The USDA to buy $30 million worth of the U.S. table grapes in 2022
Fresh Grape
United States
Published Jan 27, 2022
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will purchase table grapes grown in the United States as part of its 2022 Food Purchase and Distribution Program (FPDP). The USDA recently announced its $30 million commitment to purchase U.S.-grown table grapes in 2022 for distribution to food banks and other food programs across the country.
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Purchases will take place from June through December, a period during which California-grown table grapes dominate US production. The award came about as a result of a formal request made by the California Table Grape Commission, and will mark the third consecutive year that table grapes have been included in the federal food purchase program. Table grape shippers interested in participating in the FPDP must apply to become a USDA supplier and then, if approved, submit bids in a competitive process. Producers must undergo and pass USDA Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Management Practices (GHP) audits. GAP focuses on farm review and field harvest/packing activities, while GHP covers packinghouses, cold storage, and ...
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