The World Bank - Markets & Agribusiness

The World Bank - Markets & Agribusiness ()

  „Typical multi-country regional agribusiness associations include: European Aquaculture Society (EAS), Asia-Pacific Seed Association; Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA); Agro-info Americas; North American Blueberry Council; and the European Association of Fresh Produce Importers (CIMO). A sampling of well-known national-level associations in the United States might include: American Farm Bureau (AFB); Produce Marketing Association (PMA); Food Marketing Institute (FMI), U.S. Feedgrains Council; Organic Farmers Marketing Association (OFMA); American Soybean Association (ASA); United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association (UFFVA); National Agri-marketing Association (NAMA); United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage; American Angus Association; Organic Trade Association (OTA); United Agribusiness League (UAL); Independent Grocers Association (IGA); National Council of Farmer's Cooperatives; Shrimp Council; Floral Marketing Association (FMA); National Frozen Food Association (NFFA); Grocery Manufacturers of America; Future Farmers of America (FFA); Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA); National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF); American Spice Trade Association (ASTA); Society of American Florists (SAF); and the National Pork Producers Council. There are many others. Well-known agribusiness associations operating at the regional level within the United States include: Northeast Organic Farming Association; Western Growers' Association (WGA); New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association; Mid-Atlantic Food Processors Association.“

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