I located this particular part of the Open Directory and discovered that it s a great way for food manufacturers, restaurateurs, and retailers to locate sources of all kinds. Under the heading Food and Related Products, I found the following categories with the number of sources in parentheses. Another invaluable resource on the web, the Lycos Directory is a good place to start a search. This directory has the largest number of categories to search, but no selected links like Lycos. This directory is useful for manufacturers seeking both suppliers and disrtibutors.
Retailers can use it to locate manufacturers.
This clever site allows you to browse through categories to find suppliers, or to search for them by the names of the products they supply. To use the FoodContact Food and Beverage Supplier Locator, you must fill out a form with complete business information on your company, and then a detailed description of what you are looking for. FoodContact the does the search and reports back to you. It s certainly worth a try if you can t find the right price for mango puree or habanero chile mash. This site is a good introduction to food manufacturing, retailing, and catering across the Atlantic Ocean.