A new Food Traceability Rule Training for the Food Industry manual is now available from the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). The curriculum is intended to help covered firms better understand FDA’s Food Traceability Rule, including applicable recordkeeping requirements, traceability data across the supply chain, and how to develop a Traceability Plan. The training is geared [...]
(Tubac, Arizona) — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is excited to announce one of the featured sessions for its upcoming Annual Spring Policy Summit on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Tubac Resort. Attendees will hear from leading trade experts during the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) Roundup, a timely discussion focused [...]
Dear Members of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, By now you have seen the news that the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against the IEEPA tariffs, including those 25% tariffs paid briefly in 2025 on produce from Mexico. FPAA earlier this year filed a suit on behalf of members in the Court of International [...]
(Tubac, Arizona) - The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) will once again convene industry and government leadership at its Annual Spring Policy Summit, where members and stakeholders gather for high-level dialogue on the most pressing trade and policy issues impacting fresh produce. Designed to “bring Washington to you,” the Spring Policy Summit creates [...]
800+ attendees gather in Tucson for FPAA’s premier January event (Tucson, AZ) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) proudly held its much anticipated follow up SouthWest International Produce Expo (SWIPE 2026), marking a milestone year for the event with record-breaking attendance and heightened engagement across the North American fresh produce supply chain. [...]
Southwest International Produce Expo tackles high-impact topics with industry leaders. TUCSON, AZ – Attendees at the Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE) will learn from the industry’s best and brightest at its educational session programming. SWIPE educational sessions tackle some of the most important topics affecting the global produce supply chain today, including preparation for black-swan [...]
Tubac, AZ (November 4, 2025)— The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) proudly announced Gonzalo Avila, CEO of Malena Produce, as the 2025 FPAA Member of the Year during its Annual Meeting held on November 4, at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa. The Member of the Year Award represents one of the association’s [...]
TUCSON, AZ – Some people love to network. Others find it awkward or even exhausting. No matter which type of produce industry pro you are, the Southwest International Produce Expo is designed to be a refreshing place to connect and conduct business. The event, better known as SWIPE, is redefining how trade show business gets [...]
TUCSON, AZ – Ready to heat up your business game under the Arizona sun? Registration is now open for SWIPE 2026 taking place January 22-24, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. “There’s nothing like the energy at SWIPE. It’s where business gets done, ideas get exchanged, and relationships that drive real growth are built,” says Raquel Espinoza [...]
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs released a statement addressing the withdrawal from the Tomato Suspension Agreement, highlighting the serious economic risks to Arizona’s supply chains, workforce, and consumers. The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas supports Governor Hobbs’ leadership on this issue and encourages members to READ HER FULL STATEMENT.