Gov. Abbot rule impacting border crossing speeds
April 8, 2022 The Honorable Governor Abbott PO Box 308 Austin, TX 78767 RE: Seeking Relief or Process Change to Texas Border Truck Inspection Enforcement Action Dear Governor Abbott, On behalf of the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA), and $9 billion dollars and more than 1.28 billion pounds of fresh produce that cross from Mexico […]
Texas Produce Hall of Fame 2022
TIPA is pleased to announced our most treasured event, the Texas Produce Hall of Fame Banquet. The event is scheduled for a new day on Monday evening, January 24th, at a new venue –Mission Event Center in Mission TX. We will be inducting several recipients, as well as 2 recipients for the Scott Toothaker award, […]
Joint Statement from North America’s fresh produce industry on supply chain disruptions
On behalf of North America’s fresh produce industry, we are calling for urgent government action to address significant ongoing supply chain disruptions with impacts to our food systems, economies, and ultimately individuals and families across the continent and around the globe. The COVID-19 global pandemic has created unprecedented public health, economic, and logistical challenges for […]
Pull! For PAC Sporting Clays Fundraiser
It is that time of year again to dust off the shotguns and work on your aim at the TIPA Pull-for-PAC 4th Annual Skeet Shoot. This fundraiser is incredibly important to the association’s work as it supports political efforts in both Washington DC & Austin TX. And we don’t have to tell you the long […]
2021 Empty Bowls Food Bank RGV
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 11:00am – 1:30pm Bert Ogden Arena 4900 South I-69C| Edinburg, TX 78539 The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley cordially invites you to join us for our 15th Annual Empty Bowls. Every $1 raised will contribute to our 1 Million Holiday Meals Campaign, to help feed children and families in […]
Tomato Suspension Agreement UPDATE
On September 17th, the U.S. Dept of Commerce released their preliminary determination with regards to the potential reinterpretation of the FOB pricing in the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement. In brief, the preliminary determination appears to agree to with TIPA’s position on the following: 1. The phrase “FOB U.S. shipping point” refers to the point of […]
Former President and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association John McClung Passes Away
Mission, Texas: October 4, 2021: 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 […]
USDA Postponement of Brand Fees at TX Border
On October 1st, 2021 the USDA inspections performed by TCIP in the Texas-Mexico border region were due to begin adding a charge for different Brands or Labels in the inspection lots (+$96 per lot). TIPA has been in discussions with USDA on this matter for the last several months, sharing our concerns regarding the added […]
Y-TIPA Meet at Top Golf on July 29
Greetings TIPA members, As you may have seen in the monthly newsletters, the association has formed a new networking group called Y-TIPA. This committee is specifically for TIPA members under the age of 35. The focus is on building connections, networking and providing education to the newest generation of fresh produce industry professionals. Y-TIPA will […]
AMHPAC ANNUAL CONGRESS 2021
Mark September 1, 2 and 3, 2021 to join AMHPAC in Los Cabos, BCS in the XIII edition of their Annual Congress. The venue will be the Hyatt Ziva Hotel and we will be sharing more details with you very soon. This was confirmed on Thursday, October 15, during the Ordinary General Assembly, which for […]
2021 TIPA Golf Tournament
After a year of hiatus, we are glad to announce this year’s TIPA Golf Tournament on July 30th, 2021, at a NEW Location… the Palm View Golf Course, in McAllen, TX. Register now: 2021 TIPA Golf Regitration Form TIME 11:30 AM – Registration / Lunch 1:00 PM – Shotgun Start, RAIN OR SHINE! COST $150 […]
Papaya Safety Checklist
We are excited to announce that the efforts that began with last year’s papaya safety guide continue to progress. Many growers have been trained, and we have now developed a “self-assessment” checklist that they can use, and that can evolve as a verification tool (e.g., as an addendum to a food safety audit). Use the […]