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Sinema Discusses Tomato Suspension Agreement, Fair & Free Trade with Fresh Produce Association

Macias Saul2022-07-08T18:53:15+00:00May 31st, 2022|Categories: Featured Story, Press Releases|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2022 CONTACT: Pablo Sierra-Carmona Press@sinema.senate.gov 202-224-4521 Sinema Discusses Tomato Suspension Agreement, Fair & Free Trade with Fresh Produce Association Senator worked to fix the Tomato Suspension Agreement in 2019, which protects Arizona farmers, jobs, and cross-border trade WASHINGTON – Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema discussed the Tomato Suspension Agreement and free and [...]

Statement about Texas-Mexico Border Issues

Macias Saul2022-05-31T22:47:23+00:00April 19th, 2022|Categories: Featured Story|

After more than a week and significant harm to U.S. businesses and the food supply chain, the Governor of Texas ceased the duplicative inspections on trucks leaving U.S. ports of entry along the Texas/Mexico border after signing agreements with the four Mexican states that border Texas. Many of our members reported trucks were stuck in line [...]

FPAA & TIPA Help Translate Spanish Comments for FSMA Ag Water

Macias Saul2022-04-11T17:38:24+00:00March 29th, 2022|Categories: Featured Story, Press Releases|

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 [...]

Grape 2022 Press Conference RECAP

Macias Saul2022-03-29T19:30:31+00:00March 24th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Featured Story|

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 [...]

FPAA’s Spring Policy Summit 2022 Brings Regulators and the Fresh Produce Industry Together

Macias Saul2022-03-24T22:07:55+00:00March 23rd, 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) 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 [...]

New flyover ramps open for travel as work continues on SR 189

Macias Saul2022-03-23T20:35:13+00:00February 25th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Featured Story|

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 [...]

FPAA Names Allison Moore as Executive Vice President

Macias Saul2022-01-26T22:38:11+00:00January 24th, 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) 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 [...]

ITC Reports Confirm Mexican Imports Needed to Meet Increased U.S. Consumer Demand For Cucumbers and Squash

Macias Saul2022-01-24T20:31:29+00:00January 19th, 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) 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 [...]

FPAA Celebrates the Fresh Produce Industry Essential Workers

Macias Saul2022-01-19T18:30:43+00:00December 21st, 2021|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) 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 [...]

FPAA Welcomes New Board Members for Upcoming Term

Macias Saul2022-04-20T20:06:10+00:00November 18th, 2021|Categories: Featured Story, Home Page 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) 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 [...]

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