IFPA Statement on USDA’s Creation of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program to Expand Market Promotion and Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

October 24, 2023

WASHINGTON (October 24, 2023) – The International Fresh Produce Association issued the following statement supporting the US Department of Agriculture for its decision to use the Commodity Credit Corporation to establish a new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program and expand federal procurement of U.S. agricultural products aimed at bolstering specialty crop exports and to addressing food insecurity globally.

“Today’s policy announcement reinforces a growing understanding of need for the produce industry to expand markets and for people across the globe, including Americans, to have better access to healthy, delicious fruit and vegetables.”

“IFPA appreciates Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.) urging the Secretary to use his CCC authority to promote new markets for U.S. producers and products, and to boost in-kind food assistance. While safeguarding long-standing programs that ensure stable trade-related support, we look forward to working with our sector allies to help USDA design these programs to amplify existing efforts aimed at expanding markets and global consumption of U.S. grown specialty crops.”

IFPA Statement on USDA’s Creation of Regional Agricultural Promotion Program to Expand Market Promotion and Access to Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

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