresh, glass-packed, snack food, and even freeze-dried food items. Includes company history and information about the local outlet store. Located in Pennsylvania, USA.
Marquez Brothers http://elmexicano.net/Produces, imports and distributes Mexican style dairy products, meat items and canned goods. Contains a brief company profile, descriptions of products, recipes and employment opportunities. Located in San Jose, California, USA.
Tova Industries, Inc. http://www.tovaindustries.com/Manufacturer, packer and distributor of dry food products, such as potato products, seasonings, baking mixes, and soup bases. Page includes online catalog and list of divisions.
Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd. http://www.nishimototrading.com/Imports, exports and produces a line of Asian food, beverages, restaurant and health and beauty products. Includes a variety of items, such as rice, flour, beans, beer, wine, dried seafoods, vegetables and vinegars. Has branches in the US, Canada, China and Japan.
Topco Associates LLC http://www.topco.com/Provides procurement, quality assurance, packaging, and other services for supermarket retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice companies. Features contact information for distribution centers and news. Based in Skokie, Illinois.
Michael Foods, Inc. http://www.michaelfoods.com/A diversified food processor and food distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products, specialty dairy products and refrigerated potato products.
Chi-Chi's http://chichissalsa.com/Provides customers with Mexican sauces, tortilla shells and related items. Includes company history, catalog, retail locator, coupons, events, recipes, and a food glossary.
Sara Lee Foods http://www.saraleefoods.com/Produces a variety of foods under a family of brand names. Includes company information, promotions, and recipes.
Tharakan and Company http://www.tharakanandcompany.com/Manufactures and sells vanilla, cocoa and coffee bean products. Also, offers coconut oil, nutmeg, pepper, pineapple pulp and turmeric.
Columbus Gourmet http://columbusgourmet.com/Manufactures spirit cakes, specialty pecans, cookies, candies, Italian foods and dry aged steaks, and provides private labeling programs for other gourmet food companies. Includes product details. Located in Columbus, Georgia, USA.
Glory Foods http://www.gloryfoods.com/Specializes in producing seasoned, southern-style canned goods, frozen food and fresh produce. Includes store location finder.
Home Market Foods http://www.homemarketfoods.com/Provider of meal entrees, appetizers and snacks for both retail and foodservice customers. Includes company profile, product list, and store locator. Norwood, Massachusetts, USA.
EFSIS Limited http://www.efsis.com/Independent service providing retailers, manufacturers, and caterers with food quality inspections.
Kahraman Co. Inc. http://www.kahramanas.com/Processors and exporters of dried fruits, nuts, spices, pulses and olive oil. Turkey.
Cargill Foods http://www.cargillfoods.com/Manufacturers a variety of food and baking items, additives, and sweeteners.
Condi – Alimentar, S.A. http://www.condi.pt/Produces and packages a variety of spices, gelatins, instant mashed potatoes, cocoa, and dried fruits. Portugal.
Emborg Foods A/S http://www.emborg.com/International food suppliers of seafood, fresh and frozen meats, and bulk-packed dairy products. Company profile, product and contact details.
MaMaspot http://www.mamaspot.com/Manufactures pre-packaged exotic African meals, sauces and snacks made from specially selected West African vegetables.
Molda http://www.molda.info/Specializes in manufacturing fruits, bakery fillings, mixes, and dried milk products. Located in Germany.
MSI Germany http://www.msi-germany.com/Manufacturer of compressed emergency food rations, and supplier of basic relief items.
Subcategories
AdditivesAssociations Trade associations, guilds, federations providing food industry information. Society/Organizations/Professional is the
category for trade unions and workers' affiliations.
(less...) Here you will find sites for and about the beverage industry. Producers, bottlers, suppliers to the
industry and business resource sites, for example.
(less...) This category contains sites of companies and related sites for the food broker industry.
CannedCondiments and Seasonings The Condiments and Seasonings category includes industries and companies engaged in transforming agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. A condiment is a substance,
such as a relish, vinegar, or spice, used to flavor or complement food. Seasoning (also called seasoner) is something, such as a spice or herb, used to flavor food.
(less...) This category includes meetings, food fairs, and trade exhibitions. The topics of these events should cover items of
interest to the food processing and wholesale industries.
(less...) Consulting sites which are targeted toward food manufacturers and producers and other non-hospitality industry food-related businesses.
Cooperatives Sites of cooperatively grown food.
