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FPAA announces the highly anticipated educational sessions at the upcoming Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE), set to take place November 7-9, 2024, in Tucson, AZ at the JW Marriott Starr Pass.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is proud to announce the association’s president, Lance Jungmeyer, has been selected to join the newly created Seasonal and Perishable Agricultural Products Advisory Committee by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).

The hottest ticket in the Desert returns in 2024, the Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE), brought to you by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas. In its second year, the event is only getting bigger in terms of booths, retail engagement, and grower/shipper participation.

During a recent winter tomato season characterized by poor weather, very limited shipments, and record pricing of $40-plus per carton, Florida’s tomato sector nonetheless continued to claim that “U.S. growers’ prices are being suppressed.”

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has just concluded a successful Spring Policy Summit. This gathering that brought together over 100 key players to delve into the complexities of US, Mexico, and Canada trade and agricultural practices.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas’ annual Spring Policy Summit on April 3, 2024, at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa promises to be a must-attend gathering for industry leaders, policy makers, and experts, focusing on the trade environments of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The Arizona State Senate is the latest in a strong line of defenders fighting to protect Arizona businesses and American consumers of fresh tomatoes.

FPAA is finalizing an exciting agenda for the 2024 Spring Policy Summit, a vital forum for government officials and professionals in the produce industry to talk about key issues impacting the trade of fresh produce.

In order to expand its national reach and influence, the FPAA has added the services of industry veterans John Toner and Phil Gruszka as Business Development Directors.

FPAA is pleased to announce that the North American Produce Food Safety Working Group (NAPFSWG) will be part of the upcoming FPAA Spring Policy Summit, scheduled to take place on April 3, 2024, at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa in Tubac, Arizona.