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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On June 3rd, TIPA will host a webinar to present the Papaya Food Safety – Verifications & Grower/Importer Checklist that has been developed to supplement the existing guide, the “Best Practices for the Growing and Handling of Mexican Papaya.” Last year, United Fresh Produce Association in collaboration with TIPA and fresh produce industry professionals debuted the “Best […]
Rio Fresh Inc in San Juan TX hosted the first fresh produce workplace vaccination clinic. Along with their employees, family members of employees, and the employees of 6 other nearby companies, that clinic was able to administer vaccines to more than 510 agricultural workers in 1 day! A tremendous feat by any measure and a […]
For those growing operations that were impacted by the Valentine Freeze (aka Texas Winter Storm, aka Winter Storm Uri), we did want to make you aware of 2 existing USDA Disaster Relief programs. The best thing to do right now is CONTACT YOUR FSA OFFICE. Tell them what you lost in the freeze (commodity + acreage). You want […]
As we kick-off 2021, we welcome 4 new TIPA members to the Board of Directors. Paul Heller is originally from Weslaco, Texas and began his career in the Texas produce industry at a young age on the family farm. After college he started working in the Texas citrus industry and over the years has represented […]
