Welcome to the Refrigerated Foods Association!

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united by a common interest: to advance and safeguard the industry.

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Want to sample what the RFA has to offer? Download a free webcast of "Application and Safety of Antimicrobials in Refrigerated Prepared Foods".

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Enter R&FF’s 2025 Best New Retail Products Contest! Up to 25 products will be selected as finalists for online voting throughout the month of March, to coincide with National Frozen Food Month. Products receiving the top-three votes will be featured in Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ July eMagazine and on their website, alongside a company Q&A. Eligible products need to have been launched on store shelves between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. The product receiving the most overall votes will also be featured in an episode of our From the Cold Corner podcast in July. The deadline for nominations is February 14, 2025.  *Sponsored Content

RFA Mission Statement

To serve as the principal association for prepared refrigerated food companies

  

RFA Objectives

  • Educate our members on technical aspects of manufacturing and distributing prepared refrigerated foods
  • Develop and implement programs to address issues of common interest
  • Provide opportunities for networking and collaborative relationships among our members and other entities
  • Serve as a voice for the industry in matters pertaining to governmental policy
  • Enhance and protect the overall image of prepared refrigerated food

 

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Updates in the Member Center

RFA WEBCASTS ARE INCLUDED AS A MEMBER BENEFIT...  NO EXTRA FEE TO PARTICIPATE!

  • 2024 Fall Symposium Slides
  • Purchasing Agreement TEMPLATE
  • 2024 Conference Presentation Slides
  • GS1 Standards and Traceability
  • Industry Trends & Insights
  • Chilled News Review
  • Webcast Presentations
  • Commodity E-News
  • Employment Law & Relations Bulletin

RFA Regulatory White Paper: This document provides a common language approach to help organizations work with FDA and USDA when the regulators arrive for inspections.

Available

  • RFA’s Food Safety Training DVD Focuses on Needs of Experienced Food Production Employees
  • The RFA Food Safety Training DVD for Experienced Employees is a valuable training tool for your experienced plant personnel. The RFA's original Food Safety Training DVD for entry-level plant employees is also available. Click here and here for more information on both DVD programs and how to get your copies.
  • What has the RFA done for you lately? Download the 2023-24 RFA Technical Resources Update Brochure for a full summary of the current technical services and resources available to RFA members.
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