FPAA Meets with Arizona Governor Twice Within Days
On Friday, March 7, FPAA hosted Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs for a roundtable discussion with FPAA members and the local community, about the impact that tariffs would have on the business. FPAA explained to [...]
Update on Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Deadline
On February 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it will not impose penalties or take enforcement actions against companies that fail to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report by [...]
Consumers Likely to Feel the Effects of Tariffs at the Grocery Store and in Restaurants
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 [...]
FINCEN BOI Report Mandatory Again Deadline March 21, 2025
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 [...]
FPAA Advocacy Day at the Arizona State Capitol
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 [...]
Join FPAA for Our Annual Washington, DC Advocacy Trip – April 29-30, 2025
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 [...]