DairyDirectoriesEmployment The Employment category for the Food and Related Products industry lists websites that focus on bringing employees and employers together. This includes resources and establishments engaged in one or
more of the following disciplines: Recruitment and/or staffing services on behalf of employers Advice or assistance with preparation of resumes and portfolios Job search directories Career management
(less...) This category covers grain, and some food products made mainly from grain (such as flour and breakfast cereals).
Halal This category houses sites that manufacture products that are certified Halah.
Import and Export This category contains sites of companies and related sites for the food import and export industry.
KosherMarketing and AdvertisingMarketplaces Food Items marketplaces facilitate interactions and transactions between buyers and sellers
within the food processing and procurement industry.
(less...) Commercial firms providing products, services or distribution about, for or of meat.
News and MediaOrganic Producers, processors and traders of certified organic food with a significant amount of organic products in their portfolio should be listed here. Health and wholefoods are not necessarily organic.
Our editors cannot possibly be familiar with the all the regulations concerning organic production and certification in each country. It is advisable to check listed individuals and companies for their organic accreditation before any purchase.
(less...) Includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, mushrooms and other items that can be grown in gardens or orchards.
Retail The Food and Related Products: Retail category lists sites for major food retail chains or for food retail industry resources.
Snack Foods The Snack Foods category includes industries and companies engaged in transforming agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. Snack foods include (but are not limited
to), snacks made of cereals, cheeses, crackers, meats, jerky, nuts, corn, pellets, fruit, party mixes, pretzels, popcorn, pork rinds, bars, granola, cakes, cookies, and potato, and tortilla chips.
(less...) Food Processing Equipment showcases machinery and technology that supports the industrial food processing industry.
VegetarianWholesale and Distribution This category lists companies that purchase products from Producers and Manufacturers in bulk and resell it without transformation to re-sellers. The Wholesalers and Distributors that will be listed
in this category are associated with Food and Related Products. Companies that provide services to these Wholesalers and Distributors will be listed here. This category will not list Manufacturers' Representatives or Retailers.
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Armenian The Food and Related Products sector category includes industries and companies engaged in transforming livestock and agricultural products into products for intermediate or final consumption. Also
included are manufacturers and distributors of food and beverage processing supplies and equipment, wholesalers, and services supporting industries in this sector, which include consulting, employment, marketing, associations, etc. Professional and industrial resources are also included.
(less...) Ovo je glavna kategorija za sve firme na podrucju Bosne i Hercegovine koje se uglavnom bave prehranbenim proizvodima kao naprimjer prodaja vina, mesa,
voca, kafe, ulja, povrca, slatkisa i ostale hrane.
(less...) Empreses dedicades a la fabricació i distribució de productes alimentaris
Chinese 與食品相關的繁體中文商業網站
Chinese Simplified 本类别收录生产食品的企业、加工厂、食品与相关产品的企业及信息站点。
Croatian Kategorija o prehrani uključuje industriju i tvrtke koje proizvode i obrađuju iz životinjskih i biljnih produkata hranu za krajnju konzumaciju.
Czech Potraviny a s tím spojené věci.
Danish Denne kategori indeholder dansksprogede web-steder, der handler om virksomheder, der producerer og handler med færdige fødevarer og drikkevarer. Endvidere web-steder for distributører, grossister,
udstyr og serviceydelser for virksomheder i denne branche.
(less...) Deze categorie bevat sites van bedrijven die voedingsmiddelen en aanverwante artikelen zoals drank en tabak maken, distribueren en verhandelen. Tevens worden sites vermeld die diensten leveren aan
bedrijven in deze bedrijfstak of die informatie verstrekken over de bedrijfstak.
(less...) این شاخه مربوط به غذا و محصولات وابسته است.
Finnish Tässä luokassa on suomenkielisiä elintarvikealan yritysten sivuja. Katso myös luokkaa Vapaa-aika: Ruoka ja juoma.
French Cette catégorie regroupe les sites, rédigés en français, de sociétés opératrices dans la gastronomie et
l'alimentation, ayant une vocation internationale.
(less...) Industrias de alimentos e bebidas, fabricantes ou proveedores de maquinaria e suministros para a industria alimentaria.
German Firmen, Industrien und Informationsangebote, die sich mit der Erzeugung, Verarbeitung und Veredelung von Lebensmitteln beschäftigen, werden in
der Kategorie Nahrungs- und Genussmittel gelistet.
