ASSOCIATE
MEMBER BENEFITS
1.) Networking Opportunities and
Events
Membership in the RFA allows you to meet and get to know refrigerated
food manufacturers from around the U.S. and Canada. There is
no better way to increase your sales than by increasing your
network of potential customers, and becoming better acquiainted
with your current customer base!
The RFA offers a variety of networking opportunities and events
including:
RFA Annual Conference & Exhibition - The
RFA's Annual Conference is best event for meeting and networking
with refrigerated food manufacturers. In addition to informative
speaker presentations and roundtable discussion sessions on timely
industry topics, the Conference features special networking sessions
and events. For more details on the next RFA Conference, click
here.
One-on-One CEO Sessions - Held at the RFA's
Annual Conference, the One-on-One CEO Sessions are a special
opportunity FOR MEMBERS ONLY to meet face-to-face with the CEOs
and buyers of our your choice for ten-minute sessions. The One-on-One
CEO Sessions are a truly unique opportunity to talk directly
with the decision makers of food manufacturing companies!
International Tours - Tour the plants of leading
European refrigerated foods manufacturers on the International
Tour and gain a global perspective on emerging food trends
and technologies. Expand your market overseas through membership
in the RFA!
2.) Membership
Directory
Upon joining, members receive a complete Membership Directory
containing contact names, addresses and product information on
our entire membership. Members also receive access to the online
Membership Directory in the Members-Only Section of the RFA web
site.
3.) Industry Advancement & Development
The RFA is your resource for relevant industry-specific programs
to strengthen your company’s capabilities. The RFA conducts
valuable webcasts, symposiums, and conferences throughout the
year on topics relevant to your specific needs and challenges.
- Gain insights from top speakers and
panelists in the industry at the RFA Annual Conference,
a three-day event featuring valuable speaker presentations
on a wide range of topics relevant to our industry. Stay on
top of the key trends impacting our industry by interacting
with experts in the fields of consumer insights, natural & organic
foods, product innovation, retailer strategies, and cold chain
logistics. For more details on the next RFA Conference, click
here.
- Develop a more effective commodities
procurement program with our quarterly Commodity
Updates and presentations on effective commodity
strategies.
- Attend leading-edge Technical Webcasts and Seminars designed
specifically for our industry.
- Interact with experts in the fields
of food safety, consumer trends, cold chain logistics and more
at our annual Fall Symposiums.
The Symposiums feature a track geared toward food safety topics
and one geared toward general industry development topics.
Visit the Events page for a complete
schedule of upcoming RFA events.
4.) Advertising
and Sponsorship Opportunities
Reach your target market - hundreds of refrigerated food manufacturers
- by advertising with the RFA. Advertising opportunities are
available for members in the RFA
Membership Directory and the RFA Conference program. In
addition, sponsorship opportunities are available for a variety
of Conference activities.
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.
Technical Support - The RFA keeps members abreast
of the latest food safety and regulatory news and provides 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. 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. 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.
Technical Resources - 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
request, Associate members will receive the RFA Training
DVDs.
Newsletters and Bulletins - Informative quarterly
newsletters and membership bulletins about the Association’s
activities, with industry updates and marketing tips.
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!
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AFFILIATE
MEMBER BENEFITS
1.) Food Safety and
Technical Support
As the leading food safety 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.
- Get immediate answers to your technical questions via
the Technical Hotline. Speak directly to our
Technical Director, Martin Mitchell, an industry expert on food
safety and regulatory issues.
- Seek advice and input from other members
via the RFA Listserv, an email discussion group
covering all industry topics.
- Attend leading-edge Technical Webcasts and Seminars designed
specifically for our industry.
2.) Food Safety
and Technical News and Research
In addition to the technical support received via the Technical
Hotline and Listserv, the RFA provides members with the most recent
information and research studies on a wide variety of food safety
and regulatory issues, including shelf life protocol, HACCP, control
of Listeria monocytogenes, cross-contamination by pathogens
and allergens and nutritional labeling.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest food safety
and technical issues through the Technical E-News,
an email newsletter sent every other Friday that contains the
latest food safety news articles.
- Gain access to in-depth research on the
important food safety concerns you face within your plant each
day. The RFA conducts primary research on critical food
safety topics, including microbiological control, HACCP, cross-contamination,
allergens, and labeling, all at the direction of the membership.
Resources include completed studies on a standardized protocol
for determining shelf life, cabbage browning, microbiological
status of products, Listeria and more. In addition,
upon joining the RFA, every member receives the RFA Training
DVD (2007) .
For more information on the RFA's Technical Resources, click
here. Also, you can download the 2008 Technical Resources
Update Brochure to see the latest RFA technical activities. Click
here for download information.
3.) Industry
Advancement & Development
The RFA is your resource for relevant industry-specific programs
to strengthen your company’s capabilities. The RFA conducts
valuable webcasts, symposiums, and conferences throughout the year
on topics relevant to your specific needs and challenges.
- Gain insights from top speakers and panelists
in the industry at the RFA Annual Conference,
a three-day event featuring valuable speaker presentations on
a wide range of topics relevant to our industry. Stay on top
of the key trends impacting our industry by interacting with
experts in the fields of consumer insights, natural & organic
foods, product innovation, retailer strategies, and cold chain
logistics. For more details on the next RFA Conference, click
here.
- Develop a more effective commodities procurement
program with our quarterly Commodity Updates and
presentations on effective commodity strategies.
- Attend leading-edge Technical Webcasts and Seminars designed
specifically for our industry.
- Interact with experts in the fields of
food safety, consumer trends, cold chain logistics and more at
our annual Fall Symposiums.
The Symposiums feature a track geared toward food safety topics
and one geared toward general industry development topics.
Visit the Events page for a complete
schedule of upcoming RFA events.
4.) Community &
Networking
The RFA is more than a collection of companies: it is a community
of colleagues who are actively engaged in learning from each other
and moving the industry forward.
- Develop a robust network of key industry
professionals. Engage colleagues in discussing your most
challenging issues, learn about the latest advances, and brainstorm
innovative solutions.
4.) 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. Details on this year's International
Tour will be available this summer.
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!
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ACADEMIC
MEMBER BENEFITS
1.) Technical News and Research
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 DVDs.
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.) 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.
3.) Networking
Meet and get to know food manufacturers and suppliers
from around the country and around the world. Membership allows you
to share and learn from others in the industry.
4.) 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. Details on this year's International
Tour will be available this summer.
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!
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about the many Benefits of Membership with the RFA:
