Viva Fresh Announces Winery Tour Networking Event

The Texas International Produce Association has announced the inaugural Viva Fresh Winery Tour in nearby Grapevine during this year’s event on April 21st, 2022. Sponsored by Sunfed and Lakeway, the tour will serve as an alternative to Viva’s already popular golf outing.

Viva Fresh Open Golf Tournament to Raise Money for Scholarships

The Texas International Produce Association is proud to announce that this year’s Viva Fresh Open charity golf tournament will posthumously honor Ken Martin, founder of Rio Queen Citrus. The Ken Martin Viva Fresh Open will be held over two consecutive days on Thursday afternoon April 21st and Friday morning April 22nd at Cowboys Golf Club, adjacent to the Gaylord Texan Resort. 

TIPA Kicks Off Countdown to Viva Fresh with Keynote Speaker Announcement Highlighting Importance of Clean Eating

The Texas International Produce Association(TIPA) has announced Dave McGillivray as the 2022 Viva Fresh Expo keynote speaker at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas on April 21-23, 2022

Texas Produce Industry Leaders Inducted into Hall of Fame

Nearly 120 people attended the 2022 Texas Produce Hall of Fame banquet and ceremony on Monday evening, January 24th, at the Mission Event Center in Mission, Texas. Organized by the Texas International Produce Association, the Hall of Fame has been a proud tradition since 1988. For 34 years, the event has recognized industry leaders who have made exceptional contributions crucial to the long-term success of the trade.

TIPA Mourns the Loss of Longtime Leader, Mr. John McClung

On Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, Mr. John McClung – former President and CEO of the Texas Produce Association (predecessor to TIPA) – passed away in the late hours of the evening in South Texas. John was a leader not only for the Texas produce industry, but for all of fresh produce. Even a decade after his retirement, John is still remembered for his many great achievements during the course of his career.