(less...) Αυτή η κατηγορία είναι για δικτυακούς τόπους που σχετίζονται με την παραγωγή και διάθεση προϊόντων τροφίμων
καθώς και με την παροχή υπηρεσιών σχετικών με τη βιομηχανία τροφίμων και ποτών.
(less...) Élelmiszerek, élelmiszeripari alapanyagok és gépek gyártása és forgalmazása.
Indonesian Kategori ini berisi situs-situs perusahaan dan industri yang bergerak dalam bidang pemrosesan hasil pertanian dan peternakan menjadi produk baku atau akhir untuk konsumsi. Termasuk juga pabrik dan
distributor makanan dan minuman, penyedia peralatan pemrosesan makanan dan minuman, serta jasa layanan profesional untuk bidang terkait. Situs yang umumnya tidak terdaftar di kategori ini, antara lain: Produsen makanan lokal, yang seharusnya didaftarkan dalam kategori Daerah. Resep makanan, seharusnya didaftarkan ke kategori Rumah-Tangga. Teknologi makanan dan sejenisnya, seharusnya diajukan ke kategori Sains. Situs yang berisi informasi tentang makanan dan kesehatan, seharusnya diajukan ke kategori Kesehatan.
(less...) Questa categoria ospita i siti in lingua italiana di laboratori ed aziende produttrici e distributrici di prodotti per l’alimentazione della persona. Contiene inoltre ulteriori sottocategorie
tematiche che raccolgono i siti che sono focalizzati su temi specifici. Vi preghiamo di sottoporre l'inserimento del vostro sito nella sottocategoria che meglio lo rappresenta.
(less...) 食品・菓子・飲料・調味料・たばこなどの製造・加工・輸出入・卸・販売、また加工設備などその他の関連産業に関するサイトを掲載します。
LatvianLithuanianNorwegianPolish Kategoria dla firm oferujących różnego rodzaju żywność.
PortugueseRomanian Categoria conţine pagini despre firme ce activează în domeniul producerii, distribuţiei, consultanţei sau a serviciilor,
ce au ca obiect mâncarea şi produsele înrudite.
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Spanish En esta categoría se listan sitios en idioma español de empresas e industrias dedicadas a la fabricación, elaboración y distribución de Alimentos y bebidas, así como a las empresas e industrias
de suministro para el sector, de ámbito internacional o ámbito en dos o más países.
(less...) หมวดผลิตภัณฑ์อาหารและเครื่องดื่มประกอบด้วยธุรกิจการแปลงสินค้าปศุสัตว์และเกษตรกรรมเป็นสินค้าสำหรับการบริโภคขั้นกลางหรือขั้นปลาย รวมถึงผู้ผลิตและจำหน่ายอุปกรณ์และเครื่องมือการผลิต ผู้ค้าส่ง ที่ปรึกษา การจ้างงาน การตลาด สมาคม ฯลฯ ไซต์ที่ไม่รวมในหมวดนี้ได้แก่: ร้านค้าปลีกท้องถิ่น (เช่น ร้านขนมปัง) ที่ให้บริการในบางภูมิภาคจะอยู่หมวดภูมิภาค ร้านค้าปลีกที่ขายสินค้าออนไลน์จะอยู่ในหมวด ซื้อของ/อาหาร การทำอาหารและสูตรอาหารจะอยู่ในหมวด บ้าน/การทำอาหาร ไซต์วิทยาศาสตร์ การวิจัย และวิชาการที่ครอบคลุมวิทยาศาสตร์อาหารจะอยู่ในหมวด วิทยาศาสตร์/เทคโนโลยี/วิทยาศาสตร์อาหาร ไซต์โภชนาการมนุษย์จะอยู่ในหมวด สุขภาพ/โภชนาการ บริษัทปลูกพืชผลและเลี้ยงปศุสัตว์จะอยู่ในหมวด ธุรกิจ/การเกษตรและการป่าไม้
Turkish Gıda maddeleri ve içecek üretim ve satış şirketleri listelenir.
UkrainianAgriculture and Forestry The Agriculture and Forestry sector comprises industries engaged in growing crops, raising animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other animals from a farm, ranch, or their natural
habitats. The companies in this sector are often described as farms, ranches, dairies, greenhouses, nurseries, orchards, or hatcheries. This sector includes supporting industries such as equipment, supplies, consulting and administrative services, etc. (Source: This category description is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 1997).
