The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA), the nonprofit trade association headquartered in Nogales, Arizona, is celebrating the 50th Nogales Produce Convention and Golf Tournament, which will be held on 1-3 November in Tubac, Arizona, located just north of the largest port of entry for fresh fruits and vegetables from Mexico.
According to the FPAA, which represents over 120 US member companies involved in growing, packing, sales and transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables grown in Mexico, the convention will include numerous activities, panels, and educational sessions to bring the industry together.
“So many times, visitors to the FPAA convention have remarked that this is the most festive, fun event on their calendar,' said FPAA president Lance Jungmeyer. 'This year we are pulling out all the stops to make it even more special. We are planning folklorico dancers, a celebrity chef appearance and more.”
In addition to the festivities, visitors will see various discussions about key topics affecting the industry.
These include 'Speeding up the Wheels of Commerce', looking at how US Customs and Border Protection continues to work to streamline commercial border crossings, all while keeping the nation secure, and 'Produce Industry Ethical Charter', eyeing the launch of a broad Ethical Charter, spearheaded by the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association, covering worker social responsibility.
The FPAA Convention will be held at the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, which is located a few miles north of Nogales, Arizona.
