Refrigerated foods and the many subcategories they represent were among the bright spots in 2022, as consumers sought more value for their dollar and continued to dine and entertain at home more often.

Consumers continue to turn to frozen foods for convenience, nutrition and value.

Speakers, networking, a tradeshow and golf outing were among the activities over the three day event.

AFFI President and CEO, Alison Bodor, and RFA Technical Director, Doug Marshall, join us to discuss the state of the cold chain in 2023.

The RFA’s 2023 Conference will feature a full exhibition and the association’s unique One-on- One CEO Sessions.

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is mourning the loss of Martin Mitchell, who passed away on December 19, 2021 after a four-year battle with leukemia. Marty served as the Refrigerated Foods Association’s Technical Director almost since the group’s inception in 1980.  

In 2014, Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) proclaimed July as National Deli Salad Month. This designation has been officially recognized and established and each year, throughout the month of July, food manufacturers promote and feature such summer staples as potato salad, macaroni salad, dips, chilled desserts, protein salads, ready-to-eat sandwiches and more. 

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) has announced the release of an updated Shelf Life Protocol, available now to both members and non-members. The RFA Standardized Protocol for Determining Shelf Life of Refrigerated Foods was originally developed in 2002 and subsequently revised in 2009. The purpose of the standardized protocol was to enable individual manufacturers, and/or their customers if they so desired, to determine their product shelf life and compare their stated shelf life with the shelf life of similar products produced by other manufacturers.

Food manufacturers of North America and their suppliers will head to Orlando, Florida for “20/20 Vision: Providing Clarity for the Food Industry for 40 Years” conference and tabletop display on February 23 – 26, 2020.

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) works toward “Advancing & Safeguarding the Refrigerated Foods Industry” through events such as its 38th annual conference, which will take place March 4-7 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, Calif.