Senator Mark Kelly issued a statement warning that new tariffs on Mexican tomatoes will raise food prices and cost Arizona jobs. He called the move a “billion-dollar tax on working families” and urged the administration to reverse the decision. The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas supports Senator Kelly’s efforts. Read Full Statement Here [...]
If tomatoes become the next eggs, consumers will pay more, and US jobs and economic development will suffer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 14, 2025 The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is disappointed the Department of Commerce has terminated the Tomato Suspension Agreement (TSA). The agreement has been an important tool in protecting over [...]
The FPAA and members like SunFed and NatureSweet speak out in today’s Washington Post about the damaging impact of ending the Tomato Suspension Agreement. Read more: https://conta.cc/4lYEHwU
The FPAA is concerned that American consumers will have to pay significantly more for their preferred vine-ripened, specialty and roma tomatoes if duties of 20.91% go into place July 14 on U.S. importers of Mexican tomatoes, after a recent action from the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce). Tomatoes sold in the U.S. from Mexico are [...]
(Tubac, AZ) — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) recently brought together industry leaders, experts, and partners for its annual Spring Policy Summit, a two-day event full of meaningful conversations about the key challenges and opportunities facing the produce industry today. The summit kicked off with a conversation about social responsibility and how [...]
Register Now for the FPAA Spring Policy & North American Produce Food Safety Summits Spring is here and so is one of the most important events for the fresh produce industry! Industry members are invited to Tubac, AZ, on April 2-3 for two days of engaging discussions, valuable networking, and the [...]
Major topics include Trade, USMCA, Social Responsibility, Ag Water Rule and more (Tubac, AZ) - The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is finalizing plans for the 2025 Spring Policy Summit (SPS) & Food Safety Summit, set to take place on April 2-3, 2025, at the Tubac Golf Resort & [...]
FDA Announces Extension for Food Traceability Rule Compliance Date The FDA intends to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months to ensure full coordination across supply chains. The extension allows additional time for stakeholders to implement required traceability recordkeeping measures effectively, ultimately enhancing food safety and public health. If you [...]
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) Director of Operations and Foreign Affairs, Georgina Felix, participated in the Enza Zan annual sales meeting. During the event, the Director emphasized the importance of collaboration between seed producers and the fresh produce industry to drive innovation and sustainability. Key insights were shared on market trends, regulatory [...]
With the recent changes in tariffs on goods from Mexico, more companies are looking into claiming USMCA/T-MEC preferential treatment. To assist with compliance, CBP has shared a variety of free public resources, including fact sheets, webinars, videos, and more—available in both English and Spanish. ⬇️ We encourage you to explore these materials to ensure your [...]