FPAA Annual Report 2023
Annual report 2023
Anti-dumping Duties are Not the Answer to Florida Tomato Growers’ Woes
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas responds to Florida Tomato Exchange Nogales, AZ (October 25, 2023) – Anti-dumping duties will not fix what ails the Florida tomato industry, no matter how much the Florida Tomato Exchange wishes for them. That was the sentiment of public comments from the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA), [...]
Nogales Produce Pioneer Emilia Gotsis Honored as Pillar of the FPAA
(NOGALES, Ariz.) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is pleased to announce that Emilia Gotsis, founder of Omega Produce, will be honored Nov. 2, 2023, as a Pillar of the FPAA. The Pillar of the FPAA honors individuals who made a contribution to the association and industry over the course [...]
Shoppers may pay 50% more for Tomatoes if the US Puts Duties on Mexican Tomatoes, according to Arizona State University Researcher
The Florida Tomato Exchange has asked the Department of Commerce to apply duties to imported Mexican tomatoes. As part of the legal proceeding in the case, the following study from Arizona State University Researcher Tim Richards was posted to the public record. A copy of the study is available here LINK TO PDF The study [...]
Study Shows that Nearly 50,000 US Jobs Rely on Imports of Mexican Tomatoes
Texas A&M recently conducted an economic impact analysis on the Mexican tomato industry. The study, which can be found here as well, found: When adding in the indirect and induced effects generated from the movement and marketing of fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico in 2022, total economic output is estimated at $7.54 billion. A total [...]
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Invites Industry Membership from California, Texas, and New Mexico, Unveiling Southwest International Produce Expo
Tucson, AZ (July 26, 2023) - The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA), renowned for its national advocacy in the produce industry, is thrilled to announce its recent expansion into California, Texas, and New Mexico. While FPAA has been associated with the Nogales industry, the new strategy includes stakeholders who operate anywhere along the [...]
FPAA Supports Truck Electrification Grant for Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas submitted a letter supporting the Greater Nogales Santa Cruz County Port Authority's application for a truck electrification grant. The pilot program aims to transition to zero-emissions cargo movement, benefiting the environment and assessing infrastructure needs. You can read the full letter Here
FPAA Convention Transforms into Southwest International Produce Expo #SWIPE, Showcasing Industry Leaders and Educational Sessions Speakers and guests include Walmart, Ahold, Sprouts, Markon and more
The FPAA (Fresh Produce Association of the Americas) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Southwest International Produce Expo #SWIPE, set to take place from November 2nd to 4th, 2023 at the picturesque Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Arizona. This year's convention will feature a remarkable lineup of renowned retailers, buyers, growers, distributors, and [...]
Seeking Monopoly, Florida Tomato Exchange At It Again with Off-Base Claims
Duties requested by FTE would limit vine-ripened tomatoes, harm U.S. businesses, and drive up consumer prices in the face of crippling food inflation. The recent request by the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE) asking the Department of Commerce to withdraw from the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement jeopardizes the availability of the variety of tomatoes that US [...]
FPAA Signs onto Coalition Letter for CBP Staffing
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is fully supportive of S. 1253, the Securing America's Ports of Entry Act, which aims to address critical staffing shortages and improve trade and travel facilitation at ports-of-entry. The FPAA recognizes the importance of efficient border operations for the safe and timely movement of goods and people, as delays [...]