Following Tomato Week 2021, the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) has shifted focus to the upcoming Spring Policy Summit 2021 (SPS21).
This year the Spring Policy Summit will be hosted virtually from April 21-23, 2021 and will include presentations on important topics for the fresh produce industry.
The first day focuses on the changing landscape and shifting policies in U.S. and Mexican governments. Guest speakers include Kenneth Smith, former lead NAFTA negotiator for Mexico and current partner with AGON, and Britton Mullen, president of the Border Trade Alliance and principle with Clarke Consulting. Both presenters have an extensive background in policy and will provide an insight on the current relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
Covering the latest information on Fair Trade and innovative sustainability trends, day two of the summit will feature Ricardo Crisantes from Wholesum Harvest and current Fair Trade USA chairman; and Jim Mullen, chief administrative and legal officer at TuSimple, a technology developer of autonomous trucks; and former deputy chief for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Day three features experts from the University of Arizona as they review recent trades cases and technical barriers to trade impacting fresh produce. This session will provide attendees with potential paths forward to identify and resolve potential technical barriers to trade that impact the fresh produce industry, including tomato inspections.
“After the success of FPAA’s virtual tomato week that welcomed more than 90 industry members each day, we look forward to Spring Policy Summit 2021,” said Lance Jungmeyer, FPAA president. “We will take a hard look at some of the most pressing issues facing the industry.”
FPAA’s SPS21 is open for all members in produce industry. An invitation with registration information for each session will be sent out to industry partners and will be available here.
For more information:
Lance Jungmeyer
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
lance@freshfrommexico.com
www.freshfrommexico.com
Allison Moore
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
amoore@freshfrommexico.com
www.freshfrommexico.com