The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking suppliers of black bean burgers to help support the demand for wholesome, high-quality products for use in USDA Foods nutrition assistance programs.<_o3a_p>

The Commodity Procurement Program's (CPP) recent review of its purchasing activities has shown additional suppliers are needed to fully support the demand for products in the department's nutrition assistance programs.<_o3a_p>

Black bean burger producers not currently participating as vendors for USDA's nutrition assistance programs are invited to contact CPP new vendor specialists at [email protected] for information on how to become an approved vendor. Producers can also visit the Become a USDA Foods Vendor webpage to start the process or find more information by visiting Selling Food to USDA on the AMS website.<_o3a_p>

AMS regularly purchases a variety of 100% domestically produced and processed commodity food products. These purchases support American agriculture by encouraging consumption of domestically produced foods. The wholesome, high-quality products purchased by USDA, collectively called USDA Foods, are delivered to schools, food banks and households in communities across the country, and are a vital component of our nation's food safety net.<_o3a_p>

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