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.
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.
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
17 GOOD REASONS FOR YOU TO JOIN THE BEVERAGE SERVICE ASSOCIATION
The Beverage Service Association is a fast growing
organisation catering to the needs of companies like yours. The services & benefits
available to our members include:
- Networking Opportunities – introduction
to other people in the industry, get to be known at the Annual Conference,
Regional Meetings, Trade Show & more…
- Opportunity to promote you and/or your business
in the BSA Pages of Café Business Magazine
- Discount Purchasing through Logbuy -
petrol, computers, stationary, wine, etc
- New Distributor – Offer Scheme
- BEV-E Awards
- Annual Conference incorporating BEV-E Awards
- CITY & GUILDS VRQ Barista Training
- Discounted rates for top quality training courses including
Barista Skills & Cupping
- Use of BSA Logo including window stickers for
your venue
- Monthly complimentary copy of Café Business
Magazine incorporating BSA Update pages
- Six complimentary copies of “IN THE CUP” BSA
Training & Best Practices Magazine per year.
- Preferential Advertising Rates in Café Business
Magazine & FREE editorial in BSA update pages
- Preferential Advertising Rates in “IN THE
CUP”
- Secretariat Office offering support and advice
to Members.
- BSA Website – www.beverageassociation.com
- Free Technical Helpline
- Updates on legislative developments
