Events and News
Direct Relief Payments from USDA
On Friday, April 20, 2020, USDA announced $2.7B would be dedicated to the fruit & vegetable industry, intended for immediate relief. $2.1 Billion = Direct payments to growers & grower-shippers. Producers will be compensated up to 85% of losses to [...]
Governor Abbott, Goldman Sachs, LiftFund Announce $50 Million in Loans For Texas Small Businesses
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions (CDFIs), are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected by COVID-19 as [...]
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Updates and Resources
Please visit: https://texipa.org/covid-19/ for the latest industry-relevant resources. We’ll update the site regularly, and please feel free to make suggestions.
The Texas International Produce Association Announces the Cancellation of the 2020 Viva Fresh Expo
Mission, Texas; March, 16 2020: The 2020 Viva Fresh Expo has been cancelled due to the increased concern for the health and safety of the exhibitors and attendees. Going forward, the 2021 Viva Fresh Expo is scheduled for March [...]
Register for Viva Fresh Produce Expo 2020
Meet Retail and Foodservice companies from all over the US and Canada at the Viva Fresh Produce Expo on April 30 - May 2, 2020. Register Today
Brighter Bites needs Produce Partners
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 [...]
