International Fresh-cut Produce
Association - Association of fresh produce processors. http://www.fresh-cuts.org
International Fresh-Cut Produce Association
Founded in 1987, the former International Fresh-Cut Produce
Association (IFPA) served approximately 500 company members,
including processors, distributors, retail and food service
buyers of fresh-cut produce, as well as companies that supply
goods and services to the fresh-cut industry. IFPA members ranged
from well-known industry giants with nationwide distribution
to vital, regional processors of fresh-cut salads, fruits and
vegetables, and included commercial producers, suppliers and
distributors of fresh-cut produce as well as affiliated companies
such as equipment and packaging manufacturers.
Representing leaders in the fresh-cut produce industry worldwide
who specialized in today's fastest-growing fresh food category,
IFPA provided members with competitive advantages through networking,
advocacy, guidelines, forums and expertise focused exclusively
on the fresh-cut produce industry.
The International Fresh-cut Produce Association’s (IFPA)
mission is to advancethe industry by supporting its members
with technical information, representation and knowledge to
provide convenient, safe and wholesome food. Our membership
is comprised of fresh-cut produce processors, produce grower/shippers,
food service companies, retailers and those who provide goods
and services to the fresh-cut produce industry. The fresh-cut
produce industry has flourished because consumers can clearly
differentiate and actively choose “fresh” produce
items unaltered from their fresh state that are flavorful, nutritious
and convenient. The IFPA believes that the term ‘fresh”
in product labeling must be reserved only for produce that is
in a “fresh state”, that is still alive and respiring,
and we oppose attempts to -confuse consumers over these matters.
The IFPA supports the present definition regarding use of the
term “fresh” and believes that the appropriateness
of the word “fresh” in describing products treated
with new technologies can be determined via guidance documents
or letters to the industry from FDA..
United Fresh Produce Association
1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202 303 3400
Fax: 202 303 3433
united@unitedfresh.org
