Its aims and objectives are to represent, promote and protect the interests of its members who are importers and distributors of canned and preserved foods with the legislative and enforcement bodies of the U.K. and European Union.

Its interests at EU level are represented through its membership of the European Federation of the Trade in Dried Fruit, Edible Nuts, Processed Fruit & Vegetables, Processed Fishery Products, Spices, Honey and Similar Foodstuffs (FRUCOM).

Membership is open to companies that import and distribute canned and preserved foodstuff in the U.K. and applications have to be made in writing to the Secretariat.