AgPlus Ag Tools Reports – Weekly & Daily (Feb 19- Feb 23, 2024)
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New Organic Rules Effective March 19, 2024
As a reminder, the U.S. Department of Agriculture published final rules on the Strengthening Organic Enforcement Act on January 19, 2023. The compliance deadline for the rule is March 19, 2024. This rule could mean that importers and others in the supply chain need to be organically certified that were not required to be certified before March [...]
Arizona Representatives Ciscomani and Stanton Propose Legislation to Improve CBP Hiring Process
Congressman Ciscomani and Congressman Stanton, both of AZ, have introduced bipartisan legislation that would address some of the delays and challenges with hiring for Customs and Border Protection officers. The FPAA has worked closely with the Arizona delegation on ways to improve the hiring process and ways to bring more CBP staff to ports of entry. The [...]
FPAA Expands National Outreach – Toner Insights and Gruszka Consulting Bring Experience and Vast Contact Network
(Nogales, AZ) - In order to expand its national reach and influence, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has added the services of industry veterans John Toner and Phil Gruszka as Business Development Directors. “FPAA is the home for distributors of fresh fruits and vegetables from Mexico, no matter whether a company crosses [...]
North American Produce Food Safety Working Group to Convene at FPAA Spring Policy Summit 2024
(Tubac, Arizona) - The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is pleased to announce that the North American Produce Food Safety Working Group (NAPFSWG) will be part of the upcoming FPAA Spring Policy Summit, scheduled to take place on April 3, 2024, at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa in Tubac, Arizona. Initially conceptualized [...]
AgPlus Ag Tools Reports – Weekly & Daily (Feb 12- Feb 16, 2024)
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FPAA Hosts Governor Katie Hobbs for Discussions on Produce Industry, Tomatoes and Border Infrastructure
(Nogales, AZ) - In a landmark visit, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) was honored to host the Honorable Governor Katie Hobbs at its headquarters for a roundtable discussion. The visit, which included a panel discussion with leaders in the produce industry, brought to light vital topics such as the effort to preserve [...]
AgPlus Ag Tools Reports – Weekly & Daily (Feb 5- Feb 9, 2024)
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FPAA Announces the Spring Policy Summit 2024, Unveiling Key Topics
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is excited to announce the date for the 2024 Spring Policy Summit, a key one-day event set to take place on April 3, 2024, at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa in Tubac, Arizona. Dedicated to cultivating meaningful discussions surrounding policies and regulations impacting the importation of [...]
AgPlus Ag Tools Reports – Weekly & Daily (Jan 29 – Feb 2, 2024)
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