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CFA Newsletter No 60 September 2023

• Brexit latest
• Listeria focus – guidance docs and more
• Botulinum report welcomed
• CFA in numbers
• Waste reduction success
• Extreme weather guidance
• H&S update
• Risk assessment

Chilled Education news

• STEAM
• BNF partnership
• Shopify news
• Forensics and food
• Profile raising chilled jobs

CFA Newsletter No 59 April 2023

• Sunflower oil shortage and substitution
• The impact of COVID – a diet of cake and lasagne!
• Sustainability position statements published
• The £60m cost of Brexit certification red tape
• Health and Safety support
• Simplifying risk assessment for fresh produce
• The future of biofilms
• And the winners are….
• Vacuum Packing/ MAP latest
• Listeria response update
• Not to be sniffed at….
• Easter eggs-periments!
• Members enjoy a resource refresh
• Listeria awareness
• New career paths insights
• Getting social

CFA Newsletter No 58 October 2022

• Keeping affordable food on tables   
• Latest on the EU’s proposed Listeria legislation
• Listeria shelf life guidelines challenged
• New best practice guidelines for onion and beetroot
• 29 million meals redistributed
• Data collection and use
• Biocides
• Brexit paperwork solutions
• New honour
• Vacuum Packed/ MAP foods: ACMSF risk review

Chilled Education news

• Exploring the science of sandwich making
• New case studies shared
• Resource refresh for industry colleagues
• Store cupboard science
• Inspiring with experience

CFA Newsletter No 57 April 2022

• Sunflower oil shortage and substitution
• The impact of COVID – a diet of cake and lasagne!
• Sustainability position statements published
• The £60m cost of Brexit certification red tape
• Health and Safety support
• Simplifying risk assessment for fresh produce
• The future of biofilms
• And the winners are….
• Vacuum Packing/ MAP latest
• Listeria response update
• Not to be sniffed at….
• Easter eggs-periments!
• Members enjoy a resource refresh
• Listeria awareness
• New career paths insights
• Getting social

CFA Newsletter No.57

CFA Newsletter No 56 October 2021

• Listeria legislation
• SUSSLE database update
• CFA evidence on Brexit effect
• Sustainability
• New CFA member
• Farming – new approaches
• Supporting WRAP re water security
• Congratulations on 10 years of Chilled Education
• Award-winning – again!
• STEAM subjects in a digital age
• Colleagues share experiences

CFA NEWSLETTER No.56 for website

 

CFA Newsletter No 55 April 2021

• Brexit Paperwork Headache for Short Shelf Composite Products
• Chilled Food Market Data
• COVID-19 Support for CFA Members
• Chlorate and Hygiene Biocides
• Vacuum Packed and MAP Guidance
• Third Party Laboratory Guidance Available
• Hitting Health & Safety Targets
• Sustainable Development Group
• Working in a Virtual World
• 10 Years of Chilled Education
• Store Cupboard Science
• STEM Partnership

CFA NEWSLETTER No.55 for website

CFA Newsletter No 54 October 2020

CFA Newsletter No 53 March 2020

• SUSSLE available to more
• Chlorate MRLs update
• Leafy greens best practice
• Labs guidance coming soon
• Environmental performance
• FSA on site
• FSA VP/MAP guidance reviewed
• Sweet Sustainable Science
• Fresh career insights
• Keen young scientist
• Teacher training

CFA Newsletter 53 March 2020 

CFA Newsletter No 52 October 2019

CFA Newsletter No 51 April 2019

• International Biocide Work – Outputs Revealed
• UK Food Safety Leadership Conference
• Chlorates – Food MRL Proposals Rejected
• Sustainable Crops Update
• FSA/FSS Guidance Engagement
• Teachers Clamour for Chilled Education Resources
• New Graduate
• Sweet Sustainable Science – New Lesson Ideas
• New Opportunities for Chilled Education
• Glo-germ Kits in Action
• Versatile MicroTrumps

CFA Newsletter Number 51 April 2019

CFA Newsletter No 50 November 2018

• Guidance on Shelf Life with respect to
  Clostridium botulinum
• Post-Brexit EU Law
• Comments to ACMSF on potential impacts of biocides regulation on food hygiene
• WRAP Brings Fridge Issue in from the Cold [Chill the Fridge Out campaign]
• On the Road to Less Waste [UK Food Waste Reduction Roadmap]
• Health & Safety Matters
• Green light for Blue light project
• Aylesford School’s unique activities linking food technology and science teaching
• Big Bang East Midlands
• New CEd Banners
• Summer Schools

