TIPA and Viva Fresh Open Honor Craig Fox with Posthumous $25,000 Scholarship in His Name

May 13, 2024 Viva Fresh

During this year’s Viva Fresh the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) celebrated the vibrant spirit of the fresh produce industry while also paying tribute in memoriam to Texas produce icon, Craig Fox of Fox Packaging. The Viva Fresh Open golf tournament, presented by BEBO Distributing and H-E-B, posthumously honored Craig with a $25,000 scholarship in his name. Funds were raised through registrations from the annual golf tournament, which was held this year at the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, TX. The scholarship is open to employees of TIPA member companies and their immediate family members. 

Viva Fresh Continues Healthy Eating with 15,403lb Fresh Produce Donation to North Texas Food Bank

The Texas International Produce Association(TIPA) teamed up with North Texas Food Bank of Plano, Texas to make a 15,403lb fresh produce donation at the conclusion of the Viva Fresh Produce Expo on April 23, 2022. These fresh fruits and vegetables will provide roughly 12,800 meals for North Texas families in need.

The Fresh CrEd Podcast “Live” at Viva Fresh!

The Texas International Produce Association is proud to announce that this year, The Fresh CrEd podcast, featuring Craig Slate and Ed Bertaud, will be onsite performing interviews, and providing commentary during a podcast that will span the duration of the Viva Fresh Expo on Saturday, April 23.

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.

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