Apple Industry Applauds Fed Plans for $18.6 Million Apple Purchase
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The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) applauded the Obama Administration for its plan to purchase $18.6 million worth of apples in the near future. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement Nov. 11 at the National Association of Farm Broadcasters annual convention in Kansas City, Missouri.
”The American apple industry is very pleased with USDA’s plans to purchase apples and apple products,” said Nancy Foster, USApple president and CEO. “This fall’s abundant apple harvest means plenty of tasty and nutritious apples and apple products for consumers, including those who will enjoy them as part of this significant purchase.”
USApple and apple industry leaders have worked extensively over the past year to encourage USDA to make the apple purchase.
The Department will soon begin surveying potential suppliers and publicly invite bids. This will help ensure near-term delivery. USDA programs likely to benefit from the apple purchase include the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. USDA food purchases are also used for distribution to victims of natural disasters.
”The American apple industry is very pleased with USDA’s plans to purchase apples and apple products,” said Nancy Foster, USApple president and CEO. “This fall’s abundant apple harvest means plenty of tasty and nutritious apples and apple products for consumers, including those who will enjoy them as part of this significant purchase.”
USApple and apple industry leaders have worked extensively over the past year to encourage USDA to make the apple purchase.
The Department will soon begin surveying potential suppliers and publicly invite bids. This will help ensure near-term delivery. USDA programs likely to benefit from the apple purchase include the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. USDA food purchases are also used for distribution to victims of natural disasters.