Raquel Espinoza of Produce House Named FPAA 2023 Member of the Year

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) proudly announced Raquel Espinoza, founder of Produce House, as the 2023 Member of the Year. The prestigious award, established in 2010, is a testament to her outstanding contributions and dedication to the association.

Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Inaugural Expo Proves Fruitful for Buyers and Exhibitors

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is pleased to share the success of their inaugural expo, a recent enhancement to their well-known FPAA Convention, which just concluded its 54th consecutive year. Now known as the Southwest International Produce Expo, or SWIPE, the event, held at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort last week, attracted more than 500 attendees, buyers and exhibitors to Tucson, AZ.

Nogales Produce Pioneer Emilia Gotsis Honored as Pillar of the FPAA

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is pleased to announce that Emilia Gotsis, founder of Omega Produce, will be honored Nov. 2, 2023, as a Pillar of the FPAA.

SWIPE 2023 Spotlights Women Leaders in Produce: A Session Not to Miss

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is proud to announce a not-to-be-missed educational speaker session at the Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE) from November 2-4, 2023.

Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Invites Industry Membership from California, Texas, and New Mexico, Unveiling Southwest International Produce Expo

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA), renowned for its national advocacy in the produce industry, is thrilled to announce its recent expansion into California, Texas, and New Mexico. While FPAA has been associated with the Nogales industry, the new strategy includes stakeholders who operate anywhere along the Southwest border, with a national approach to advocacy, and a mission to maintain smooth border crossings for fresh fruits and vegetables from Mexico.