(less...) Websites which sell food and food products online are listed here.
Food Reserved for sites which detail the history, humor, etc., of food.
Food This category is for manufacturers and suppliers of packaging products used for packaging food and beverage products.
Food Science Food Science is the study of the production, transport, storage, processing, preparation and presentation of food, and this
category is for sites giving an overview of the subject.
(less...) The Hospitality sector category is broadly defined to include industries and establishments offering customers with lodging and/or food services. Also included are establishments offering supplies
and equipment, and services that support these industries. Excluded from this sector are civic and social organizations, amusement and recreation parks, theaters, and other recreation or entertainment facilities and venues providing food and beverage services. Also excluded from this sector are establishments that offer event planning and production services, which may include accommodation and food service activities. Examples of companies in this sector include conference, exhibit, and meeting planners. Sites offering event planning services are listed under Business/Business_Services/Event_Planning_and_Production/ Sites for individual lodging establishments (e.g. hotels, motels, B&Bs, etc.) and individual restaurants, bars and nightclubs are listed in the Regional branch. However, the Hospitality category does list sites for regional, national and international chains, corporations and holding companies.
(less...) These subcategories are designed to include sites pertaining to human nutrition such as effects of vitamins, minerals, herbs, phytonutrients, and appropriate dietary makeup for humans. It is also
designed for those who have news and information on health and nutrition and additionally for those medical professionals who cover this field.
(less...)Neigbour categories
Accounting This category contains sites pertaining to the accounting profession.
Aerospace and Defense The Aerospace and Defense category comprises industries and establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: Development, manufacture, and distribution of civil and military
aircraft, missiles, space vehicles, military equipment, and the auxiliary equipment, parts and supplies. Development, manufacture, and distribution of aerospace engines, propulsion units, and auxiliary equipment or parts. Development and production of aerospace and military product prototypes. Aircraft conversion (i.e., major modifications to systems). Complete aircraft or propulsion systems overhaul and rebuilding (i.e., periodic restoration of aircraft to original design specifications). Services that specifically support these industries (e.g., consulting, marketing, associations, etc.). In general, the aerospace industry is engaged in the research, development, and manufacture of flight vehicles, ranging from unpowered gliders, sailplanes and lighter-than-air craft up though space vehicles. The term aerospace is derived from the words aeronautics and spaceflight.
(less...) The entertainment industry, or "show business" as it is sometimes called, includes the motion picture, television, radio, music, theatre, and theme park industries. In addition, it includes the
entertainment-related aspects of several other industries such as sports, fashion, and gaming.
(less...) The Business Associations category only lists sites for trade associations which have global membership across multiple business industries. Excluded from this category are: Industry-specific
associations are listed according to the industry which they serve. For example, associations of real estate professionals are listed in Business: Real Estate: Associations. Regionally-specific associations (local, state/province, or national) are listed according to the geographic area from which they draw their membership. For example, a local chamber of commerce will be listed in the category for the town or city it serves.
(less...) This category will list the companies that manufacture and support the manufacture of automotive products. Automotive is defined as vehicles that are self powered such as
cars, trucks, racing cars, snowmobiles and motorcycles.
(less...) Biotechnology refers to the use of cellular and molecular processes in drug discovery and manufacturing, research, and biologically engineered food production. Pharmaceuticals include
over-the-counter and prescription medications, vitamins and nutritional supplements. The term also covers drug delivery systems and diagnostic compounds.
(less...) The Business and Society category contains sites which pertain to the interaction between businesses, organizations, and governmental bodies. Most sites in this category will focus on the social,
economic, or environmental impact of businesses, while many will deal with ethics and social responsibility as it pertains to business.
(less...) The Business Services sector broadly covers establishments and industries that provide professional and administrative support services to a variety of businesses (e.g. B2B) and organizations
(e.g. B2G). In some cases, these companies also provide services to consumers, but providing services to other enterprises is their main focus. The common theme in this category are B2B industries where human capital is the major input. The companies classified in this sector sell expertise. The Business Services hierarchy is implicitly grouped into the following two areas. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. Much of the expertise requires academic degrees, though not in every case. Activities performed include: legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; information and research services; corporate communication services; translation and interpretation services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services. Administrative Services: Industries in this subsector include establishments engaged in activities that support the day-to-day operations of other organizations. The processes employed in this sector (e.g., clerical activities) are often integral parts of the activities of companies found in all sectors of the economy. The establishments classified in this subsector have specialized in one or more of these activities and can, therefore, provide services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular process that they are engaged in and the particular services they provide.
