Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

FPAA Gears Up for 2025 Spring Policy Summit & Food Safety Summit in Tubac, AZ   

February 26, 2025 Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is finalizing plans for the 2025 Spring Policy Summit (SPS) & Food Safety Summit, set to take place on April 2-3, 2025, at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa in Tubac, Arizona. These key industry events are an important way for the produce industry and experts in government operations to have two days of insightful discussions on trade and regulatory issues impacting fresh produce.    …

FPAA Finalizes Robust Education Sessions at SWIPE, Announces Pillar of the FPAA

November 4, 2024 Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has put the finishing touches on the education sessions as part of the SouthWest International Produce Expo (SWIPE) at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, November 7-9th.  During the Friday education sessions, the FPAA is also proud to honor its Pillar of the FPAA, Robert “Kip” Martin of Coogan & Martin, PC.  …

FPAA’s SWIPE 2024 Continues to Grow in Excitement for Buyers and Sellers

September 25, 2024 Fresh Produce Association of Americas

At SWIPE 2024, exhibitors have a captive audience to showcase their companies and their products directly to key buyers across North America which is further enhanced by the high ratio of buyers to exhibitors that SWIPE is becoming known for. …

Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Presents Southwest International Produce Expo 2024 – A Fresh Perspective

May 21, 2024 Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

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 (FPAA). In its second year, the event is only getting bigger in terms of booths, retail engagement, and grower/shipper participation.  This expo moves over to the luxurious JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ, from November 7-9, 2024.  …

FPAA Celebrates a Triumphant Spring Policy Summit on US-Mexico and Canada Trade Relations

April 9, 2024 Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

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. In a period marked by political transitions, the upcoming renegotiation of the USMCA, and the uncertainty surrounding the tomato suspension agreement, this summit helped to shine a light on the complex nature of commerce and policy between our nations. …