“The expertise and dedication of this committee’s members will be key to advancing our industry's growth, enhancing its resilience, and promoting greater consumption of healthy fruits and vegetables," said Burns. "We are honored to have several IFPA members represented on this distinguished committee and look forward to their leadership in connecting the industry with government to tackle the most pressing challenges facing fresh produce."
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service manages the activities of the FVIAC in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, ensuring transparency and accountability in all committee operations. AMS also oversees the planning and administration of the committee’s meetings.
This is the second appointment of IFPA members to key federal advisory groups in recent weeks, the prior being representatives from Taylor Farms and Sprouts Farmers Markets being named to the National Organics Standards Board. In addition, IFPA CEO Cathy Burns has served on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee in the past.
