The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has joined a broad coalition of U.S. business groups in signing a letter to Senate Appropriations leaders urging full U.S. funding for the OECD, ILO, FAO, and WTO. These organizations play a critical role in shaping global standards that impact U.S. agriculture, trade, and competitiveness. The letter [...]
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 [...]
Annual report 2025
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 [...]
Along with other industry trade associations, the FPAA has signed on to a letter to President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The letter seeks to prevent and eliminate tariffs between the three countries, especially in fresh produce. You can read the full letter ⬇️ Below is an excerpt [...]
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.
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