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 [...]
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 [...]
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 working [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Produce Industry Veteran Bill Sykes named FPAA 2022 Pillar of the Industry The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has selected William (Bill) Sykes of The Sykes Company as recipient of the Pillar of the Industry award for his many contributions and dedication to the fresh produce industry. NOGALES, Az. (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) – 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 Hosts Meeting with Congressman Greg Stanton NOGALES, Az. (07/08/22) – On Thursday, June 7, the FPAA hosted a business roundtable meeting with Rep. Greg Stanton. After earlier visiting Customs and Border [...]
P.O. Box 848, Nogales, AZ 85628 Ph. (520) 287-2707, Fax (520) 287-2948 Contact: Lance Jungmeyer (lance@freshfrommexico.com) or Allison Moore (amoore@freshfrommexico.com) Governor Abbott: Reconsider State DPS Produce Inspections to Help Feed Texas Families, Save Texas Jobs Fresh Produce Association of the Americas issues Statement About Texas DPS Truck Inspections April 11, 2022 Over $9 billion dollars’ worth [...]
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 Announces 2022 Exciting Spring Policy Summit Agenda The one-day event will include presentations on some of the most important topics for the fresh produce industry. NOGALES, Az. (February 3, 2022) – [...]