The national trade association, American Frozen Food Institute has a website at AFFI.com which helps them in their goal of promoting the interests of the frozen food industry. AFFI works to promote an increase in frozen food consumption, and they also serve as the voice of the industry by communicating with the media, policymakers, and consumers. AFFI is a member-driven organization and they further work to be an advocate for the interests of the industry when it comes to public policy, legislation, and regulation.
The AFFI.com website offers information not only about AFFI in general but also about their staff, board of directors, committees, allies, and organizations which are affiliated with the American Frozen Food Institute. Affiliated organizations include the Frozen Food Foundation, the Texas-Mexico Frozen Food Council, the National Frozen Pizza Institute, the Frozen Food Foundation, the Food Industry Environmental Council, and the Alliance for Listeriosis Prevention. Listeriosis is an infection caused by gram-positive bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes and may occur due to improper food handling.
In order to help prevent such health issues, the AFFI.com website offers a variety of industry resources such as an article on “Frozen Food Handling and Merchandising.” Other resources on the AFFI site include a Frozen Food Buyer’s Guide, an LM (Listeria monocytogenes )Control Workshop, link to the FDA’s Reportable Food Registry, International Trade information, Food Importing and Exporting information and guidelines, and additional industry resources and links.
The AFFI American Frozen Food Institute website also offers a variety of news and media information including AFFI press releases, media contact details, and information about AFFI events. Folks interested in joining the AFFI may access membership applications as well as the AFFI Membership Toolkit for Prospective Members. AFFI.com offers additional information and resources for members, including a career center and info about product recall insurance.
