CFA is pleased to introduce our current Board, reflecting the breadth of expertise across chilled food manufacturing and fresh produce Leading the Board is our new Chair, Tariq Shaikh, Technical Director at PDM Produce (UK) Ltd. Tariq points to several complex challenges the industry has faced in recent years – from microbiological issues in primary production and the development of new test methods to updated Listeria regulations. “This is where the CFA value ranking is number one,” he says. “Through early collaboration and assembling the right stakeholders, the CFA works through interpretation and provides the competence and clarity that is […]

CFA members redistribute millions of surplus food items, including chilled ready meals, sandwiches, desserts, pies and soups. Since CFA began to collect data in 2017 to the end of 2025 more than 85m (85,473,630) meals (measured in 450g units) have been redistributed by Members. In 2025 alone, food equivalent to nearly 20 million meals went to those in need through partners including Company Shop and Felix (formerly FareShare and The Felix Project). Dr Rachel Hackett, CFA’s Sustainability Consultant, commented “It is great to see CFA members’ commitment to redistribution of surplus food. Opportunities for redistribution occur when products are good […]

The CFA Annual Report for calendar year 2025 has been published summarising key activities and aims including: EU Listeria Regs: CFA-led Industry Listeria Group engaged with UK Government and internationally. Built industry response to Q2 EU consultation on proposed changes to criterion 1.2b in 2073/2005. 80/81 respondents expressed common concerns. Aim for application of law to retain current effective food safety measures including UK best practice. Briefings, webinars, presentations to members, wider industry, enforcers, international conferences and direct liaison with authorities including the EC subject leads as ECFF Rapporteur. Guidance for FBOs Assuring Safety of RTE Food in Relation to […]