MANUFACTURING
MEMBER BENEFITS
The Refrigerated Foods Association is the leading international
association of manufacturers and suppliers of refrigerated foods.
Our Association helps companies of all sizes by providing valuable
technical information and support as well as a business network
of other refrigerated foods manufacturers and industry suppliers.
Give yourself the tools to succeed in this growing, competitive
industry by joining today!
1.) Technical Support
As the leading technical resource for the refrigerated foods industry,
the RFA takes a proactive approach, keeping members abreast of
the latest food safety and regulatory news and providing a network
of support for their food safety questions and problems.
RFA members have access to the RFA Technical Hotline,
where our Technical Director, Martin Mitchell, will provide immediate
answers to your food safety and regulatory questions. Plus, the
RFA hosts a Listserv that allows members to have
group discussions on important topics, including specific food
safety questions and concerns, via email.
2.) Technical News
and Research
In addition to the technical support received via the Technical
Hotline and Technical Listserv, the RFA provides members with the
most recent information and research studies on a wide variety
of food safety and regultory issues, including shelf life protocol,
HACCP, control of Listeria monocytogenes, cross-contamination
by pathogens and allergens and nutritional labeling.
RFA Members receive continual updates on current food safety and
regulatory news via the Technical E-News, an email
newsletter sent every other Friday that contains the latest food
safety news articles.
RFA members also have full access to the RFA's vast library of
research studies and articles. Resources include completed studies
on cabbage browning, microbiological status of products, Listeria and
more. In addition, upon joining the RFA, every member receives
the RFA Training DVD.
For more information on the RFA's Technical Resources, click
here. Also, you can download the 2007 Technical Resources
Update Brochure to see the latest RFA technical activities. Click
here for download information.
3.) Educational Seminars
and Events
The RFA offers a variety of educational seminars and events throughout
the year, including an annual RFA Conference and annual Technical
and Marketing Seminars.
The RFA's Annual Conference is a three-day event that features
the industry’s leading speakers, timely panel presentations,
interactive roundtable discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.
For more details on the next RFA Conference, click
here.
4.) Networking
Meet and get to know food manufacturers and suppliers
from around the country and around the world. Membership allows you
to build your network of potential suppliers and customers, and share
and learn from others in the business.
5.) Additional Benefits
Access to the RFA web site's Members-Only Section -
RFA members receive full access to the Members-Only Section of
the RFA web site, which contains the online Membership Directory,
downloadable Conference and Seminar handouts, past Newsletters
and Technical E-News issues, Message Boards, and more.
Newsletters and Bulletins - Informative quarterly
newsletters and membership bulletins about the Association’s
activities, with industry updates and marketing tips.
Membership Directory - RFA members receive a
complete Membership Directory featuring contact names, addresses,
emails, web sites and product information on the entire membership.
Members are listed by business classification and geographical
location for easy reference. The Directory is also available to
members online.
International Ties - The RFA sponsors International
Tours that allow members to visit refrigerated food
plants, supermarkets and foodservice facilities in Europe. Click
here for details on this year's International Tour.
Interested in becoming a member of the RFA? Click
here to download a Membership Application or apply online.
You can also contact the RFA Office at 770-452-0660 to learn more!
Click
on the following links learn about the many Benefits of Membership with
the RFA:
