U.S. Agricultural Products & Food Trade Related Associations. Members directory and suppliers list is available on most of this Association's website.
U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. Prices related information of U.S. grains is also available on the council site.
USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council (USA Pulses)
The USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council (USADPLC) was established in 1965 as a non-profit organization to promote and protect the interests of growers, processors, warehousemen and sellers of dry peas, lentils and chickpeas in the United States. The 5,000 growers, processors, exporters and associates are represented by the USADPLC.
U.S. Wheat Associates
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) is the export market development organization for the U.S. wheat industry. USW promotes the reliability, quality and value of all six U.S. wheat classes to wheat buyers, millers, bakers, food processors and government officials in more than 100 countries around the world. Price information of .U.S. Wheat is available on the website.
USA Rice Federation (USA Rice)
USA Rice Federation (USA Rice) is the global advocate for all segments of the U.S. rice industry. Its mission is to ensure the health and vitality of a unified U.S. rice industry by advocating on behalf of farmers, millers, merchants, and allied businesses.
Almond Board of California
California’s wholesome, high-quality almonds are recognized all over the world. Almonds are California’s second largest acreage crop and the state’s most valuable agricultural export. Almond Board of California supports growers by developing global market demand for almonds as well as investing in research to address resource efficiencies, food safety and growing practices. The Board does this on behalf of the 6,800 almond growers and 100 processors in California, many of whom are third- and fourth-generation farmers.
California Walnut Board
The California Walnut Board was established in 1948 to represent the walnut growers and handlers of California. The California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission represent the California walnut industry, made up nearly 100 handlers and 4,800+ growers. California walnuts are over 99% of U.S. production of English walnuts and two-thirds of the world trade.
Oregon Hazelnuts
List of Retail shops and wholesale suppliers of Hazelnuts is available on the site.
U.S. Pecans
The mission of the U.S. Pecan Growers Council is to develop strategies and expand international activities that increase the prospects for promotions and sales of U.S. pecans in foreign markets.
Cranberry Marketing Committe (U.S. Cranberries)
The Cranberry Marketing Committee (CMC) promotes the worldwide use and consumption of US-grown cranberries.
California Prunes
The California Prune Board represents approximately 800 prune growers and 28 prune, juice, and ingredient handlers to support and protect the health, growth, and integrity of the California Prune industry.
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
FPAA and its members help to ensure North America’s uninterrupted access to fresh, high-quality, healthy and delicious Mexican-grown fruits and vegetables. Today, Mexico has become the top supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables for the United States – and the FPAA is the leading agent of produce trade at the U.S.-Mexico border and across the country.Founded in Nogales, Arizona, in 1944,FPAA, serves the needs of more than 100 North American companies involved in the growth, harvest, marketing, import, and distribution of Mexican produce.
American Peanut Shellers Association
The primary purpose of the American Peanut Shellers Association is to promote the common interests of those engaged in the peanut shelling industry and more particularly, those in the southeastern states. The Association consists of both active (commercial peanut shellers and crushers) and associate members (other affiliated businesses).
American Peanut Council
APC's mission is to support the long-term growth of the U.S. peanut industry. It promotes the global consumption of U.S. peanuts and develop export markets for it.
U.S. Soybean Export Council
USSEC is a dynamic partnership of key stakeholders representing soybean producers, commodity shippers, merchandisers, allied agribusinesses and agricultural organizations. It helps build a preference for U.S. soybeans and soybean products, advocate for the use of soy in feed, aquaculture and human consumption through its network.
American Spice Trade Association
ASTA represents the interests of approximately 175 members including companies that grow, dehydrate, and process spices. ASTA’s members include U.S.-based agents, brokers and importers, and companies based outside of the U.S. that grow spices and ship them to the U.S. and other companies associated with the U.S. spice industry.
Association of Food Industries
Serving the U.S. Food Import Trade Since 1906
The Association of Food Industries, Inc.in New York State pursues the diverse interests of the membership, which includes the Importers of Nuts & Agricultural Products and their Suppliers abroad; the Importers of Processed Foods and their Suppliers abroad; Packers and Dealers of Honey; Importers and Marketers of Olive Oil; and Companies that provide services to the food industry.