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4 02, 2020

Brighter Bites needs Produce Partners

2020-02-04T17:25:28-06:00February 4th, 2020|Categories: News|

Brighter Bites is a nonprofit that provides families and teachers in underserved communities with fresh fruits and vegetables and nutrition education and tracks their dietary behavior change. The organization uses a simple formula: produce distribution, nutrition education, and a fun food experience that includes sampling a recipe of the week to see just how great [...]

4 02, 2020

Texas Produce Industry Leaders Inducted into Hall of Fame

2020-02-04T16:37:47-06:00February 4th, 2020|Categories: Events, News, TIPA Produce Hall of Fame|

Mission, Texas:  Nearly 260 produce industry professionals and family members attended the 2020 Texas International Produce Association’s Hall of Fame ceremony on Monday evening, January 27th, at the McAllen Country Club in McAllen, Texas. Every seat and every table was completely filled to pay tribute to the evening’s honorees. The Hall of Fame has been [...]

4 11, 2019

Launch Party for In Bloom

2019-11-04T21:45:36-06:00November 4th, 2019|Categories: Events, News|

In Bloom is a new regional organization for women in TIPA offering a variety of growth opportunities throughout the year, culminating in a fun and innovative women's event at Viva Fresh. The mission of In Bloom is to empower and advance women in produce through sharing opportunities, networking and mentorship, advocacy, professional development, and a [...]

18 09, 2019

TIPA and EFI and CIERTO Team Up for Workshop Day on Labor

2019-09-18T15:33:18-05:00September 18th, 2019|Categories: Events, News, Training and Education|

Mission, Texas -- September 16, 2019:   The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) will be hosting two workshops at their corporate headquarters in Mission, Texas on September 24, 2019.  The topics will focus on overcoming labor challenges which is proving to be a key concern in the produce industry.  These sessions are available for free for [...]

8 08, 2019

TIPA Welcomes New Board Members

2019-08-08T18:40:36-05:00August 8th, 2019|Categories: News|

We would like to congratulate and welcome 3 new members to TIPA's Board of Directors: Mr. Luis Gudino of SiCar Farms Luis Gudino has been the CEO of SiCar Farms since 2003, who’s company is vertically integrated in the entire produce supply chain. From planting, growing, harvest, packing, exporting, importing and distribution, Luis has helped [...]

5 06, 2019

AMHPAC Annual Convention 2019

2019-07-19T20:58:20-05:00June 5th, 2019|Categories: Events, News|

Be a part of the 12th Issue of AMHPAC's great annual event. This year, this event is looking to refresh its concept and this is something you can’t miss. On Sept. 5 and 6, Ensenada will be the headquarters of our Annual Convention, having the Torre Lucerna Hotel and Vinicola El Cielo as the venues. [...]

10 04, 2019

Viva Fresh Announces San Antonio Wholesale Produce Market Tour

2019-04-10T15:43:24-05:00April 10th, 2019|Categories: Events, Viva Fresh Produce Expo|

Mission, Texas; April 1, 2019: The fifth annual Viva Fresh Produce Expo will kick off on Thursday, April 25th with a great opportunity for growers, wholesalers and distributors to tour the San Antonio Wholesale Produce Market (SAWPM).  The SAWPM is a key unified wholesale center for fresh produce and related industries. The SAWPM facility was [...]

8 02, 2019

Celebrity Chef Seamus Mullen to Speak about the Transformative Power of Produce at Viva Fresh Expo’s Keynote Luncheon

2019-02-08T22:06:19-06:00February 8th, 2019|Categories: Events, News, Viva Fresh Produce Expo|Tags: , , |

Seamus Mullen, award-winning New York chef, cookbook author and health and wellness expert will share his own personal healing journey during Viva Fresh Expo’s Keynote Luncheon on Friday, April 26 at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Mullen grew up on an organic farm in Vermont. He first rose to national [...]

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