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 [...]
The meetings, April 2-3, offer industry the chance to meet with regulators and peers in a productive, interactive setting (Tubac, AZ) - The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is pleased to announce its annual Spring Policy Summit, to be held on April 2nd at the renowned Tubac Golf Resort [...]
Relive the excitement of the Southwest International Produce Expo 2024, where the fresh produce industry came together for an unforgettable celebration of innovation, collaboration, and growth! 📲 Watch the full recap ⬇️
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service has finalized a pilot program for inspecting tomatoes in a super-lot for loads crossing through Nogales. The goal is to show the pilot program is successful to expand super lots to all ports of entry inspecting tomatoes. You can view the full overview of the program here. [...]
(TUCSON, AZ) — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is proud to announce the success of its second Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE), held at the beautiful JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa from November 7-9. Celebrating 55 years of industry excellence, this year’s event welcomed over 800 attendees a growth [...]
(Tucson, AZ) — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is proud to announce that Javier “JJ” Badillo has been named the 2024 Member of the Year. This award, chosen by FPAA members, honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the association and the fresh produce industry during the past year. JJ’s tireless [...]