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CFA - Position Statement - Controlled Environment Agriculture and ‘Vertical Farming’ Digital Download
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Chilled Food Association (CFA) champions best practice in the production of fresh produce with respect to use in the chilled food production. It provides guidance for members, and the industry, regarding assurance of the microbiological quality of fresh produce used in ready to eat chilled foods.
Increasing demands on land space is leading to significant interest in the potential for new ways to farm certain types of fresh produce. In some cases it would seem the only way is up. One new method currently attracting attention is Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). By enclosing a growing crop in a structure CEA provides protection by reducing exposure to the outdoor environment. This approach can vary - from keeping the crop in simple greenhouses to fully enclosed ‘vertical farms’. The term ‘vertical farm’ is not formally defined. However, it normally refers to growing operations that are in fully enclosed buildings, with artificial lighting and requiring precise irrigation, temperature, and humidity controls. Height is used to maximise the production per unit area
This CFA Position Statement on Controlled Environment Agriculture and Vertical Farming is available as a free digital download.
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Chilled food production in the UK is one of the world’s fastest-growing, most innovative and advanced food sectors. Currently worth more than £10bn, it employs more than 100,000 people at 130 sites and each year puts 15,000+ different foods on shelves. CFA represents many of the UK’s biggest chilled food manufacturers.
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The Chilled Food Association (CFA), the people behind Chilled Education, represents some of the biggest UK chilled food manufacturers. Established 35 years ago, its members supply major retailers with foods ranging from sandwiches and prepared salad to chilled prepared meals and desserts.