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  DECLARATION 2021  X AIAM5’s GENERAL MEETING

Within the framework of the X General Assembly of members of the Global Alliance for the Promotion of the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables “5 A Day” (AIAM5), held virtually on November 30, 2021, attending 34 representatives from 27 national and international entities as well as full and colaborative members, from 24 countries, agreed that:

Whereas the AIAM5 Global Alliance has managed to mobilize its partners to align their activity agendas with the objectives and action plan of the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (AIFV), adopted by the United Nations.

(…) Access to the full text http://aiam5.com/resources/aiam5-congresses/2021-general-assembly/

• FINAL REPORT –  FAO/WHO International Workshop on Fruits and Vegetables 2020 in preparation for the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021

At last! It has just been published the final report of the FAO/WHO International Workshop on Fruits and Vegetables 2020, in which as you know, AIAM5 played an active role. Accessible here (only English at the moment)

This report shows the keys on the development of evidence-based, actionable recommendations for future policies, laws, regulations and programs aiming to improve F&V consumption, production and value chains.  I encourage you to read it and extract the key points that may support your strategic plans, especially, those actions that involve policy makers and strategic partners.

In addition, the three background documents that formed the basis of the discussions carried out during the workshop have been published too. Accessible only English at the moment:

• Effects of fruit and vegetable intakes on direct and indirect health outcomes
• The effectiveness of policies and programmes promoting fruits and vegetables
• Promoting sustainable and inclusive value chains for fruits and vegetables – Policy review

We trust that these documents are useful to consolidate and support the actions of your organizations and the role of the Alliance in improving food systems through the promotion of the consumption of fruits and vegetables, and the support to the primary sector to achieve the objective of one health for all

AIAM5 launchs its NEWSLETTER  to conmemorate the IYFV2021

Members have access to information on the activities of the Alliance partners in promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables, as well as relevant information on the actions of AIAM5 to create a powerful international network to promote and support efforts to increase global consumption of fruit and vegetables and make the voice of the fruit and vegetable sector heard for one health.

Access here to the first issue

Within the framework of the 9th General Assembly of members of the Global Alliance to Promote Fruits and Vegetables Consumption “5 a day” (“AIAM5”), held virtually on November the 26th 2020, attending 35 representatives from 26 national and international entities as full and colaborative members, from 22 countries, agreed that:

1. AIAM5 members support the declaration in the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly of year 2021 as the International Year of Fruit and Vegetables (IYFV).
2. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, F&V play a very relevant role in this regard, as they improved nutrition and health status due to its content in vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals, acting as protection factors for NCD and as cornerstone of the immune function
3. AIAM5 is committed and willing to work eagerly to help their member to facilitate those countries where they operate to achieve the goals of the IYFV expected to have an impact in reducing hunger and poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, improving livelihoods, and contributing to better natural resource management for a healthier and more sustainable food systems

Here the Joint Statement AIAM5 2020