2022 ANNUAL REPORT
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) serves as the voice for the frozen food industry and advances the interests of its member companies by providing opportunities that result in collective industry action. Grounded in the core strategic principles of Advocate, Elevate and Innovate, AFFI supported its frozen food and beverage processor and associate members throughout 2022.
2022 Year in Review
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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
2022 Interactive Annual Report
Click through the interactive 2022 Annual Report to learn more about AFFI leverages its expert staff, exclusive resources and events, and collective industry action to:
Reduce Regulatory Risks for the Industry
By continuously engaging with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Capitol Hill and disseminating food safety best practices, AFFI acts to reduce regulatory disruptions to business operations.
Enhance the Perception of Frozen Food
AFFI is committed to enhancing the profile and positive perception of frozen food among media, policymakers and opinion leaders.
Drive Category Growth
AFFI facilitates growth for the frozen food industry through year-round business insights and events to help foster connections, strengthen the supply chain and drive solutions for innovative category performance.
To learn more contact us at info@affi.com.
Latest AFFI News
Food Safety Stakeholders Convene for Dialogue on Risk Communication that Promotes Public Health and Generates Trust
Arlington, VA – More than 400 food safety and communications leaders from academia, regulatory agencies, consumer advocacy groups and the food industry joined the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) today
AFFI Welcomes Appointment of Jim Jones as FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods
Arlington, VA – The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) welcomes the appointment of Jim Jones as the deputy commissioner for human foods with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The Latest Trends in the Frozen Food Industry: Embracing Better-for-You, Internationally Inspired, and Premium Offerings
Over the past decade, the frozen food industry has experienced significant transformation as processors respond to shifting consumer demand and provide more options to meet health and taste needs in