Latest News From Mexico

U.S. and Mexican agriculture officials have agreed that U.S. fresh potato access will expand in Mexico by May 15.

U.S. imports of limes have been rising steadily, and Mexico accounts for the lion’s share of all imported lime volume.

U.S. ag exports to Mexico busted all-time records in 2021. "A recovery from 2020 pandemic lockdowns and high global commodity prices helped values, as well as quantity, increase in 2021," the USDA reports.

Avocados from Mexico and Mission Foods are inviting shoppers to celebrate basketball season with the "Taco Tip Off" campaign.

Mexican asparagus exporters in Caborca, Sonora, say harsh weather in January and February has resulted in substantially lower-than-expected yields so far this season.

Shutting down U.S. fresh potato industry expectations for expanded access in early 2022, the government of Mexico has raised new hurdles to access.

The USDA announced Feb. 18 that its avocado inspection program in Michoacan, Mexico has restarted and avocado exports to the U.S. have resumed.

The Association of Producers and Packers Exporters of Avocado of Mexico  (APEAM) said it is working with the USDA and other officials to reopen avocado exports to the U.S.

Salinas, Calif.-based International Produce Group (IPG) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022 by expanding its reach in Chile, Peru and Mexico.

While import value of Mexican tomatoes showed no increase, the value of Mexican produce shipments to the U.S. increased at a rapid clip for multiple commodities in the most recent 12-month period, USDA statistics show.

Mexico's Department of Agriculture said Dec. 7 that the U.S. has authorized fresh avocado imports from the Jalisco, the second-largest producing region in Mexico.

Over the past 20 years, the volume of fresh vegetables imported by the U.S., primarily from Mexico and Canada, rose nearly 200%, according to a new analysis from the USDA's Economic Research Service.

U.S. citrus leaders are raising concerns about a recent change in U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection requirements for imported grapefruit.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized narcotics in two enforcement actions this weekend, that totaled over $53,200,000 in street value.

The Packer has compiled business updates from importers of Mexican avocados.

Foodservice sales that plummeted during the pandemic are edging upward once again, but avocado importers say labor shortages are preventing the business from reaching pre-COVID-19 levels.

UPDATED: Effective Oct. 21, U.S. Customs officers at ports of entry will detain fresh tomatoes produced by the farm Agropecuarios Tom S.A. de C.V., and Horticola S.A de C.V., according to a statement from the agency.

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked to whole, fresh onions.

WayBeyond has established its first Latin American presence with the establishment of a new Business Development Consultant role in Mexico City.

NatureSweet is expanding its operations through a joint venture with Ganfer, the premier high technology greenhouse grower in Mexico.

Avocados From Mexico is adding the star power of former New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees to its Super Bowl promotions.

Darker days may be ahead for U.S. tomato growers, new research from the University of Florida shows.

Expect more cooperation between some big-picture thinkers and Mexican growers of small and medium-sized farms.

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Aug. 30 released an 84-page report showing 10% to 20% in annual lost sales of Florida seasonal producers because of expanded Mexican imports.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Pharr International Bridge discovered a rare pest, a first in nation discovery, in a shipment of fresh vegetables.  

Florida tomato growers and Mexican tomato importers continue to tussle over the terms of the suspension agreement between Mexican tomato growers and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The battle over Mexican tomato prices has reared up again between warring grower groups.

Smurfit Kappa Group is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Cartonbox, a folding carton company located in Monterrey, in the north- east of Mexico. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Pharr International Bridge discovered a rare pest, a first-in-nation discovery, in a shipment of coconuts.  

 New data from Avocados From Mexico shows that 2021 Mexican avocado imports are on track to reach 2.4 billion pounds by July 5, which would end the fiscal year on a record-setting note. 

Officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility intercepted drugs in a strawberry shipment on April 29.

The long-standing but sometimes tenuous U.S.-Mexico trade relationship was the focal point of an April 21 session of the Fresh Produce Association’s virtual Spring Policy Summit.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted $8,421,500 worth of alleged methamphetamine in a commercial shipment of fresh produce arriving from Mexico.

Mexico’s Sonora grape growers expect a crop similar in timing and volume compared with a year ago.

Mangoes will be available to promote leading up to Cinco de Mayo, grower-shippers say.

You’ve got more than enough on your plate, but you know you need good people to make your business work.

One woman stands out in Carolyn Fairman’s memory of Cierto’s early days.

Dallas-based Avocados From Mexico has received double honors from media brand Fast Company.

Avocados From Mexico has unveiled Avocado Nation, a multi-area platform powered by Artificial Intelligence that allows AFM to leverage its consumers’ content preferences to deliver highly personalized experiences.

Mangoes are one of the fast-growing categories in the retail produce section, and many of them are from Mexico.

Rain and cold weather put a bit of a damper on the start of Mexico’s winter produce season, but distributors said temperatures — and shipments — were rising as February played out.

Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Southern Specialties is ramping up its expanded Mexican asparagus deal, according to a news release.

The Border Trade Alliance, an organization that supports policies that promote free and secure cross-border trade, congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration.

 Crespo Organic Mangoes’ Oaxacan packhouse opened ahead of schedule and is currently packing and shipping organic Ataulfo mangoes to both McAllen and Nogales.

Today, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried offered formal comment to the U.S. International Trade Commission on two investigations into imports of strawberries and bell peppers into the American market.

Today, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission on the urgent issue of unfair foreign trade devastating Florida’s and America’s domestic produce industry.

More tomatoes crossed the border at Nogales, Ariz., during the 2019-20 season than any other commodity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The West Mexico winter produce deal hasn’t gotten off to a stellar start, but distributors are hopeful that the picture will brighten as the season progresses.

Mexican orange production will rebound in 2021 after drought cut the 2020 crop by 40%, according to a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Shipments of Mexican produce to the U.S. increased at a double-digit rate in the second quarter this year.