Who is SALSA ?

SALSA is a non-profit making joint venture between the four main trade associations that represent the UK Food Chain - from farm to fork.

The National Farmers Union (NFU)

Represent farmers and farm diversification

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF)

Represent food and ingredient manufacturing

The British Hospitality Association (BHA)

Represent foodservice and catering

The British Retail Consortium (BRC)

Represent retail

The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) operate the SALSA throughout the UK and maintain this website.  Scottish Food Quality Certification (SFQC) co-ordinate our auditing and mentoring resources in Scotland.

The scheme received initial funding from DEFRA and the Food Standards Agency in England and from Scottish Food & Drink and Highlands & Islands Enterprise in Scotland.

SALSA is overseen by a governance committee made up of independent parties with mutual interests in local sourcing including the four main partners, Food from Britain, DEFRA and the Food Standards Agency.