For Immediate Release Contact:Lance Jungmeyer, President, FPAAlance@freshfrommexico.com or (520) 903-4314 Hector Garza, Director of Industry Relations, TIPA hector.garza@texipa.orgor(956)581-8632 FPAA & TIPA Help Translate Spanish Comments for FSMA Ag Water NOGALES, Az. (03/29/22) - As one of the arguably most important inputs in growing fresh produce, having a company’s comments heard on the proposed FSMA Produce Safety [...]
Below you will find a recap of the 2022 Grape Press conference hosted by AALPUM. Please reach out with any questions. GRAPE UPDATES: Items to Note The data below represents potential crop estimates for ALL markets, including all export markets and domestic shipments All information presented reflects production from the State of Sonora. This includes the [...]
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) FPAA’s Spring Policy Summit 2022 Brings Regulators and the Fresh Produce Industry Together SPS provided an opportunity to identify practical, goal-oriented outcomes for key issues facing the fresh produce industry at the [...]
On behalf of FPAA President, Lance Jungmeyer: You might have noticed. As of last night, the trucks are rolling right onto I-19. The ramps connecting I-19 to SR/189 Mariposa Road are officially open, and the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas would like to congratulate all parties involved in this game-changing infrastructure development. “The State of [...]
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) University of Arizona Publishes U.S. Cucumber Supply Report The UA College of Agriculture & Life Sciences report showcases a detailed overview of cucumber supply in the U.S. NOGALES, Az. (January 26, 2022) [...]
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) FPAA Names Allison Moore as Executive Vice President NOGALES, Az. (January 24, 2022) The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has named Allison Moore as Executive Vice President, effective immediately. In [...]
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) ITC Reports Confirm Mexican Imports Needed to Meet Increased U.S. Consumer Demand For Cucumbers and Squash NOGALES, Az. (January 19, 2022) The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recently issued reports summarizing its [...]
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) FPAA Celebrates the Fresh Produce Industry Essential Workers Honoring produce workers for their dedication and commitment during the peak of the COVID pandemic NOGALES, Az. (December 20, 2021) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) hosted a breakfast event on December 15th, 2021 to honor the [...]
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) FPAA Welcomes New Board Members for Upcoming Term FPAA announces the election of new board members after holding its 2021 annual meeting. NOGALES, Az. (November 16, 2021) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) held its annual meeting on November 4th, 2021. Attendees had the option of [...]
The FPAA joined a broad group of organizations calling for increased funding for CBP officer staffing. The letter was sent to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees’ Majority and Minority leadership. The groups reiterated the need for increased funding to facilitate the movement of legitimate goods and people crossing the border: “While we are appreciative that both the [...]