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CFA Newsletter No 49 May 2018

• Peer review proposed for global biocides work
• Food and Biocides Industry Group and European regulatory activity
• Sustainable Shelf Life Extension news
• Vac Pak/MAP Challenge Testing Guidance
• Listeria presentations
• New lesson plans for science classrooms
• Teachers review resources

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CFA Newsletter No 48 December 2017

• Biocides go global
• Fridge issue hots up again
• National Biofilms Innovation Centre Launched
• Genome sequencing – getting the whole picture
• SOFHT Dorothy Cullinane Award for Kaarin Goodburn
• Changing places and faces
• CFA welcomes back Bakkavor
• Chilled Education
  • • Sowing the seeds of great careers
    • Science teachers critique resources
    • More MicroTrumps on the cards
    • More free science lesson plans
    • A high 5 for Big Bang East Mids!
    • Tweeting food science students

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CFA News No 47 April 2017

• CFA lobbying secures ‘common sense’ EU agreement on Biocides Regulation
• Chilled Food Sales Show no Signs of Cooling Down
• Misleading Vacuum Packing/MAP Guidance Reworked
• Peak Sustainable Palm Oil?
• Liquid assets – New Water Quality Management Guidance Published
• £12.5m for biofilms research
• CFA in the corridors of power
• New member news
• An Ambassador for Women in Science
• Chilled Education
  • A return to Reading
  • CEd pops up in Leicester!
  • New lesson plans for teachers
  • Tweeting about science
  • Summer School support

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CFA News No 46 November 2016  

• Vacuum Packing/MAP Consultation Response
• New members, changing faces, sites visited
• Young Students Give MicroTrumps Thumbs Up
• Fresh New Chilled Education Website
• Sainsbury’s Line on Waste Expands
• Awards for Current and Future Chilled Stars

 

 

CFA News No 45 Spring 2016

• Biocides Update
• Sustainability Commitment
• Working with Sainsbury’s to Reduce Waste
• Ambassadors Offer Taste of Industry
• Full Marks for Science Lesson Plans
• CFA Publications Revised

 

 

CFA News 44 Winter 2015

• CFA Defends Biocides to Protect Hygiene
• SUSSLE 2 Heralds New Era for Chilled
• Visits Inform and Inspire
• Fresh New Look for CFA Website
• CFA Members close to 100% Sustainable Palm Oil
• Chilling in the Heat
• Teaching Science Using Food

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CFA News 43 Summer 2015

• Testing, Testing, 1-2-3-4
• Food + Science + Space = A Cool Mix
• CEd ‘On The Road’
• Growing Guidance Grows Stronger
• Biocidal Products Regulation Update
• Warwick EHOs Learn about Listeria

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CFA News 42 Winter 2014

• New chemical regulations provoke reaction
• Sustainability under the spotlight
• SUSSLE gains momentum
• Chilled Education Update
• – And the winner is…
• – Making new friends
• – Creating another Big Bang
• – Curriculum changes welcomed

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CFA News 41 Spring 2014

• Chilled Market Rises Again
• SUSSLE Update
• ‘A New Association for a New Generation of Food’ – 25 years of the CFA
• Chilled Education Update:
• – CFA makes a splash at major teachers’ conference
• – and the ripples continue…
• – Fiona Briggs – an early success story for Chilled Education
• – Universities meet the Chilled Challenge!

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CFA News 40 Autumn 2013

• Elliott Review turns to CFA for chilled supplier QA input
• CFA advising on Listeria control in hospitals and SMEs
• CFA heads west for IAFP 2013
• Looking ahead
• A second year of success for Chilled Education:
• – Real experiences help make a Wonder Web!
• – Top trumps with a twist!
• – Chilling at the Big Bang Fair…
• – Summer School

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CFA News 39 Spring 2013

• Chilled sales update
• Opening the door on dialogue with fridge manufacturers
• Nothing succeeds like SUSSLE
• SUSSLE2
• CFA offers sage advice to Herb Trade Association
• Chilled Education update
• – Chilled Education Resources ‘Brilliant’!
• – Inspiring the inspirational
• – Science sells
• – Dedication to Chilled Education

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CFA News 38 Autumn 2012

• Chilled leads the field in meeting climate change targets
• On board
• Happy First Birthday Chilled Education [promoting chilled careers]
• Members in action
• Connecting to the Classroom
• Back to (summer) school
• Desperately seeking solutions
• CFA 2014 aim – SUSSLE [Sustainable Shelf Life Extension]
• CFA delivers the lynx effect!

