2021 ANNUAL REPORT
2021 marked year one of our new strategic plan that builds on the momentum from our previous strategic plan and capitalizes on the American Frozen Food Institute's (AFFI) core areas of strength in science, advocacy and communications to deliver actual results for our members.
2021 Year in Review
Year in Review Video
COVID illness and quarantines exacerbated labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout the food industry – in manufacturing, retail and foodservice. Despite the challenges, 2021 was another year of strong retail sales of frozen foods. Frozen foods continue to meet consumers needs for easy preparation, health, and variety. Looking ahead to 2022, AFFI expects continued strength in the frozen category and greater resiliency in the frozen food supply chain.
2021 Interactive Annual Report
We are proud of what we were able to accomplish together as an industry in 2021.
- Led the food industry approach to drive practical and science-based Listeria monocytogenes policy with regulatory agencies
- Advocated for frozen’s priorities with the Biden Administration
- Positively promoted the business and benefits of frozen foods
- Released market insights to identify unique opportunities in sustainabiliy and e-commerce to help drive the future economic health of our industry
To learn more contact us at info@affi.com.
Latest AFFI News
Frozen Food Foundation Presents Dr. Jeff Farber with 2022 Freezing Research Award
Arlington, VA – The Frozen Food Foundation, in conjunction with the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), presented Dr. Jeff Farber, adjunct professor in the Department of Food Science at
Industry Leaders to Offer Insight for Frozen Food Market Growth
By: Alison Bodor, President and CEO, American Frozen Food Institute Although frozen food and beverage sales were already increasing before the pandemic, the frozen food industry has been a powerhouse
California Grower Tells Congress Frozen Food is Important to Increasing Produce Consumption
Arlington, VA – Testifying today before the U.S. House of Representatives, Bill Smittcamp, president and CEO of Wawona Frozen Foods and member representative of the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI), called on Congress to