AMERICAN INDIAN FOODS

The American Indian Foods program revitalizes food economies in Indian Country through tailored branding support and diversified market options for all trademarked products made and produced by American Indians. Producers engaged in the AIF program elevate the narrative of vibrant and resilient food economies by raising awareness of Indian Country’s food products on both the domestic and international scale.

ABOUT AIF

The American Indian Foods (AIF) program, established by the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) in 1998 under a contract with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, serves as a platform for American Indian food businesses to promote their products and share Tribal cultures globally. Many of these products are still harvested using traditional methods that have been practiced for centuries.

The AIF program offers services to support American Indian and Alaska Native agribusiness owners and entrepreneurs, providing opportunities and resources at every stage of market development and export expansion.

VISIT THE AIF WEBSITE

TRADEMARK

PROGRAM OFFERINGS

The AIF export program offers members an opportunity to showcase their products at trade shows held around the world.

EXPORT PROGRAM

Display the AIF Trademark logo on your marketing material and gain access to marketing support and educational opportunities.

RETAIL PARTNERSHIP

The USDA’s MPPTA program ensures that Native producers have access to robust technical assistance to support project development and success.

MPPTA INITIATIVE

TRADEMARK

The American Indian Foods program, manages and administers the Made/Produced by American Indians trademark. Developed in 1991, the trademark was created to protect Indian producers and consumers from fake and falsely advertised Indian-made products. Additionally, the Rege[N]ation pledge and seal is exclusively available to American Indian and Alaskan Native agriculturalists—from farmers, ranchers to harvesters and foragers.