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 [...]
(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 [...]
(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 [...]
AgPlusAgTools FEB12_16
(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 [...]
AgPlusAgTools FEB05_09
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 [...]
AgPlusAgTools JAN29_FEB02
In a momentous visit, the Honorable Governor Katie Hobbs engaged in a roundtable discussion at the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) headquarters. With a panel discussion including leaders like Rod Sbragia, Walter Ram, Matt Mandel, JJ Badillo, Jose Antonio Martinez, Kyle McGrath, and James Martin, the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA) took center stage [...]
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) spent a day at the Capitol meeting with members of the Arizona Legislature! This week, FPAA made waves at the State Capitol during a series of insightful meetings with influential figures, including Governor’s Staff Jen Loredo, Billy Kovacks & Will Greene, President Warren Petersen, Sen. TJ Shope, [...]