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 [...]
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) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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) – [...]
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 [...]