The FPAA joined a coalition of 45 other groups urging CBP to maintain rail shipments through two key ports of entry. This is part of a larger initiative to ensure commercial processing at ports of entry and to reiterate the importance of trade to both countries. CBP faces greater challenges on its resources as it [...]
AgPlusAgTools DEC11_15
The FPAA continues to monitor operations at ports of entry related to commercial cargo crossings and increased pressure on border resources due to migrant crossings. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to process commercial cargo, and the FPAA reiterates how important it is to ensure that CBP has resources to continue to staff ports of [...]
USDA has issued an updated list of HTS Codes that will be updated effective on January 1, 2024. There are quite a few new organic codes that will go into effect and a lot of changes to cucumbers and tomatoes so please pay particular attention to those commodities. Please work closely with your custom house broker to [...]
AgPlusAgTools DEC04_08
The Fresh Produce Association of America (FPAA) is pleased to announce a free upcoming webinar focusing on the potential impacts of the termination of the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement. This webinar is a response to the Florida Tomato Exchange's (FTE) request for the Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes [...]
AgPlusAgTools NOV27_DEC1
Facts about the Cantaloupe Recall The U.S., Canada, and Mexico have been working closely on a recent outbreak and recall associated with cantaloupes. This close coordination to help limit the impact as much as possible ensures that impacted products are removed from the marketplace to protect public health. The product was first recalled on Nov. [...]
AgPlusAgTools NOV20_24
Tucson, AZ (November 14, 2023) - The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) proudly announced Raquel Espinoza, founder of Produce House, as the 2023 Member of the Year. The prestigious award, established in 2010, is a testament to her outstanding contributions and dedication to the association. Raquel Espinoza, recognized for her enthusiasm, solid industry [...]