Become a Member
Joining the FDA signifies that you are serious about your profession and the future of food development. Becoming a member has many benefits, including:
Access to a nation-wide network of like-minded professionals:
An online membership database will provide members with a Who’s Who in the industry, giving you access to like-minded professionals that can help with those culinary conundrums or maybe provide the key to that next career-move
A professional forum for discussion, advice and the promotion of best practice ideas:
Members will have regular opportunities to network and share best practice across the association, from an online trouble-shooting facility to our events programme, which will offer face-to-face interaction in sociable settings.
An official body for professional and educational advancement:
A range of training courses, qualifications and study tours will be available to help members advance their skills and in turn, their careers. In addition, becoming a member of the FDA will allow you to add the suffix MFDA or AFDA to your name to show you are committed to the food development field.
A free subscription to the FD - the official quarterly magazine for the FDA:
The authoritative journal for food developers, packed full with all the ingredients essential to your profession.
The FDA website – an interactive portal for the FDA’s news, views and services:
As an authoritative source for all aspects of the food development field, the website is open to non-members, however Members will benefit from a password protected area packed full of useful services, from a fully-searchable database of ingredients, to a buyers’ guide listing key companies and their products.
To become a member of the FDA simply complete the Member Application Form and submit it to us online. We will then invoice your company accordingly.
Or you can print a copy of the form and post it along with your payment to:
FDA Membership Services
Dewberry Redpoint
Apex House,
London Road,
Northfleet,
Kent, DA11 9JA
Alternatively, call 0870 746 6396 and request an FDA Membership Brochure containing an application form.
Full Membership
This membership is open to those directly involved in food and menu development with more than 2 years working experience.
One year @ £100 + VAT
Graduate Membership
This membership is open to those training in the food and menu development field with less than 2 years working experience.
One year @ £50 + VAT
Associate Membership
This membership is open to individuals employed in the supporting fields such as sales and marketing, suppliers and distributors.
One year @ £300 + VAT
Corporate Membership
This option offers companies multiple memberships in one package (minimum of five members joining)
20% discount on a minimum of 5 members
