52nd Nogales Produce Convention & Golf Tournament – Sponsorship Opportunities
52nd Nogales Produce Convention & Golf Tournament - Sponsorship Opportunities Register for the 52nd Nogales Produce Convention & Golf Tournament
Inspections and Non-Tariff Barriers on “Perishable Imports” at the Mexico-US Border: Legal Limits and Best Practices
TradeLab / University of Arizona January 2021 TradeLab Report - Inspections and Non-Tariff Barriers on “Perishable Imports” at the Mexico-US Border: Legal Limits and Best Practices
Spring Policy Summit 2021
The FPAA is excited to announce our Virtual Spring Policy Summit coming up in April 2021! You heard the rumblings during Tomato Week 2021, and we are excited to share the details of this three-day event with you now. Spring Policy Summit 2021 (#SPS21) is focused on some of the most important topics for the fresh [...]
In Memory of Robert R. Hathaway
Our deepest condolences go out to the friends and family of Robert R. “Bob” Hathaway who passed away on March 13. Bob was a former leader of the West Mexico Vegetable Distributors Association, now known as the FPAA. He was awarded the Pillar of the FPAA Award in 2013 for all his of hard work in [...]
Tomato Week 2021
You have been hearing the buzz about our upcoming FPAA online event series: Tomato Week. I am excited to announce that registration is now open for all events during Tomato Week 2021! Join us for all the latest on tomatoes! Please see below for more details, registration links, and a sneak peak. March 9th [...]
Tomato Suspension Agreement Webinar Resources
On February 18, 2021 FPAA, Coogan & Martin, AMHPAC, and CAADES hosted the Tomato Suspension Agreement Webinar where attendees had the opportunity to review the Tomato Suspension Agreement and the requirements to help companies ensure they were in compliance with the agreement. Attendees had the opportunity ask questions and for clarification on items listed on the agreement. Thank you [...]
COVID19 Information & Resources
Vaccine Status - Arizona Due to there being a limited supply of vaccines, there is a phased approach to distribution. At this time, select Arizona counties have begun Prioritized Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine prioritization, which includes education and childcare workers, protective services occupations, and adults 75 and older. Produce & agriculture workers are also [...]
Thanksgiving Message from the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
Dear Members, November is a month of change. The changing of the leaves, the changing of the weather, the changes we see around our communities as our winter produce season starts to get busier and busier. As the days noticeably get shorter, workdays get noticeably longer and more hectic as the boxes of fresh fruits and [...]
Produce Pre-Season COVID-19 Testing Blitz
The Mariposa Community Health Center has entered into an agreement with Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute to provide SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) testing, utilizing a simple saliva collection method for our community. When November 10th, 12th, &, 13th @ Desert Shadows Middle School Time All sites will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm Where 340 Boulevard Del Rey David, Nogales Az [...]