American Italian Food Coalition Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

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Today, the American Italian Food Coalition (AIFC) released the third installment in its white paper series with the “AIFC 2024 Sustainability Report,” which further solidifies the Coalition’s role as a leading voice in the Italian-American food community and underscores the importance of dialogue to drive sustainable, positive change to ensure the accessibility of Italian-produced foods.

AIFC Co-Chairs the Honorable Susan Molinari and Lucy Calautti released the following statement on the report:

“This publication serves as a valuable resource for stakeholders across the industry, stimulating meaningful discourse and inspiring actionable solutions in sustainable agriculture systems worldwide. Through a combination of traditional wisdom and cutting-edge technologies, Italy’s agricultural sector continues to evolve towards a more sustainable and efficient future, setting an example for the global food industry.”

Some key takeaways from the report include:

• Italy has a long-standing tradition of organic, sustainable agriculture, and Italian culture prides itself on fresh, natural, high-quality food and ingredients.

  The increased demand for sustainable products from consumers means an increased need for sustainable agriculture. Partnering with farmers to invest in sustainable agriculture will help keep pace with this increased demand and will support a more secure and sustainable global food supply.

• With Italy’s history and leadership in sustainability there are opportunities for countries, like the U.S., to learn from Italy’s sustainability efforts. There are important voluntary certifications, recycling and composting programs, and sustainable agricultural practices that the U.S. could adopt as they advance their sustainability goals.

• As demand for traditional Italian products grows, so does the importance of the strong trade relationship between Italy and the U.S. that allows families and cultures to remain connected across the Atlantic – sustainable production and innovation in agriculture is critical to this mission.

The AIFC supports bilateral collaboration between Italy and the U.S. to improve sustainable agriculture processes and lead the way in global environmental sustainability.

To read the AIFC’s 2024 report on environmental responsibility, please click here.

To read the AIFC’s 2023 report on positive nutrition, please click here.

To read the AIFC’s 2022 report on the U.S.-Italy strategic partnership, please click here.

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The American-Italian Food Coalition is an alliance of more than 530 Italian companies, manufacturers, and trade associations dedicated to ensuring American consumers continue to have access to high-quality, affordable imported Italian products including pasta, coffee, biscuits, and wafers. Co-chaired by former U.S. Representative Susan Molinari and Lucy Calautti, AIFC members are committed to ensuring robust trade relations between the U.S. and Italy, environmental stewardship, and promoting a balanced diet.

Source: aifcoalition.org