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 [...]
On Friday, March 7, FPAA hosted Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs for a roundtable discussion with FPAA members and the local community, about the impact that tariffs would have on the business. FPAA explained to Gov. Hobbs how tariffs would impact distributors’ ability to manage cash flow, and thus harm the industry’s viability to be an [...]
On February 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it will not impose penalties or take enforcement actions against companies that fail to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report by the current March 21, 2025, deadline. Additionally, FinCEN intends to issue an interim final rule that would extend BOI reporting deadlines [...]
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is deeply concerned about the newly announced tariffs on fresh fruits and vegetables imported from Mexico. As American companies and bedrock employers in our communities, we are concerned this decision will negatively impact jobs, food availability and prices, and Americans’ health. Studies show that consumers have paid higher [...]
A recent court decision has reinstated the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), requiring businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Interest Report with FinCEN by March 21, 2025. On February 18, a Texas judge granted the government’s motion to stay the previous injunction that had paused the law’s enforcement. As a result, businesses must [...]
The FPAA had a highly productive day at the Arizona State Capitol for our Arizona Advocacy Day! Joined by FPAA members JJ Badillo of Fresh International, Martha Rascon of SBTA, and Griselt Cerezo of Flavor King, along with FPAA staff, the day was filled with meaningful discussions on key issues impacting our industry. The day [...]
As part of our ongoing advocacy efforts, FPAA travels annually to Washington, DC to meet with key policymakers, allied organizations, and federal agencies to discuss the issues that matter most to the fresh produce industry. These important meetings include discussions with: - Members of Congress - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - U.S. Department of [...]
The LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act was recently introduced, aiming to improve infrastructure and efficiency at land ports of entry. The FPAA has met with members in the past about these issues and continues to advocate for key improvements, including retrofitting ports with refrigerated inspection space, increasing staffing to facilitate trade, and deploying non-invasive inspection [...]