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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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RFA's 44th Annual Conference & Exhibition brought industry leaders together in Orlando for an unforgettable event of networking, learning, and insights.
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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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RFA Webcasts as included as a Member Benefit...  No extra fee to participate!
2026 Conference Presentations
2025 Fall Symposium Slides
Purchasing Agreement TEMPLATE
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.
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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
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What has the RFA done for you lately?
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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Regulatory Support:
GS1: Enhancing Food Safety
FSMA Final Rule - Traceability
Next Technical Webcast:
May 20, 2026
SQF Code Edition 10
RFA International Tour:
September 20 - 26, 2026
Milan, Italy
Upcoming Annual Conference:
February 14 - 17, 2027
46th Annual Conference
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego, CA
Future Conference Dates:
February 20 - 23, 2028
47th Annual Conference
Sunseeker Resort
Charlotte Harbor, FL
February 18 - 21, 2029
48th Annual Conference
Hotel Effie Sandestin
Miramar Beach, FL
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About the RFA
Who We Are
Mission
History
Board of Directors
RFA Media Kit
Membership
Categories
Benefits
Food Safety Resources
Dues
What Our Members Say
How To Join
Events
RFA Conference
RFA Fall Symposium
RFA Technical Webcasts
RFA International Tour
Deli Salad Month
Virtual Symposiums
Resources and Links
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