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U.S. Dairy Statement on Luke Lindberg World Food Programme Appointment

Posted on by Rachel Ravencraft

The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council today welcomed the appointment of Luke Lindberg to serve as executive director of the United Nations’ World Food Programme.

Statement from Gregg Doud, President and CEO of NMPF:

“U.S. dairy farmers are proud to support the nutrition needs of billions worldwide, including through global food aid packages that incorporate nutrient-dense dairy ingredients. The work that Under Secretary Lindberg will lead with the World Food Programme (WFP) is instrumental in supporting those most in need. His appointment is an exceptional choice in advancing the WFP’s important mission into the future. We encourage him to incorporate additional U.S. dairy products in the Programme’s initiatives and we look forward to continuing to work alongside him in this new role.”

Statement from Krysta Harden, President and CEO of USDEC:

“While we will certainly miss Under Secretary Lindberg’s leadership at USDA, we congratulate him on this important new opportunity. The U.S. dairy community has long supported international humanitarian efforts to combat malnutrition and reach the most vulnerable among us, but we believe incorporation of dairy in these critical packages has been underutilized, particularly given the nutrient-dense nature of our products. Under Secretary Lindberg’s impressive experience and talent will be an asset in leading the World Food Programme (WFP) to a new frontier. USDEC is excited to collaborate with him in supporting WFP’s critical work around the globe and explore opportunities to increase the availability of U.S. dairy products for WFP’s humanitarian efforts.”

Joint Statement from NMPF and USDEC on Senate Confirmation of Luke Lindberg as USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

Posted on by Theresa Sweeney

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Luke Lindberg to the position USDA Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.

Statement from Gregg Doud, President and CEO of NMPF:

“We are excited to get to work with Under Secretary Lindberg, who has a proven track record of advancing American agricultural interests and will help USDA deliver results for American dairy producers and cooperatives. Mr. Lindberg’s leadership and understanding of trade policy strengthen the future of U.S. dairy. We look forward to working with Under Secretary Lindberg and the entire Trump administration to champion American dairy farmer interests, fight back on unjustified and unscientific barriers to American exports and open markets across the globe.”

Statement from Krysta Harden, President and CEO of USDEC:

“The confirmation of Luke Lindberg represents a significant win for U.S. dairy exporters and our industry’s global competitiveness. Mr. Lindberg’s experience leading trade missions and managing export initiatives position him perfectly to break down trade barriers and create pathways for American dairy to reach global consumers. Last year, U.S. dairy exports reached a historic $8.2 billion, demonstrating the tremendous global demand for American dairy products. This position is critical to advancing America’s leadership in international dairy markets. Together we can put more Made in America dairy on more overseas shelves. We are delighted to have a strong advocate for policies that enhance competitive dairy access into international markets.”