(less...) The Chemicals category focuses on industries and companies engaged in chemical manufacturing, including: Basic organic and inorganic chemical compounds, resins, additives, pigments, dyes, and
petrochemicals which are generally used as raw materials for other chemical products, Intermediate and end products for both industrial and consumer use, including cleaning agents, adhesives and coatings, and agricultural chemicals, Synthesis of polymers and plastics, as well as companies which provide contract processing such as extrusion or molding, Support industries such as producers of chemical manufacturing equipment as well as associations, wholesalers, importers, and media companies focussing on chemical sectors Sites not listed in this category include: Topics related to scientific or academic aspects of either chemistry or chemical engineering are organized in Science: Chemistry and Science: Technology: Chemical Engineering, respectively. Pharmaceuticals are listed in Business: Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals: Pharmaceuticals.
(less...) The Construction and Maintenance sector category includes resources on industries and companies primarily engaged in the design and construction of buildings and other structures, heavy construction
(e.g. such as highways, power plants, and pipelines), additions, alterations, reconstruction, installation, and maintenance and repairs. Demolition or wrecking of buildings and other structures, clearing of building sites, and sale of materials from demolished structures are also included. Finally, industries and companies that manufacture and distribute construction supplies and equipment are included in this branch. This category also includes information resources covering these industries, such as associations, reference resources, news, etc. (Source: This category description is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 1997).
(less...) The Consumer Goods and Services sector category includes industries and companies focused on manufacturing, distributing and marketing finished products that will be used by the general public. Also
included here are links to categories covering personal service industries and companies that provide services to the consumer market (note: most of the consumer services categories exist elsewhere in the ODP, and are represented here by @links). Industries and companies focused on providing professional and administrative services primarily to other businesses are listed under Business/Business_Services. Producers and supplies of the materials, substances, components, machinery and other industrial technology used in manufacturing goods are listed under Business/Industrial Goods and Services. However, producers and suppliers of materials, substances, components, machinery and other industrial technology used in the manufacture of specific consumer goods are listed under Consumer Goods and Services (e.g. a manufacture of fans for use in home appliances; or water heaters for consumer as well as commercial use).
(less...) Cooperatives (also called co-ops) are a form of business ownership that is practiced all over the world. The most common types of cooperatives are worker-owned and consumer-owned. Most cooperatives
adhere to seven principles: Voluntary and Open Membership Democratic Member Control Member Economic Participation Autonomy and Independence Education, Training and Information Co-operation among Co-operatives Concern for Community Co-ops include: Agricultural: farms, feed suppliers, and seed banks. Computer and Internet: ISPs, web hosting, and computer design collectives Energy: utility companies and power providers Financial: banks, credit unions, investors, insurers, and mortgage brokers Food Cooperatives: health-food stores and bulk food sharing programs Housing: housing cooperatives and intentional communities. Visual Arts: groups of artists, both living and working together.
(less...) The Customer Service category is a directory of resource sites containing information related to the broad field of customer service (including customer satisfaction, technical support, etc.). This
category will contain a combination of informational sites broadly related to customer service theory and its practical application, of interest to customer service related professionals in all industries and occupations. It will also contain resource listings of practitioners (companies, governmental, academic) engaged in some aspect of customer service (consulting, facilitation, training, etc.). Check subdirectories for specific topics.
(less...) The Business Directories category only lists business directories which span more than a single continent and cover multiple business industries. Excluded from this category are: Industry-specific
directories are listed according to the industry which they cover. For example, a directory of hospitality industry businesses would be listed in Business: Hospitality: Directories. Regionally-specific business directories (local, state/province, or national) are listed according to the geographic area which they cover. For example, a state business directory would be listed in the category for the state it serves.
(less...) E-Commerce, or electronic commerce, is defined as the conduct of business and financial transactions by electronic means. It is the use of Internet technologies to bring together customers, business,
partners, suppliers and employees. This category focuses on the many aspects of conducting business using the Internet and the World Wide Web: Marketing, Strategy, Training, Research, Practice, and Services, among other topics that are related to Electronic Commerce.
(less...) Broad category of business covering Training as well as Schools. Category includes numerous areas of training and schools that businesses provide, ranging from Aviation to Zookeeping. See
also Education for formal education opportunities.
