Articles by Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

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.  …

National Mango Board Continues Momentum into Peak Season with Disney Collaboration and ‘Taste the Joy of Mangos’ Sweepstakes*

May 21, 2024 National Mango Board

Get ready to make some joyful memories with mangos this summer. In celebration of Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2, the National Mango Board and Disney have teamed up for an epic sweepstakes, offering fans the chance to win tickets to the premiere of the highly anticipated film, only in theaters June 14. The sweepstakes launches May 20 and will run through May 31. …

Have A Plant Reaches Millions of Consumers During The Consumer Connection Conference Where Produce Industry Marketers Ignite Meaningful Relationships With Consumer Influencers 

May 21, 2024 Foundation for Fresh Produce

The Foundation for Fresh Produce wrapped its 2024 Consumer Connection Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., which is the only event that celebrates and focuses on the consumer. Celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Have A Plant® movement, attendees gathered to collaborate on ways to grow a healthier world, which is the mission of The Foundation for Fresh Produce.  …

Westfalia Fruit Unveils Dynamic New Website to Celebrate 75 Years of Pioneering Excellence

May 21, 2024 Westfalia Fruit

Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has launched a brand-new website to showcase its heritage, dedication to quality, and commitment to sustainability. The launch occurs as Westfalia Fruit celebrates its 75th anniversary. Founded in May 1949, the company has forged a reputation as a trusted supplier of avocados, fresh fruits, and other plant-based products to a range of customer groups around the world, including those operating in retail, foodservice, and wholesale sectors. …

Congressmen Higgins, Nehls Introduce the Save Our Shrimpers Act

April 12, 2024 Office of Congressmen Clay Higgins

Congressmen Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) introduced the Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024, which would prohibit federal funds from being made available to International Financial Institutions (IFIs) that subsidize foreign activity relating to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp to the United States. …