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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 [...]

Produce Industry Veteran Walter Ram Named FPAA 2021 Pillar of the Industry

Macias Saul2021-11-03T16:54:06+00:00November 2nd, 2021|Categories: 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) Produce Industry Veteran Walter Ram Named FPAA 2021 Pillar of the Industry The FPAA selects Walter Ram of Giumarra Companies as recipient of the award for his many contributions and dedication to the fresh produce industry. NOGALES, Az. (November 2, 2021) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas [...]

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 [...]

52nd Nogales Fresh Produce Convention and Golf Tournament

Macias Saul2021-10-26T18:02:25+00:00October 26th, 2021|Categories: 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) 52nd Nogales Fresh Produce Convention and Golf Tournament Celebrating 52 years of tradition, the FPAA’s signature event will feature educational sessions, networking events, awards, golf and more! NOGALES, Az. (October [...]

FPAA and TIPA Support Bipartisan Efforts to Maintain the Standard Definitions in 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement

Macias Saul2021-09-29T23:08:18+00:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: Home Page Featured Story, Press Releases|

For Immediate Release Contact: Lance Jungmeyer, President, FPAA lance@freshfrommexico.comor (520) 903-4314 Hector Garza, Director of Industry Relations, TIPAhector.garza@texipa.org or (956) 581-8632 FPAA and TIPA Support Bipartisan Efforts to Maintain the Standard Definitions in2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement Bipartisan Group Led by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Urges Dept. of Commerce to RejectReinterpretation of TSA and changes to the [...]

FPAA Supports Infrastructure Grant Proposals to Boost The Fresh Produce Industry in Southern Arizona

Macias Saul2021-07-15T17:47:08+00:00June 24th, 2021|Categories: Featured Story, Home Page Featured Story, News, 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 Supports Infrastructure Grant Proposals to Boost The Fresh Produce Industry in Southern Arizona While the $134 million SR-189 Project Moves Ahead, the FPAA supports community grant proposals for Projects and [...]

Non-Tariff Barriers Impact Perishable Imports at the Mexico-US Border

Macias Saul2021-06-24T19:49:38+00:00May 5th, 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) Non-Tariff Barriers Impact Perishable Imports at the Mexico-US Border TradeLab report showcases Non-tariff measures that restrict the importation of fresh produce and how these may have significant economic effects on international trade NOGALES, [...]

With a Focus on the Future of Fresh Produce, FPAA’s Spring Policy Summit 2021 Kicks Off Monthly Webinar Series

Macias Saul2021-05-05T19:46:59+00:00May 5th, 2021|Categories: Blog, Featured Story, News, 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) With a Focus on the Future of Fresh Produce, FPAA’s Spring Policy Summit 2021 Kicks Off Monthly Webinar Series The agenda this year included presentations on tackling trade barriers, sustainability, fair trade, [...]

FPAA Announces Exciting Lineup for Annual Policy Summit Focused on Advancing The Imported Produce Industry

Macias Saul2021-07-29T16:39:46+00:00March 24th, 2021|Categories: 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 Announces Exciting Lineup for Annual Policy Summit Focused on Advancing The Imported Produce Industry Policy Summit 2021 Agenda to Include Presentations on Tackling Trade Barriers, Sustainability, Fair Trade, and International Relations [...]

Tomato Week 2021 Provides Industry Partners With The Latest Data on Tomatoes

Macias Saul2021-07-28T20:54:13+00:00March 19th, 2021|Categories: Press Releases, Studies|

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) Tomato Week 2021 Provides Industry Partners With The Latest Data on Tomatoes The Fresh Produce Association of The Americas Launches New Webinar Series focused on fresh imported tomatoes from Mexico NOGALES, Az. (March [...]