American Italian Food Coalition Celebrates the Work at the 50th Annual G7 Summit in Puglia, Italy

June 20, 2024

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Italian Food Coalition (AIFC) lauds the work done by world leaders in Puglia, Italy, during the 50th G7 Summit from June 13-15, 2024. The AIFC is especially pleased by to see the G7 leaders join Italy in launching the Puglia Food Security Initiative to address structural barriers to food security and build more resilient, sustainable, and productive agriculture and food systems. AIFC co-Chairs the Honorable Susan Molinari and Lucy Calautti applauded the gathering stating,

“We congratulate the work done at this year’s G7 summit in beautiful Apulia, Italy. In particular, we are encouraged by the creation of the Apulia Food Security Initiative, which serves as a reminder that by forging meaningful partnerships, we can address the most pressing global challenges and reaffirm our shared values to chart a prosperous future.”

The AIFC encourages the U.S., Italy, and other G7 nations to continue building on the important work held at this conference to address global challenges and reaffirm shared goals. 

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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.