Commercial Refrigeration & Foodservice Industry Resources
Staying ahead of strict food safety regulations and California Title 24 energy codes requires constant education. As California and Nevada’s premier manufacturer’s representative for commercial walk-in coolers, high-yield blast chillers, and premium commercial glass doors, Prime Spec Marketing stays actively involved with the industry’s top associations and buying groups.
Below is a curated list of educational resources, national associations, and purchasing groups we collaborate with to engineer the best cold storage solutions for consultants, dealers, and facility operators.
Food Safety & Educational Associations
- CFSP – Certified Food Service Professionals
- CHRIE – Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
- MRERF – Manufacturers’ Representatives Educational Research Foundation
- NACUFS – National Association of College & University Food Services
- NSF International
- ServSafe
Foodservice & Equipment Publications
- AutoQuotes
- Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Magazine
- Kochman Consultants
- Nation’s Restaurant News
- Restaurants & Institutions Magazine
National Foodservice & Culinary Associations
- ACF – American Culinary Federation
- ADA – American Dietetic Association
- ASHFSA – American Society for Healthcare Food Service Administrators
- DMA – Dietary Managers Association
- FCSI – Food Service Consultants Society International
- FEDA – Food Equipment Dealers Association
- FMI – Food Marketing Institute
- GAMA – Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
- MAFSI – Manufacturers’ Agents for the Food Service Industry
- MANA – Manufacturers’ Agents National Association
- NACS – National Association of Convenience Stores
- NCCR – National Council of Chain Restaurants
- NAFEM – North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers
- HFM – National Society for Healthcare Food Service Management
- OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- RBA – Retailer’s Bakery Association
- SFM – Society for Foodservice Management
- FDA – U.S. Food & Drug Administration
National Equipment Buying Groups
- ABC – Allied Buying Corporation
- EXCELL – Excell Marketing
- NAFED – National Association of Food Equipment Dealers
- NESA – National Equipment & Supply Association
- NISSCO – Restaurant Dealer Group
- PRIDE – Pride Marketing
- SEFA – Supply and Equipment & Food Alliance
- ISE – Institutional & Supermarket Equipment, Inc.
