Macias Saul, Author at FPAA

FPAA and TIPA Support Bipartisan Efforts to Maintain the Standard Definitions in 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement

Macias Saul2021-09-29T23:08:18+00:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: Home Page Featured Story, Press Releases|

For Immediate Release Contact: Lance Jungmeyer, President, FPAA lance@freshfrommexico.comor (520) 903-4314 Hector Garza, Director of Industry Relations, TIPAhector.garza@texipa.org or (956) 581-8632 FPAA and TIPA Support Bipartisan Efforts to Maintain the Standard Definitions in2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement Bipartisan Group Led by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Urges Dept. of Commerce to RejectReinterpretation of TSA and changes to the [...]

Florida Tomato Exchange Pushes to Undermine Produce Industry Norms, Drive Up Tomato Prices

Macias Saul2021-07-15T16:18:11+00:00July 15th, 2021|Categories: Home Page Featured Story|

P.O. Box 848, Nogales, AZ 85628 Ph. (520) 287-2707, Fax (520) 287-2948 For Immediate Release July 14, 2021 Contact: Lance Jungmeyer (520) 903-4314. Allison Moore (520) 247-9779 Florida Tomato Exchange Pushes to Undermine Produce Industry Norms, Drive Up Tomato Prices Consumers, buyers, and produce sellers across the U.S. face threat from political push to re-interpret [...]

Strategies and Reminders for a Smooth Grape Season

Macias Saul2021-06-24T20:05:42+00:00June 24th, 2021|Categories: Blog, News|

The FPAA, the Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have held meetings this week to discuss the ongoing grape season. The ADA has approximately 100 licensed inspectors on staff this year to assist with inspections. Additionally, the USDA has a full-time program manager on site to assist with the inspection [...]

FPAA Supports Infrastructure Grant Proposals to Boost The Fresh Produce Industry in Southern Arizona

Macias Saul2021-07-15T17:47:08+00:00June 24th, 2021|Categories: Featured Story, Home Page Featured Story, News, 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 Supports Infrastructure Grant Proposals to Boost The Fresh Produce Industry in Southern Arizona While the $134 million SR-189 Project Moves Ahead, the FPAA supports community grant proposals for Projects and [...]

Non-Tariff Barriers Impact Perishable Imports at the Mexico-US Border

Macias Saul2021-06-24T19:49:38+00:00May 5th, 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) Non-Tariff Barriers Impact Perishable Imports at the Mexico-US Border TradeLab report showcases Non-tariff measures that restrict the importation of fresh produce and how these may have significant economic effects on international trade NOGALES, [...]

With a Focus on the Future of Fresh Produce, FPAA’s Spring Policy Summit 2021 Kicks Off Monthly Webinar Series

Macias Saul2021-05-05T19:46:59+00:00May 5th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Story, News, 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) With a Focus on the Future of Fresh Produce, FPAA’s Spring Policy Summit 2021 Kicks Off Monthly Webinar Series The agenda this year included presentations on tackling trade barriers, sustainability, fair trade, [...]

Inspections and Non-Tariff Barriers on “Perishable Imports” at the Mexico-US Border: Legal Limits and Best Practices – TradeLab

Macias Saul2021-05-05T19:46:12+00:00April 27th, 2021|Categories: Studies|

To view in PDF version, click: Inspections and Non-Tariff Barriers on “Perishable Imports” at the Mexico-US Border: Legal Limits and Best Practices International Economic Law Clinic Inspections and Non-Tariff Barriers on “Perishable Imports” at the Mexico-US Border: Legal Limits and Best Practices January 14, 2021 Derek Brewer, Brien Brockback, Leon Kuntz, Tusa Rutherford, Ekaterina [...]

A 21.5 Million Box Crop Peaking in June for Sonora Grapes Exports.

Macias Saul2021-07-28T20:57:55+00:00April 12th, 2021|Categories: News|

Hermosillo Sonora, Mexico March 30th, 2021 For immediate release A 21.5 Million Box Crop Peaking in June for Sonora Grapes Exports. The Sonora Grape Growers Association (AALPUM) projects 21.5 million 18 lb. (8.2 kg) cartons to be packed and shipped between early May and mid-July, 2021. AALPUM association president Marcos Camou, AALPUM general manager Juan [...]

Spring Policy Summit 2021

Macias Saul2021-07-29T16:43:32+00:00March 24th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Uncategorized|

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 [...]

FPAA Announces Exciting Lineup for Annual Policy Summit Focused on Advancing The Imported Produce Industry

Macias Saul2021-07-29T16:39:46+00:00March 24th, 2021|Categories: 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 Announces Exciting Lineup for Annual Policy Summit Focused on Advancing The Imported Produce Industry Policy Summit 2021 Agenda to Include Presentations on Tackling Trade Barriers, Sustainability, Fair Trade, and International Relations [...]

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