About the Beverage Service Association
WHAT IS THE BSA?
Founded in 1996, the Beverage Service Association is the trade association
for the UK out-of-home non-vending refreshment industry.
It represents all sectors; manufacturers,
distributors and importers of machines and components, commodity
suppliers, service organisations
who maintain and repair machines, training, recruitment and marketing
companies working within the industry, and retailers – the end-users
who prepare serve refreshments to the paying public.
Beverages include coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, juice and water.
OBJECTIVES OF THE BSA
The Association is dedicated to fostering the growth of the UK out-of-home
beverage market, to raising the quality of beverages produced and the
standard of service provided.
One way in which it achieves this is through education; training,
information and communication.
Another is through better standards of practice, honesty and integrity
between all sectors of the industry with all members upholding and
protecting these.
And the Association provides a platform from which to address the
Government, legislative bodies and the media on matters which concern
members.
WHO CAN JOIN? [how
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BSA Full membership is open to:
- Small regional and large national distributors of beverage
machines, components, commodities and services
- Manufacturers, distributors and importers of beverage machines,
components and commodities
- Providers of goods and services actively engaged in the industry
BSA Retailer Membership is open to:
- Retailers of beverages to the out-of-home market such as
cafes, pubs, restaurant, hotels and caterers
BSA Affiliate Membership is open to:
- Providers
of non-beverage goods and services to the industry eg Technial. Recruitment & Training
- Retired employees of Members or individuals with a real
interest in the industry
HOW TO APPLY
Click here to apply
- Find a proposer and seconder from the existing BSA membership.
- Submit the form, supporting literature and subscription
cheque to the BSA.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Communication
- 'Café Business’ delivered
free monthly
- BSA dedicated pages in 'Café Business’ every
month
- Regional and National meetings with speakers, visits, discussion
groups and networking
- Website an active tool for end-users
to find suppliers
- A voice for the beverage industry to Government
and the media
- Links with other relevant bodies and associations
- “In the Cup” delivered free bi-monthly
Marketing Information
- Unbiased reports on commodities,
trends and other new developments
Education and Training
- Training programmes and seminars
- Technical and sales aids, leaflets and CDs.
- Free Technical helpline
Annual Convention
- Exhibition dedicated to the Beverage
Industry promoting products and services
- Reduced exhibitor rates for BSA members
- Promoted strongly to retailer end-users
- Seminars and speakers of interest and benefit to Members
- Annual AGM and dinner for BSA Members
Advertising
- Discounted rates in 'Café Business’
- Discounted rates in “In the Cup”
- Sponsorship opportunities available at all
BSA events
BSA Logo
- Your Membership badge which guarantees
fairness, honesty and best service to customers and suppliers
for use on letterheads and your website etc
- BSA logo window stickers for your venue window
or car/van
BSA MEMBER CODE OF ETHICS
Endeavour to supply the highest quality products and services
to customers at all times
Operate and maintain all beverage equipment according to
manufacturers guidelines
Enhance the reputation of the Association by ensuring that
all promotions and advertising are honest and truthful
Adhere to all legal requirements for UK and International
legislation specifically including:
- Packaging
- Ingredients
- Equipment
- Health & Safety
Respect fellow members and their employees and foster fraternity
within the Association
Encourage all individual and corporate members to act in
accordance with these aims and generally accepted good business
practice, and promote the objectives of the Association.
