Chilled Food Association (CFA) secretary general Kaarin Goodburn has been awarded an MBE for services to the food industry in the Queen's 2008 Birthday Honours List.
With a background in biochemistry, applied molecular biology and food science, Goodburn has worked with CFA since its launch in 1989, much of the time as a consultant to the Association. She is responsible for the development of CFA, its policies, activities and relationships with members, government and the media. Goodburn said: "This award is quite a surprise and a great honour recognising not only my work personally but also the standing and positive contribution of CFA in public life."