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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

Macias Saul2023-08-15T22:09:16+00:00June 23rd, 2023|Categories: Blog, Featured Story, Home Page Featured Story, News, Press Releases|

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

Macias Saul2023-08-15T19:28:51+00:00June 19th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Featured Story, Home Page Featured Story, News, Press Releases|

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 Formalizes National Advocacy Efforts in New Membership Structure

Macias Saul2023-06-19T22:35:19+00:00February 24th, 2023|Categories: Featured Story, News, Press Releases|

Image credit : Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) members met to move forward with a newly adopted dues and membership structure that addresses the ongoing work of the FPAA on a national basis. The new structure also maintains existing state and local level services in Arizona with [...]

FPAA Gears Up for 2023 Annual Spring Policy Summit

Macias Saul2023-06-19T22:36:48+00:00December 27th, 2022|Categories: Featured Story, News, Press Releases|

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is assembling the 2023 Spring Policy Summit, a two-day event that will take place on March 14-15 at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa in Tubac, Arizona. This event, which focuses on policies and regulations that impact importation of fresh produce from Mexico, has a substantiated history [...]

FPAA Announces 54th Annual Convention with Exciting New Southwest International Produce Expo

Macias Saul2023-02-24T18:45:30+00:00December 7th, 2022|Categories: Featured Story, News, Press Releases|

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) will be celebrating its 54th Annual Fresh Produce Convention and Golf Tournament under a new name and a new location. The FPAA is excited to welcome the industry to the FPAA Convention now known as the Southwest International Produce Expo #SWIPE. The event will be held at Loews [...]

FPAA Members Name Matt Mandel as Member of the Year

Macias Saul2023-06-19T22:45:44+00:00November 15th, 2022|Categories: News, Press Releases|

During the annual meeting of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) on November 1st, the association’s president, Lance Jungmeyer, presented the FPAA Member of the Year Award to Matt Mandel from SunFed. The Member of the Year is nominated by FPAA members and is defined as someone who goes above and beyond in [...]

FPAA Team Member Honored by Industry Publication

Macias Saul2022-11-07T17:16:24+00:00October 31st, 2022|Categories: Featured Story, Home Page Featured Story, News, Press Releases|

Allison Moore, Executive Vice-President of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA), was recognized as part of the 2022 Packer 25. The Packer 25 is an annual tribute to 25 leaders across the fresh produce industry. Now in its 18th year, The Packer sheds light on 25 inspiring people who are moving the produce [...]

FPAA Announces New Communications Team Member, Saul Macias

Macias Saul2022-10-27T20:50:02+00:00October 27th, 2022|Categories: Featured Story, Home Page Featured Story, Press Releases|

Saul Macias is the newcomer to the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas. He joins the team as the Communications Coordinator. Standing behind the organization’s purpose and mission, Macias will continue to heighten the FPAA’s communication efforts with members, industry fellows, and the public. “We are excited to add Saul to our team and look forward [...]

FPAA Applauds USTR for Rejecting Florida 301 Petition

Macias Saul2022-11-07T17:12:22+00:00October 24th, 2022|Categories: Featured Story, Home Page Featured Story, News, Press Releases|

Decision Helps Shield American Consumers From Food Inflation The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas applauds the U.S. Trade Representative for rejecting the Section 301 Trade Investigation petition from the Florida Congressional delegation. “The claim was meritless from the onset,” said Lance Jungmeyer, President of Nogales, Ariz.-based FPAA. “USTR absolutely made the right decision to [...]

Rubio and Scott Trade Petition Is All Politics and Ignores the Facts: Mexican Fresh Produce has Grown Because of Improved Varieties and the Commitment to Reducing Water and Chemical Use

Macias Saul2022-10-19T02:08:43+00:00September 10th, 2022|Categories: Featured Story, Press Releases|

P.O. Box 848, Nogales, AZ 85628 Ph. (520) 287-2707, Fax (520) 287-2948 For Immediate Release Contact: Lance Jungmeyer (lance@freshfrommexico.com) or Allison Moore (amoore@freshfrommexico.com) Rubio and Scott Trade Petition Is All Politics and Ignores the Facts: Mexican Fresh Produce has Grown Because of Improved Varieties and the Commitment to Reducing Water and Chemical Use NOGALES, Az. (09/9/22) [...]