21—52.1(159) Definitions.

1. 1. A perishable item derived from an agricultural commodity, or processed from an agricultural commodity, that is fit for human consumption.

2. 2. Honey produced from bees in a managed beehive.

   “Honey product” means a product where honey is a principal ingredient. For purposes of this definition, a product shall be considered to have honey as a principal ingredient if the product contains at least 50 percent honey by weight.

   “Iowa farm” means land in this state used to produce an agricultural commodity.

   “Member” means a person who has applied for and been accepted to participate in the choose Iowa promotional program.

   “Process” means to prepare a food item in a manner that allows it to be fit for human consumption.

   “Processor” is a membership classification that means a person preparing a food item in a manner that allows it to be fit for human consumption.

   “Producer” is a membership classification that means a person growing, raising, or harvesting agricultural commodities in the state of Iowa.

   “Retailer” is a membership classification that means a person engaged in the business of selling agricultural products to consumers, including food service and restaurants.

   “Supporting organization” is a membership classification that means a person, unified group, association, or business supporting the efforts of the choose Iowa promotional program.

   “Wholesaler/distributor” is a membership classification that means a person engaged in the business of selling or distributing agricultural products to retailers or institutions.

“Department” means the Iowa department of agriculture and land stewardship.

“Food item” means any of the following:

[ARC 6552C, IAB 10/5/22, effective 11/9/22; ARC 7037C, IAB 5/31/23, effective 7/5/23]