SPONSORS

"I feel like it is our opportunity to spotlight the contributions U.S importers of fresh fruits and vegetables from Mexico, make to the health of North America. Also, the consistency of availability of fruits and vegetables has enabled chefs and consumers to expand their offerings to customers and families with a variety of recipes with product that is now available year-round." - Rod Sbragia of Royal Sun Produce

"The Nogales Produce Industry goes back 100 years. We are part of the industry fabric. The knowledge amongst our peers runs deep." - Javier Badillo of Fresh International

“Attendance at last year’s 1st annual Southwest International Produce Expo (SWIPE) was astounding.  For the second year, SWIPE will be taking place in the town that I call home, Tucson, Arizona, set in the beautiful Tucson Mountains at JW Starr Pass Resort & Spa. This will be an intimate setting where growers and shippers will have the perfect opportunity to connect with fresh produce buyers. The year's event will begin on Thursday with a round of golf on the beautiful Star Pass golf course. So mark your calendar for SWIPE November 7th thru the 9th!” - Craig Slate of Sunfed 

“What sets SWIPE apart, is that it’s a first of its kind gathering of all our local companies whereas in other shows we might get mixed in the shuffle. Those attending SWIPE will obtain a bird’s eye view of the trends of a very particular section of the country. Our impact to North America is huge with the percentage of product that comes from Mexico, and this will serve as an introduction of our impact to the industry, which will open a lot of doors.” - Raquel Espinoza of Produce House

• JC Myers, SunFed. Retail Subcommittee Chairman
• John Pandol, Pandol Brothers. Booth Subcommittee Chairman
• Graciela Aguirre, Produce House. Sponsorship Subcommittee Co-Chair 
• Brian Ituli, Ciruli Brothers. Sponsorship Subcommittee Co-Chair
• Jeremy Gerlach, Veridus. Golf Sub-Committee Co-Chair
• Kyle McGrath, Tricar Sales. Golf Sub-Committee Co-Chair

• Caitlyn Tierney
• Craig Slate, SunFed
• Dania Guzman, Walmart
• Guillermo Martinez, Frello Fresh
• Gustavo Acosta, RL Jones
• James Martin, Wilson Produce
• Kristina Lorusso, The Giumarra Companies
• Leonardo Tarriba, Farmer's Best
• Mary Paz, Robinson Fresh
• Raquel Espinoza, Produce House
• Rod Sbragia, Royal Sun Produce