Food Safety is important to everyone- but it’s especially important for you. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Food and Drug Administration have prepared this booklet. It is designed to provide practical guidance on how to reduce your risk of foodborne [...]
On Nov. 8, FPAA attended and sponsored a luncheon with Governor Doug Ducey and Mexican Ambassador Geronimo Gutierrez. The lunch was hosted by the Arizona-Mexico Commission, and featured presentations from Ducey and Gutierrrez, and a Q&A moderated by Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University. Prior to the meeting, FPAA met with representatives of Farmers for [...]
We are very proud to present the salad bar donation to Patagonia Elementary School and Union High School, along with Santa Cruz Center (Community College). The salad bar donations allow students daily access to healthy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long. Many school districts are unable to afford the basic equipment needed to provide [...]
We would like to congratulate this year’s honorees James and Sylvia Chamberlain! James and Sylvia Chamberlain were recognized for the Pillar of the FPAA Award at the 49th Annual Nogales Produce Convention. James and Sylvia have not only created one of the largest and most renowned fresh produce distributors in the area, the family has also [...]
More than 800 people attended the 49th Annual Nogales Produce Convention on Nov. 2-4. The convention opened on Thursday morning with Educational Sessions that included a variety of speakers from marketing to technology. We also incorporated our first ever NAFTA Panel which was informative and insightful. Later that evening we kicked off the Nogales Produce Convention [...]
More than 150 people participated in this event. Attendees had the opportunity to sample appetizers, learn about different dishes and taste the fresh produce incorporated in the recipes. Guests also enjoyed music while talking with the various chefs and guests. Chefs from Arizona and Mexico took center stage as they incorporated the flavors of fresh produce [...]
Convention Registration/Packet Pick-Up: Thursday, Nov. 2 from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM at the Otero House at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa Transportation Details: Thursday, November 2- Shuttle Service at Holiday Inn (Nogales) and Garrett’s Supermarket (Rio Rico) parking lot from 5:45PM-12:30AM (every 30 mins) Friday, November 3- Valet parking service Concerned about what you’ll [...]
Michael Vesley of Jewel-Osco named the 2017 Mango Retailer of the Year The National Mango Board (NMB) named Michael Vesely of Jewel-Osco as the 2017 Mango Retailer of the Year. The award was announced during the NMB’s Annual Mango Industry Reception on October 20, 2017 during PMA’s Fresh Summit Convention & Expo in Orlando, FL. Present [...]
Wow! I can’t believe we’re almost there. Autumn is in the air and produce is starting to move, which means it’s time for FPAA’s Fall Convention, and we have a great lineup in store for you. From networking to golf to cuisine to education, there really is something for everyone. Let me walk you through what we’ve [...]
