Nov 21, 2025· Comment from American Frozen Food Institute· FDA-2025-N-1793-5034
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) joint Request for Information on Ultra-processed Foods. From manufacturers to distributors to suppliers and packagers, AFFI is proud to represent publicly traded and family-owned companies who help produce frozen foods and beverages for today's food service and retail marketplace and serve as economic pillars within their communities. Throughout the U.S., frozen food sales at retail reached $85 billion in the last year, and the industry accounts for 670,000 U.S. jobs. Please see that included attachment for AFFI's complete public comment.