FPAA Signs Letter Calling for Congress to Avert Rail Service Shutdown
The FPAA joined 193 agriculture groups under the Ag Transportation Working Group (ATWG) calling for swift action from Congress to help avert a rail strike. The ATWG wrote, “A strike or lockout combined with existing [...]
FPAA Team Member Honored by Industry Publication
Allison Moore, Executive Vice-President of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA), was recognized as part of the 2022 Packer 25. The Packer 25 is an annual tribute to 25 leaders across the [...]
FPAA Applauds USTR for Rejecting Florida 301 Petition
Decision Helps Shield American Consumers From Food Inflation The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas applauds the U.S. Trade Representative for rejecting the Section 301 Trade Investigation petition from the Florida Congressional delegation. “The [...]
Produce Industry Veteran Bill Sykes named FPAA 2022 Pillar of the Industry
Produce Industry Veteran Bill Sykes named FPAA 2022 Pillar of the Industry The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has selected William (Bill) Sykes of The Sykes Company as recipient of the Pillar of [...]
U.S. Department of Commerce – Box Weight Chart Update.SEPT 2021
Last week, the U.S. Department Commerce authorized new approved types of containers and box weights for tomatoes that modify the previous Tomato Box Weight Chart. Please see the attached New box weight chart with these [...]
Strategies and Reminders for a Smooth Grape Season
The FPAA, the Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have held meetings this week to discuss the ongoing grape season. The ADA has approximately 100 licensed inspectors on staff [...]