About IFAVA
In 2004, the 4th International Fruit and Vegetable Symposium was
held in Auckland, New Zealand. This Symposium was the catalyst for
even greater international sharing of information on promotion
campaigns on the health benefits that fruit and vegetable
consumption can provide. Delegates pushed for the establishment of
a federation where the sharing of information and resources would
provide support for national and regional programs. The
International Fruit and Vegetable Alliance (IFAVA) was born!
The International Fruit and Vegetable Alliance exists to
encourage and foster efforts to increase the consumption of fruit
and vegetables globally for better health by supporting national
initiatives, promoting efficiencies, facilitating collaboration on
shared aims and providing global leadership. All of which is based
on sound science.
IFAVA focuses on providing support through the following key
elements:
- Global Leadership
- Scientific Clearing House
- Communication and Resource Sharing
- Fundraising Framework and Guidance
The International Fruit and Vegetables Alliance's mandate is to
support efforts to increase consumption of vegetables and fruit by
providing its members with up-to-date information and support
resources, including: research literature; surveillance and science
reviews; media relations and other communications tools; forums for
transferring success stories and sharing resources; and a "5-a-Day"
type program starter toolkit, in collaboration with the World
Health Organization (WHO). These tools will help IFAVA members
operate and communicate their shared message efficiently and
effectively.
IFAVA Board of Directors
The International Fruit and Vegetables Alliance is lead by an
internal Board of Directors, each representing programs designed to
encourage consumption of fruits and vegetables for their nation's
overall health.
- P. Dudley • New Zealand • 5+ A Day
- S. Barnat • France • "La moitié" • Aprifel
- L. DiSogra • USA • United Fresh
- E. Pivonka • USA • Fruits & Veggies-More Matters
- V. Toft • Denmark • 6 a day
- S. Lewis • Canada • Fruits and Veggies - Mix it up!™