(less...) This Electronics and Electrical sector category includes industries and companies that manufacturer electronic and electrical components, equipment, and hardware, and manufacturers of materials,
supplies, tools, components and equipment that are specific to the manufacture of electronics and electrical components. Sites for industries and companies that manufacture, distribute and sell finished electronics and electrical products (e.g. home appliances, radios, TVs, etc.) are not listed here. Only a few companies in the world qualify to be listed on the main page. Please submit your company's primary URL to the category that represents your companies primary focus. If you believe you have been listed inappropriately please submit a feedback to the listed editor(s).
(less...) The Employment category focuses on bringing employees and employers together. This includes resources and establishments engaged in one or more of the following disciplines: Recruitment and/or
staffing services on behalf of employers Advice or assistance with preparation of resumes and portfolios Job search directories Career management Excluded from this category are: Individual job postings (i.e. the "help wanted" section of an employer's website) are not listed in the Open Directory due to their inherent transient nature. Resumes/portfolios, recruiters and staffing services, and job search directories specific to an industry sector are listed according to the industry which they serve. Agencies and individuals which offer local employment services and regionally-specific job boards are listed according to the geographic area which they serve. Topics related to the management and training of existing employees are organized in Business: Human Resources.
(less...) The Energy sector covers distinct, but increasingly interdependent industries. This category tree includes the following:Industries engaged in the electric power generation industry.Industries
engaged in oil and gas exploration, refining, storage, distribution, and marketing.Providers of electric, water, and gas services (eg. utilities).Industries developing renewable and alternative energy sources. This category also includes information resources covering these industries, such as associations, reference resources, and news.Please note that industries providing environmental protection, safety equipment, and services such as pollution control products, waste management, recycling operations, and waste-to-energy products, are listed in the Business: Environment category tree.
(less...) The Environment sector covers distinct, but increasingly interdependent industries. This category tree includes the following:Industries engaged in environmental protection, with products and
services such as pollution control.Industries developing and providing waste management, recycling operations, and convertion of waste to products for energy, such as incinerator pellets, to supply the Biomass Energy Industry.Industries developing and providing safety equipment. This category also includes information resources covering these industries, such as associations, reference resources, and news.
(less...) Includes banking, loan and credit categories. Please review the related categories below if you cannot find what you are looking for here.
Healthcare The healthcare industry depends on an infrastructure of suppliers, distributors and management services.
Human Resources Human Resources covers a range of topics, all dealing with the "People" aspects of running a business. HR has 2 major components HRM (management of people) and HRD (learning and development for
staff). Typically larger companies have their own HR department but may buy in specific services from a specialist firm. Smaller companies may opt to have all their HR managed by an external HR company. Business/Human_Resources contains sites for companies specializing in Human Resource services. This may be as an HR service provider to other companies or as a provider of advice/resources/consultancy to HR departments. It has been divided into several subcategories for companies specializing in a particular aspect of HR. Those offering a more general service can be found at the top level.
(less...) The Industrial Goods and Services category includes sites covering the following types of industries: Producers and supplies of the materials, substances, components, machinery and other industrial
technology used in manufacturing goods. Producers and suppliers of industrial goods used by manufacturers (e.g. Industrial Supply). Engineering and consulting services for manufacturing and allied industries. Information resources on diversified manufacturing and allied industries.
(less...) The Information Services industry broadly includes those establishments that create, disseminate, or provide the means to distribute information. Specifically, the scope of this category includes
companies that collect, retrieve, and deliver various types of information, including real-time data via online services, electronic transmission, the Internet, or other means.
(less...) This category is for sites about Information Technology, a term which refers to the use of a variety of computer and other technologies, and their associated business practices, to support efficient
and effective business operations The editors reserve the right not to list your site, and to delete it after its addition. Multiple submissions, especially to inappropriate categories, will not be tolerated.
(less...) This category is for businesses and resources that deal with business and commerce between nations. Businesses and resources that deal specifically with business within a country, should be found at
that country's regional business category, for example: Regional/North_America/Canada/Business_and_Economy/ Individual importers', exporters', manufacturers' and industry specific sites are found as a subcategory of the industry such as Business/{IndustryName}/
(less...) Before submitting your site, please review the Guidelines for Submitting a Site. Any investment related site may apply for placement here. Check subdirectories: Brokerages, Chats and Forums,
Commodities, Companies, Day Trading, Games, International, Investment Guides, Managed futures, Mutual Funds, Options, Organizations, Publications, Retirement Planning, Socially Responsible, Software, Stocks, and so on. Please do not submit your site to more than one category. Please do not try to use different URL's to receive more than one listing. If you have a site pertaining to venture capital, please submit that to>Business: Financial Services: Venture Capital.
