Directory/Methodology

Food Industry Directory Methodology

Full transparency on how we compile data and process removal requests.

What is the FODlink Directory?

The FODlink Food Industry Directory is an independent reference section containing profile listings of companies operating in the food sector and supporting services. This directory is completely separate from the Members section — listed companies are not necessarily members, and their contact details are not displayed.

Data Sources

We rely on trusted public sources only, including:

  • Schema.org/JSON-LD data intentionally published by companies
  • Chambers of Commerce and food exhibitions registries
  • Open databases (Wikidata)
  • Open Graph data from official websites

What we don't do

  • We don't copy verbatim content — every description is editorially rewritten.
  • We don't display personal contact data.
  • We don't use company logos without permission.
  • We respect each site's robots.txt.

Request removal of your listing

Every listing has a direct removal request link. Our policy:

  • If your email matches the company's domain → instant automatic removal.
  • Other cases → human review within 48 hours.
  • No complex legal proof needed — your word suffices.

A better alternative: Claim free

Instead of removal, you can convert your directory listing into a full company profile — free, via the "Claim this listing" button.

Contact us

For any legal or technical inquiry about the directory, contact us via the contact form.

Last methodology update: June 2026.