2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Stay informed of AFFI's activities and accomplishments on behalf of the frozen food industry in the 2025 Annual Report.
2025 Year in Review
The 2025 Year in Review summarizes AFFI’s progress made in the first year of AFFI’s 2025 – 2028 Strategic Plan, centering on strengthening the perception of frozen food, advancing category advocacy, and driving food safety excellence. Click through to read more about how AFFI:
- Shifted perceptions of frozen food among policymakers, food policy influencers, and consumer influencers.
- Led on food safety, including Listeria monocytogenes and enteric viruses.
- Educated policymakers on the benefits of frozen.
- Hosted first-class events that drove industry growth.
- Promoted frozen’s sustainability benefits and advanced decarbonization in the industry.
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.
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