CFA News 37 Spring 2012

• Chilled food on the up
• www.ChilledEducation.org update
  • Teachers go behind the scenes at Greencore
  • CFA on the careers agenda
  • Scouts – be prepared to have clean hands!
  • Spreading the word
  • Design & Technology in schools under threat
• Extending influence
• Sustainability Update
  • Reducing our impact (CFA Sustainability Aims progress update)
  • CFA supports sustainable sourcing of palm oil

 

CFA News 36 Autumn 2011

• CFA goes back to the classroom
• New CFA Chairman
• CFA sets the record straight on sustainability

 

CFA News 35 Winter 2010

• New CFA training and education initiatives
• CFA responds to FSA consultations on foodborne disease
• Rationales for RTE, RTRH and RTC foods
• New CFA Chairmen
• Women of the Year
• CFA presentations on the website
• Forthcoming CFA presentations.

CFA News 34 Summer 2010

• FSA backs CFA/BRC shelf life guidance for RTE foods
• New CFA Chairman
• CFA market data update available
• CFA decontamination protocols for produce
• CFA and WRAP discuss date and storage instructions on labels
• Personality of the year.

CFA News 33 Spring 2010

• CFA to promote stronger enforcement of RTE food businesses
• CFA a partner in ‘waste mapping’ research
• CFA 2010 priorities
• EFSA recognises importance of GAP to ensure produce safety
• CFA presentations

 

CFA News 32 Autumn 2009

• Kaarin Goodburn wins Leadership Award at CBI Trade Association Best Practice Awards
• New CFA member
• CFA guidance on fresh produce terminology
• CFA shelf life guidance
• CFA research priorities
• CFA presentations

CFA News 31 Summer 2009
Special 20th Anniversary edition

• Milestones in CFA’s history
• CFA Sustainability Aims

CFA News 30 Spring 2009

• CFA secures United Nations agreement on Listeria
• Kaarin Goodburn MBE
• CFA invited to join UKFFoST Executive Committee
• CFA welcomes clearer classification on waste
• CFA presentations.

 

CFA News 29 Autumn 2008

• • ACMSF recommends ‘universal adoption’ of CFA principles
  • CFA’s commitment to standards throughout the food chain
  • CFA presentations
  • CFA secures 750k for sustainable shelf-life extension research
  • Minimising waste
  • Produce safety

CFA News 28 Summer 2008

• Kaarin Goodburn awarded MBE
• Food safety & hygiene training guidance for multicultural workforces
• New CFA member – Pork Farms
• FAO/WHO experts meet on leafy green vegetables and herbs
• CFA membership criteria and priorities.

CFA News 27 Spring 2008

• Wide support for CFA produce safety guidance
• Pre-washed salad is RTE says FSA
• CFA seeks enforcement
• CFA opposes product carbon footprint labelling
• New on CFA website
• Coming soon – Food Safety & Hygiene Training in a Multicultural Environment

 

CFA News 26 Autumn 2007

• Assuring Produce Safety: 2nd ed CFA Microbiological Guidance for Growers
• CFA relaunches website
• CFA Members’ Day
• Glossary of Terms – free download
• Insurance industry supports new fire risk minimisation code of practice
• CFA presentations
• In the pipeline
• CFA/BRC Guidance on the Micro Criteria Regulations
• Hygiene Training Guidance for Multicultural Environments

CFA News 25 Summer 2007

• Hygiene Training Guidance for Multicultural Guidance
• CFA Research Priorities
• New Member
• CFA Handwash Poster in Polish and Portuguese
• CFA and Sustainable Development
• Clarity in Terminology and Legislation
• CFA Presentations
• CFA/FSA Annual Dinner

CFA News 24 Spring 2007

• First Woman to Chair CFA
• CFA Website
• New Editions of Micro Critier Regulations and Micro Testing Guidance
• CFA Presentations
• CFA Research Priorities
• CFA Handwash Poster in Demand

 

CFA News 23 Autumn 2006

• ACMSF opposes 5 day rule on VP/MAP packaged foods
• CFA’s Best Practice Guidelines
• Micro Criteria Regulations – spreading the word
• CFA New Associate Member
• CFA Handwash Poster
• CFA Visits Prorgramme

CFA News 22 Summer 2006

• CFA publications are great success
• More free CFA downloads
• CFA expands website Media Centre
• CFA Date at IFR – Members only event
• people at CFA – new Chairmen
• CFA Presentations

