Industry Associations in the Americas

For over 78 years the members of Idaho Crop Improvement Association, Inc. (ICIA) have been serving the global agricultural community by producing quality Idaho Certified Seeds.

Idaho Farm Bureau Federation is a free, independent, non-governmental, voluntary organization of farm and ranch families united for the purpose of analyzing problems and formulating action to achieve educational improvement, economic opportunity, social advancement and thereby, to promote the national well-being.

Established in 1942, the Idaho Grower Shippers Association (IGSA) serves farmers and shippers of Idaho potatoes.

The Idaho Potato Commission is a state agency with many responsibilities, including the promotion of Idaho Potatoes.

INIAP generates and provides appropriate technologies, products, services and specialized training to contribute to sustainable development of the agricultural, agro-forestry and agro-industry. One of its programs, Programa Nacional de Raíces y Tubérculos, works with potato crop.

Uruguay's National Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) works to generate and adapt knowledge and technologies to contribute to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector and the country.

PROPAPA represents the consolidation of an operating unit of services, production and research with a strong emphasis on the potato crop.

The International Potato Center or Centro Internacional de la Papa (also known by its Spanish acronym, CIP) seeks to reduce poverty and achieve food security on a sustained basis in developing countries.

Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association (INEDA), with a combined 140 years working in the equipment industry – are passionate about the equipment industry and take great pride in looking out for the best interests of Iowa and Nebraska agricultural, construction and outdoor power equipment dealers and distributors.

Keystone Potato Producers Association (KPPA) is the processing potato producer organization for Manitoba (Canada).

The Maine Potato Board was created in 1986 by an act of the Maine Legislature for the purpose of establishing a cohesive framework for effective leadership within the potato industry.

Markem-Imaje, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Corporation, connects products and protects brands through intelligent identification, traceability and consumer engagement solutions.

McCracken is an agricultural marketing agency specializing in communications that connect farmers and their partners. They work exclusively with agribusiness, sustainability and conservation organizations across rural America.

Messe Frankfurt, Inc., based in Atlanta since 1991, is the North American subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt GmbH. It hosts top trade shows in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, driving innovation, industry growth, and global connections.

The Michigan Potato Industry Commission aims to foster and promote the potato industry in Michigan

The Midwest Food Products Association (MWFPA) is a trade association representing the food processing industry in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Established in 1905, MWFPA advocates on public policy issues, including food safety, workforce, and environmental regulations.

NACS is a global trade association dedicated to advancing convenience and fuel retailing, serves as a trusted advisor to over 1,500 retailer and 1,600 supplier members from more than 50 countries.

The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) is a trade association of more than 625 foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers, that provide products for food preparation, cooking, storage and table service.