Vision Statement
Provide knowledge and innovative technologies that lead to new and expanded market opportunities for United States agriculture

Mission Statement
To enhance the economic viability and competitiveness of U.S. agriculture by maintaining the quality of harvested agricultural commodities or otherwise enhancing their marketability, meeting consumer needs, developing environmentally friendly and efficient processing concepts, and expanding domestic and global market opportunities through the development of value-added food and nonfood products and processes.

Research Components

• Quality Characterization, Preservation, and Enhancement 
• New Processes, New Uses, and Value-Added Foods and Biobased Products