CFA News 21 Spring 2006

• 4th edition of CFA’s Best Practice Guidelines Published
• CFA website media centre
• CFA/BRC Guidance on Microbiological Criteria Regulations
• CFA Water Quality Management Guidance

 

CFA News 20 Autumn 2005

• New Media Centre on CFA Website
• Coming Shortlly CFA Best Practice Recommendations
• DEFRA Waste Mapping and Minimisation Project
• CFA Guidance on Microbiological Criteria Regulations
• Presentations
• New CFA Member
• ECFF Hygiene Guidelines

CFA News 19 Summer 2005

• Thousands of CFA handwash posters for Food Safety Week
• CFA Guidance on Microbiological Criteria Regulations
• Surprise change proposed on EU ABP waste disposal rules
• New ECFF Hygiene Recommendations
• European FLEP Forum
• New on-line CFA shop for publications
• More CFA publications as website downloads
• New CFA members
• People at CFA

CFA News 18 Spring 2005

• CFA Secures Shelf Life Review
• Microbiological Criteria Regulations
• CFA Day at the IFR
• Free CFA Publications on Website
• New Research Projects Go Ahead

 

CFA News 17 Autumn 2004

• New CFA Chairman
• CFA and DEFRA Waste Technologies Workshop
• New CFA Website
• CFA Factory Visits Programme
• Regulatory Issues

CFA News 16 Spring 2004

• New CFA guidance on Veterinary Residues Management
• CFA and DEFRA Waste Technologies Workshop
• Microbiological guidance – Spanish version available shortly
• CFA website to be relaunched
• New initiative on fire insurance
• CFA work programme for 2004
• CFA appointments

 

CFA News 15 Autumn 2003

• FIPG bears fruit – lower property insurance premiums predicted
• CFA acts on animal by-products waste
• CFA handwash poster reprinted
• Forthcoming CFA veterinary residue management guidance
• New members
• Factory visits
• Microbiological Guidance for Growers
• New website for 2004
• CFA publications – online ordering

CFA News 14 Spring 2003

• Fire Risk Minimisation Guidance published and CFA/Northwest Food Alliance
• Workshop 29 May, Runcorn
• New members
• Factory visits
• New regulations on animal by-product waste
• Pesticides update
• CFA robotics workshop

 

CFA News 13 Autumn 2002

• New contact details for CFA
• Fire risk minimisation and insurance
• New Members
• New Vice Chairman for CFA
• CFA’s 2003 work programme
• Promoting CFA’s pesticide due diligence guidance
• ‘Micro Guidance for Growers’ acclaimed
• Order CFA publications online

CFA News 12 May 2002

• New publications from CFA
• Microbiological Guidance for Growers
• Due Diligence Guidance on Pesticides
• Guidelines on Hygienic Design
• New Members
• New CFA Chairman
• Traceability Teach-in
• CFA at IFT
• Coming shortly on the CFA website

 

CFA News 11 November 2001

• CFA introduces new membership category
• New Members
• CFA Hygienic Design Guidelines
• Over 8,000 hits to CFA website
• CFA projects
• ECFF news
• Practical guide to EU food law

CFA News 10 April 2001

• Climate Change Levy discount scheme: you can still register!
• High Risk Area Best practice Guidelines
• Foot and Mouth
• CFA effective hygiene training workshop
• New CFA projects
• Pesticides – due diligence for manufacturers
• Microbiological guidance for growers
• Over 5,000 visitors to CFA website

 

CFA News 9 December 2000

• Climate Change Levy discount scheme: have you registered?
• New members
• CFA priorities 2001
• CFA review

CFA News 8 May 2000

• CFA welcomes Food Standards Agency
• CFA Packaging Hygiene Guidelines
• NEW Chair for CFA
• 1000 visitors to CFA website
• CFA priorities 2000
• Secretary General to speak at IFT
• ECFF Secretariat stays in UK

 

CFA News 7 October 1999

• CFA launches website
• CFA handwashing poster well received
• NEW for 1999
• Water Quality Management: Guidance for the Chilled Food Industry
• CFA hygiene training materials
• CFA profiled in ‘Inside Food and Drink’
• CFA Guidelines are ‘best seller’

CFA News No 6 March 1999

• Demand for CFA Guidelines continues
• New for 1999
• Water quality guidance
• Hygienic design guidelines.
• Packaging hygiene standard
• CFA leads ECFF into millennium
• New members
• CFA hand washing poster now available