For immediate release: 28 February 2025   Voice of the chilled food industry, Chilled Food Association (CFA) has been championing best practice across all aspects of chilled food production since 1989. Its portfolio of guidance documents is a respected point of reference for industry professionals around the world. CFA now brings 30 years of experience to one of its most popular documents in its revised and updated fourth edition of Microbiological Guidance for Produce Suppliers to Chilled Food Manufacturers (MGG4). The previous editions, which originally established sector Good Agricultural Practice standards in the UK, have been adopted more widely by CFA […]

  On 19 September CFA’s Chilled Education was recognised with the FDF’s Education Initiative Award 2024.  This is the third time of receiving the Award and the Association is delighted with the glowing feedback from the judges  One declared: “I would have used the material myself as a teacher….I personally think that this entry is brilliant from the educational initiative point of view; it includes detail and production of material.”  Another praised the: “quantity and quality of resources developed and the ability to engage virtually.”   And the initiative was judged to be: “Addressing the needs of career support and utilising […]

In this issue: CFA & Policy: STEC highlight deficiencies in test methods EU Listeria regulation change confirmed Brexit update Net Zero ambition statement Talking food Millions more meals redistributed A fond farewell Chilled Education; “Wow – what a day!” New industry career paths Advocating food teaching and careers with the Food Teacher Centre and IGD Chatting careers with cadets Clocking up the hours A repeat of FDF success? CFA News 62 September 2024