Shelf life of ready to eat food in relation to Listeria monocytogenes - Guidance for food business operators

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.

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.