The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) announced on June 20 that it has opened an office in London, within the premises of the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA). The move marks both IFA’s return to London where it was originally established in 1927, and the establishment of a dual presence for the association in both London and Paris. IFA has been headquartered in Paris since 1957 and retains its Paris office.
“IFA has been a UK registered company since its inception in 1927, and the establishment of this office will enable us to become a dual-centered organization, while retaining our strong, experienced employee base in Paris,” said Alzbeta Klein, IFA CEO and Director General. “GAFTA and IFA have complementary offerings, and I believe our two industries will also benefit from this closer association.”
“GAFTA and IFA are both members of the International Agrifood Network (IAFN) and have worked together for many years on UN-focused work to ensure global food security remains a vital priority for policymakers,” said Jaine Chisholm Caunt OBE, GAFTA Director General. “I am sure that this new development will enable further fruitful opportunities for collaborative activities, which will benefit all our members.”