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FPAA’s Spring Policy Summit 2022 Brings Regulators and the Fresh Produce Industry Together

Macias Saul2022-03-24T22:07:55+00:00March 23rd, 2022|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) FPAA’s Spring Policy Summit 2022 Brings Regulators and the Fresh Produce Industry Together SPS provided an opportunity to identify practical, goal-oriented outcomes for key issues facing the fresh produce industry at the [...]

New flyover ramps open for travel as work continues on SR 189

Macias Saul2022-03-23T20:35:13+00:00February 25th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Featured Story|

On behalf of FPAA President, Lance Jungmeyer: You might have noticed. As of last night, the trucks are rolling right onto I-19. The ramps connecting I-19 to SR/189 Mariposa Road are officially open, and the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas would like to congratulate all parties involved in this game-changing infrastructure development. “The State of [...]

FPAA Names Allison Moore as Executive Vice President

Macias Saul2022-01-26T22:38:11+00:00January 24th, 2022|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) FPAA Names Allison Moore as Executive Vice President NOGALES, Az. (January 24, 2022) The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has named Allison Moore as Executive Vice President, effective immediately. In [...]

ITC Reports Confirm Mexican Imports Needed to Meet Increased U.S. Consumer Demand For Cucumbers and Squash

Macias Saul2022-01-24T20:31:29+00:00January 19th, 2022|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) ITC Reports Confirm Mexican Imports Needed to Meet Increased U.S. Consumer Demand For Cucumbers and Squash NOGALES, Az. (January 19, 2022) The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recently issued reports summarizing its [...]

FPAA Celebrates the Fresh Produce Industry Essential Workers

Macias Saul2022-01-19T18:30:43+00:00December 21st, 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) FPAA Celebrates the Fresh Produce Industry Essential Workers Honoring produce workers for their dedication and commitment during the peak of the COVID pandemic NOGALES, Az. (December 20, 2021) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) hosted a breakfast event on December 15th, 2021 to honor the [...]

FPAA Welcomes New Board Members for Upcoming Term

Macias Saul2022-04-20T20:06:10+00:00November 18th, 2021|Categories: Featured Story, Home Page 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) FPAA Welcomes New Board Members for Upcoming Term FPAA announces the election of new board members after holding its 2021 annual meeting. NOGALES, Az. (November 16, 2021) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) held its annual meeting on November 4th, 2021. Attendees had the option of [...]

FPAA Signs Onto Coalition Letter for Increased CBP Staffing

Macias Saul2021-11-18T23:11:45+00:00November 18th, 2021|Categories: Featured Story|

The FPAA joined a broad group of organizations calling for increased funding for CBP officer staffing. The letter was sent to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees’ Majority and Minority leadership. The groups reiterated the need for increased funding to facilitate the movement of legitimate goods and people crossing the border: “While we are appreciative that both the [...]

2021 Member of the Year- The Essential Worker

Macias Saul2021-11-15T20:49:59+00:00October 28th, 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) 2021 Member of the Year- The Essential Worker FPAA to recognize fresh produce workers who displayed dedication and commitment during the peak the COVID19 pandemic. NOGALES, Az. (October 28, 2021) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is recognizing the commitment of those who worked [...]

Trevino Letter of Support As Chief Agriculture Negotiator FPAA Signs Onto Letter Supporting Elaine Trevino As Chief Agriculture Negotiator

Macias Saul2021-11-15T20:50:38+00:00October 21st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Story|

The FPAA signed onto a support letter along with 170 organizations as part of the Ag. Coalition supporting swift confirmation of Elaine Trevino as the next Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. View Letter Now: Trevino Letter of Support_211015

FPAA – Signs Onto ATWG Supply Chain Letter

Macias Saul2021-11-15T20:51:04+00:00October 21st, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Story|

The FPAA signed onto a letter addressed to the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group (ATWG.) The letter includes comments that will be used by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) to prepare a report for President Biden on supply chains for the industrial base View Letter Now: Agricultural Transportation Working [...]