(less...) Overview Category includes an alphabetical listing of web sites for all publicly traded and major privately held companies throughout the world. The list also includes major partnerships,
cooperatives, government-owned corporations, mutual companies, not-for-profit enterprises, and joint ventures. Public Companies Sites for all public companies whose securities are traded on one of the world's major stock exchanges may be listed. Private Companies and Other Types of Companies Major private companies and other major business enterprises should be selected from objectively published rankings, such as Hoover's 500, Forbes, and 500 Private. Do not list companies that appear on lists where the company must pay or apply to be listed (e.g. Inc. 500).
(less...) The Management category is a directory of resource sites containing information related to the broad field of management. This category will contain a combination of informational sites broadly
related to management theory and its application, of interest to managers and related professionals, and it will also contain listings of practitioners engaged in some aspect of management (companies, governmental, academic). Check subdirectories for specific topics.
(less...) The Marketing and Advertising category comprises sub-industries and establishments engaged in one or more of the following: Advertising in print, broadcast, interactive, or other media Branding and
corporate identity design Creation and distribution of promotional items Internet marketing strategy and analysis Collection and analysis of market research Public relations activities Training and development of sales representatives Excluded from this category are: Agencies and individuals which offer advertising and marketing services to a specific industry sector. These are listed according to the industry which they serve. Agencies and individuals which offer local services only are listed according to the geographic area which they serve Companies which offer web design, promotion, and hosting services are listed only in Computers: Internet: Web Design and Development.
(less...) Materials are the raw stuff used in manufacturing and industry. Some examples are steel, fibers, glass, and plastics. This category
lists manufacturers and distributors of raw materials.
(less...) The Mining and Drilling sector comprises industries and companies involved in extracting naturally occurring mineral solids, such as coal and ores; liquid minerals, such as crude petroleum; and gases,
such as natural gas. quarrying, well operations, beneficiating (e.g., crushing, screening, washing, and flotation), and other preparation customarily performed at the mine site, or as a part of mining activity. Industries and companies involved in Oil and Gas extraction are listed under Business/Energy_and_Environment/Oil_and_Gas/ (Source: This category description is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 1997).
(less...) The Business News and Media category includes newspapers, magazines and e-zines, and other media
sites which cover the business industry as a whole.
(less...) The "Opportunities" category is generic and intended for general information about business opportunities for individuals, and general approaches to opportunities in business. For Web sites and
companies involved in specific aspects of business opportunities including sales, employment, jobs, MLM, Internet, home-based, franchises, distributing, internet and partners programs, and so on, please see those sub-categories.
(less...) The Publishing_and_Printing sector category covers two distinct, yet very interdependent industries. Publishing: Entities engaged in publishing and distributing newspapers, magazines, other
periodicals, and books, as well as electronic materials. Printing: Establishments involved in the manufacture, production, and distribution of print products, such as newspapers, books, periodicals, business forms, greeting cards, and other materials. This includes companies that perform perform support activities, such as bookbinding, platemaking services, and data imaging. This subsector includes printing on clothing because the production process for that activity is printing, not clothing manufacturing. Publishing of printed and electronic products is the main theme of this category. All printing sites are colocated under the Printing subcategory. (Source: This category description is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), 1997).
(less...) The Real Estate sector category includes industries and establishments that are primarily engaged in renting or leasing real estate to others; managing real estate for others; selling, buying, or
renting real estate for others; and providing other real estate related services, such as appraisal services. Sites generally not listed in this category: All local and regional real estate agents, agencies, and businesses are listed in the Regional branch according to the city or town where the office is located. This is discussed further in the real estate guidelines. Mortgage sites are listed under Business: Financial_Services: Mortgages. Establishments primarily engaged in construction and land development are classified under Business: Construction and Maintenance. Real Estate investing (e.g. REITs) sites are listed under Business: Investing: Real_Estate.
