RFA Mourns the Loss of Technical Director, Martin Mitchell

The Refrigerated Foods Association, along with Certified Group and much of the food industry, is mourning the loss of Martin Mitchell, who passed away on December 19, 2021 after a 4-year battle with leukemia.  Marty served as the Refrigerated Foods Association’s Technical Director almost since the group’s inception in 1980. 

John Foley, Former Lead Solo Pilot of the Blue Angels, to Deliver Keynote Presentation at RFA Conference

The Refrigerated Foods Association is excited to announce their Keynote Speaker for their 41st Annual Conference & Exhibition in February, 2022: John Foley.

Refrigerated Foods Association Announces Newly-Elected Leadership at Virtual Awards Ceremony on February 26

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) announced new leaders at their Virtual Awards Ceremony on Friday, February 26. Lauren Edmonds of St. Clair Foods will take over as President, following Josh Knott of Knott’s Foods’ term in office.

Refrigerated Foods Association Announces Virtual Spring Symposium Schedule

February 25, 2021 Refrigerated Foods Association

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) announced the schedule and opened registration for their Virtual Spring Symposium, being held April 20-21. The event will run from 1:00-4:00 pm ET each day. Registration is by company, so any number of individuals from each registered business can attend the event for one low fee. Sponsorships are available.

RFA Technical Webcast: “Learn About the FDA’s Proposed Rule: Additional Traceability! This Directly Impacts Deli Salads and RFA Ingredients”

February 22, 2021 Refrigerated Foods Association

Learn about the new FDA proposed rule for additional traceability for certain foods including ready-to-eat deli salads and other foods / ingredients used by RFA members. Important “how to” comply details will be covered on these new proposed rule as well as: