The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to purchase Section 32 Dried Fruit products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. Purchases will be made under the authority of Section 32.

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC). The reappointed and newly appointed members will serve two-year terms beginning immediately and ending in January 2027.

Newly appointed members:

Broker/Distributor/Wholesaler/Importer/Exporter

• Alice Choi-Barrick, President, Tay Shing Corporation of New York

12/17/2024: Tropical Valley Foods, Inc. – Plattsburgh, New York  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is requesting comments on proposed updates to the geographic area descriptions for official inspection and weighing services performed under the United States Grain Standards Act and the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. 

AMS, in cooperation with the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has developed an Export Verification (EV) Program for natural casings destined for Canada. The USDA Natural Casings for Canada EV Program is designed to verify that natural casings destined for Canada are processed in the United States. 

The Bison Production and Marketing Grant Program (BPMGP) is designed to strengthen and enhance the production and marketing of bison and bison products in the United States through business and resource development, and the advancement of innovative solutions or approaches to support the long-term growth of the Bison sector. The program will be implemented through the award of one or more grants to entities who will make subawards to implement the goals of the program.