HTS Code Updates on Cucumbers, Chili Peppers, Squash, Grapes and more
The USDA regularly updates an excel spreadsheet with new HTS codes for agriculture commodities. Linked below the is latest list that is effective as of January 1, 2023. Previous additions to the list included [...]
FPAA Announces 54th Annual Convention with Exciting New Southwest International Produce Expo
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) will be celebrating its 54th Annual Fresh Produce Convention and Golf Tournament under a new name and a new location. The FPAA is excited to welcome [...]
FPAA Signs Congressional Rail Labor Letter to Avert Nationwide Rail Strike
FPAA signed on to the letter in concern of the potential for a devastating nationwide rail strike in early December and call on Congress to ensure this worst-case scenario is averted. A rail stoppage [...]
FPAA Members Name Matt Mandel as Member of the Year
During the annual meeting of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) on November 1st, the association’s president, Lance Jungmeyer, presented the FPAA Member of the Year Award to Matt Mandel from SunFed. [...]
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 [...]