FPAA Salutes Integrated North American Approach to Shared Tomato Virus Threat

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced that they will begin to inspect tomato and pepper seed, transplants and fruit by Nov. 22 to protect against a plant virus known as Tomato Brown Rugose Virus (ToBRFV) which has spread around the world since first being detected in Israel in 2014.

FPAA Celebrates 75 Years at Annual Produce Convention

“We had more than 600 attendees at the convention, and it was a great way to celebrate 75 years with our membership,” said FPAA Vice President Allison Moore. “Our guests enjoyed exceptional speakers, entertainment, networking opportunities, and great food. Events like this are a great way to celebrate this tightknit industry.”

Power of Produce Coming to Annual Nogales Fresh Produce Convention and Golf Tournament in November

The FPAA Convention is a celebration to kick off another season of fresh produce entering the United States from Mexico through the port of Nogales, a major hub of fresh produce imports. It is also a fantastic opportunity to learn about new and evolving issues in the industry.

FPAA Finalizes Exciting History Story Telling Sessions for 2019 Fall Convention

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has finalized an exciting list of speakers for its 51st Annual Produce Convention and Golf Tournament. The Convention will be held November 7-9, 2019 in Tubac, Arizona, located just north of one the largest ports of entry for fresh fruits and vegetables from Mexico.

Annual Mango Industry Reception at PMA Set to Announce the 2019 Mango Retailer of the Year

October 2, 2019 National Mango Board

The National Mango Board (NMB), in conjunction with the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, will host the Annual Mango Industry Reception during PMA’s Fresh Summit International Convention & Expo in Anaheim, CA.