CottonPromotion.org
Title
International Forum for Cotton Promotion
Description
The International Forum for Cotton Promotion (IFCP) is a non-governmental body composed of national and international cotton industry organizations. The mission of the IFCP is to encourage increased consumer demand for cotton through the implementation of national cotton demand enhancement programs. The Forum serves as a clearinghouse for information about proven techniques of cotton promotion, best practices in retail-level communication, and cost-effective measures of boosting consumer demand.
The IFCP was established in 2000 in recognition of the need for a proactive effort on behalf of the cotton industry to increase cotton's share of domestic fiber markets at the consumer level. From a fifty-percent share of world fiber mill use in the 1980's, cotton has fallen to a market share of just under 40% in 2004. The IFCP encourages domestic demand enhancement activities that, through increasing consumption locally, can have a global impact on the cotton economy.
Since its inception, the Forum has undertaken a number of initiatives in support of its mission, including research into international fiber labeling laws, updates on ongoing national promotional programs, and presentations to various forums to increase IFCP exposure. The IFCP currently includes seventeen member organizations from thirteen countries, with Dr. Sebahattin Gazanfer serving as Chair.
Languages
English
Contact
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- Katonah NY
- United States 10536
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- +1.2122178993