(less...) Sites listed in this category include information resources of interest to a businessperson. Sites should not solely focus on promoting a business enterprise (e.g. a company's web site), or selling a
product or service. Sites listed directly under Business/Resources should provide a comprehensive overview of the field of Business. The information contained in these sites should cover multiple areas of business. Resources typically include search engines *and* directory information. They usually provide directories, FAQs, chats, forums, news, publications, etc. all on one site. Sites that are solely directories or search engines should be placed in either the Directories or Search_Engines subcategories. -- rdkeating25, updated 6/16/00
(less...) The Retail Trade sector category includes industries and establishments that focus primarily on providing products and services to retailers. Included in this category are sites covering the retail
merchandising industry, retailer resources, suppliers and manufacturers of retailing products, and services that support the industry. Retailers listed in Business vs. Shopping Corporate sites for regional, national, and international retail chains, corporations, and holding companies may be listed within Business if they are focussed on providing information about the retailer rather than functioning as a consumer shopping destination. For example, http://www.walmartstores.com/ is WalMart's corporate site, and may be listed in the Business branch. However, http://www.walmart.com/ is a consumer shopping site, and would thus be listed in Shopping. When a retailer's site functions as both a corporate site and a shopping destination, the site is generally listed only in the Shopping branch (e.g. http://www.landsend.com/). Sites generally not listed in this category include: Individual retailers are listed in one of three places, according to the above criteria. Business: Those which qualify for a listing in Business are listed according to their industry. For example, sites for major automotive retail chains are listed in Business: Automotive: Retail. Shopping: Retailer sites designed as online destinations for distance shopping. Regional: Sites for local retail outlets are listed according to the city or town where they are located. Manufacturers of the goods sold by retailers are listed according to their primary industry within Business. Many are listed in Business: Consumer Goods and Services.
(less...) The Small Business category is a resource-based category aimed at owners and operators of small businesses. It contains sites about small businesses, small business operations, advice for starting a
small business, and other resources. Sites generally not listed in this category include: Sites for individual small businesses are not listed here. Most will be listed geographically by the city or town where they are located. Those which offer online sales to a non-local audience may qualify for a listing in the Shopping branch.
(less...) The Telecommunications sector category comprises industries and establishments primarily engaged in operating, maintaining or providing access to facilities for the transmission of voice, data, text,
and video between network termination points and telecommunications reselling. Transmission facilities may be based on a single technology or a combination of technologies. This category also contains industry information, support services, as well as sites for equipment suppliers and manufacturers. Sites generally not listed in this category include: Scientific, technical, and research oriented sites are listed under Science: Technology: Electrical Engineering: Communications. Informational and resource sites covering computer network data communication are listed under Computers: Data Communications. Affiliate sites or co-branded sites are not listed in the Directory. Affiliate sites include (but are not limited to): Cognigen Communications, American Telecom Network, Excel, Internet Call Manager, Telegroup, Voice Net, World Quest, and WorldxChange.
(less...) The Textiles and Nonwovens industry category comprises entities involved in the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of textile and nonwoven products. Sites generally not listed in this category:
Manufacturers, suppliers, etc. involved in the clothing industry are organized in Business: Consumer Goods and Services: Clothing. Sites whose aim is to sell products online are listed in Shopping: Clothing and other Shopping categories.
(less...) The Transportation and Logistics sector category includes industries providing transportation of people, cargo, goods, merchandise and products by land, air or sea. Also included in this category are
industries and companies engaged in importing and exporting, customs brokers, packing, warehousing, and storage. Scientific, technical and research oriented sites are listed under Science/Technology/Transportation/ Sites dealing with the social and public policy aspects of transportation are listed under Society/Issues/Transportation/ Hobbist sites and other transportation sites of recreational interest are listed under the Recreation branch (e.g., Recreation/Boating/, Recreation/Roads_and_Highways/ and Recreation/Trains_and_Railroads/ ). Industries involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sales of automotive products and services are listed under Business/Automotive/. However, industries providing transportation services via automobiles, trucks, buses, etc. are listed in the Transportation and Logistics category. Before submitting your site, please review the Guidelines for Submitting a Site.
(less...) The Wholesale Trade category comprises establishments whose primary function is to purchase goods and merchandise from producers and manufacturers and sell those goods, generally without
transformation, to re-sellers, often in bulk. Sites not listed in this category: Sites for entities involved in the transportation of goods are listed in Business: Transportation and Logistics Entities whose primary function is to facilitate wholesale transactions across international borders are collected in Business: International Business and Trade: Import and Export
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