The U.S. and Mexico settle their avocado standoff — but not without a dig from the Mexican president
9 months, 1 week ago

The U.S. and Mexico settle their avocado standoff — but not without a dig from the Mexican president

LA Times  

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Monday criticized the U.S. government’s withdrawal of inspectors from avocado packing houses, even as both sides in the dispute said that exports to the United States would resume. of Agriculture halted inspections in the violence-plagued state of Michoacán on June 15 after two of its employees were “attacked and detained,” according to Ken Salazar, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico. In his regular morning news conference, the Mexican president accused Washington of setting a “bad precedent” in failing to reach out to Mexican authorities before abruptly canceling inspections. While Salazar said the two inspectors were “attacked and detained,” Mexican authorities said the pair — both Mexican nationals employed by the embassy — were never targeted or held.

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Despite Trump, Mexico avocado farmers see no end of Super Bowl demand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Despite Trump, Mexico avocado farmers see no end of Super Bowl demand

Raw Story  

by Yussel Gonzalez Despite Donald Trump's tariff threats, Mexican farmers working flat out to meet Super Bowl fans' appetite for guacamole believe that, as long as they keep growing avocados, people will keep buying them. Michoacan -- which covers an area as big as Costa Rica -- will have exported some 110,000 tons of the fruit for the Super Bowl …

Cars, avocados and tequila could cost more under Trump’s proposed tariffs
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Cars, avocados and tequila could cost more under Trump’s proposed tariffs

LA Times  

A 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Custom truck is shown at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show. Monday sent the U.S. hurtling on a economic roller coaster as President Trump threatened to impose steep tariffs on goods imported from China, Canada and Mexico on Tuesday. It’s going to take some time for things to work through the system.” Here are the …

Why Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery store
3 months, 1 week ago

Why Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery store

NPR  

Why Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery store toggle caption Alfredo Estrella/AFP via Getty Images Of all the products that would be affected by President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico, avocados stand out: 90% of avocados consumed in the U.S. are imported. Prices will rise toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images First, …

Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump’s tariff threats
4 months ago

Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump’s tariff threats

Associated Press  

URUAPAN, Mexico — Mexicans are worried that threats by Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs could affect a wide range of iconic Mexican products and threaten entire regional economies. “Work for us could decrease because it won’t be quite so attractive to export,” Arroyo said, “because avocados would get expensive, and avocados are already expensive.” It may not just be …

The US extends avocado import permissions to Guatemala, but don’t expect cheaper guacamole soon
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The US extends avocado import permissions to Guatemala, but don’t expect cheaper guacamole soon

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — The U.S. government extended avocado import permissions to Guatemala on Friday, but don’t expect that to result in cheaper guacamole anytime soon. For nearly 30 years, Mexico has been practically the only source of imported avocados — along with small amounts from South America — because of concerns that plant diseases and pests could affect U.S. growers. …

US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happy
6 months ago

US to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico and California growers aren't happy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. …

U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico
6 months ago

U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico

NPR  

U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico toggle caption Armando Solis/AP MEXICO CITY — California avocado growers are fuming this week about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to the Mexican government. "This action reverses the long-established inspection process designed to prevent invasions of known pests in Mexico that would devastate …

US will gradually resume avocado inspections in conflictive Mexican state, ambassador says
9 months, 1 week ago

US will gradually resume avocado inspections in conflictive Mexican state, ambassador says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. government inspections of avocados …

US will gradually resume avocado inspections in conflictive Mexican state, ambassador says
9 months, 1 week ago

US will gradually resume avocado inspections in conflictive Mexican state, ambassador says

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — U.S. government inspections of avocados and mangoes in the Mexican state of Michoacan will gradually resume, U.S. “However, it is still necessary to advance in guaranteeing their security before reaching full operations.” “In fact, more work still needs to be done so that the inspectors are safe and can resume inspections and thereby eliminate the impediments to …

U.S. says avocado inspections may resume in troubled Mexican state, opening way for imports
9 months, 1 week ago

U.S. says avocado inspections may resume in troubled Mexican state, opening way for imports

LA Times  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will “gradually” resume inspections of avocados from the Mexican state of Michoacán, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City said Friday. The United States will “gradually” resume inspections of avocados and mangoes from the Mexican state of Michoacán, the U.S. Embassy here said Friday, opening the way for a prospective resumption of exports to the U.S. …

Assault on US avocado inspectors in Mexican state led to suspension of inspections
9 months, 1 week ago

Assault on US avocado inspectors in Mexican state led to suspension of inspections

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Two employees of the U.S. Agriculture Department were assaulted and temporarily held by assailants in the Mexican state of Michoacan, prompting the U.S. government to suspend inspections of avocado and mango shipments, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico said Tuesday. Because the United States also grows avocados, U.S. inspectors work in Mexico to ensure exported avocados don’t carry …

Avocados toast? Price and availability could suffer after USDA halts some Mexican inspections
9 months, 1 week ago

Avocados toast? Price and availability could suffer after USDA halts some Mexican inspections

LA Times  

The flow of avocados from Mexico to California could slow in the days ahead, potentially resulting in tough times for fans of guacamole and avocado toast. The United States Department of Agriculture said this week that it has suspended inspections of avocados and mangoes imported from the violence-plagued Mexican state of Michoacán, a move that could eventually result in higher …

As Super Bowl approaches, game-time guacamole affected by fewer avocado shipments from Mexico
1 year, 1 month ago

As Super Bowl approaches, game-time guacamole affected by fewer avocado shipments from Mexico

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the Super Bowl approaches, …

Mexican avocados shipped for Super Bowl named in complaint
2 years, 1 month ago

Mexican avocados shipped for Super Bowl named in complaint

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One year after the Super …

2nd state in Mexico begins avocado exports to U.S. market
55 years, 2 months ago

2nd state in Mexico begins avocado exports to U.S. market

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — U.S. consumers will finally get the chance to try avocados from Jalisco after 25 years in which neighboring Michoacan has been the only Mexican state authorized to send the green fruit to the U.S. market. “When we were talking about very high prices a month ago, it was because the market wasn’t getting enough supply,” said Javier …

2nd state in Mexico begins avocado exports to U.S. market
2 years, 8 months ago

2nd state in Mexico begins avocado exports to U.S. market

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “When we were talking about very high prices a …

U.S. paves way for resumption of Mexico avocado exports
3 years, 1 month ago

U.S. paves way for resumption of Mexico avocado exports

The Hindu  

The U.S. Embassy announced Friday that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume. Ambassador Ken Salazar said in a statement the decision came after Mexico and the United States agreed “to enact the measures that ensure the safety" of agricultural inspectors who are in charge of making sure Mexican avocados …

US paves way for resumption of Mexico avocado exports
3 years, 1 month ago

US paves way for resumption of Mexico avocado exports

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — The U.S. Embassy announced Friday that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports to resume. Ambassador Ken Salazar said in a statement the decision came after Mexico and the United States agreed “to enact the measures that ensure the safety” of agricultural inspectors who are in charge of making …

Avocado shipments from Mexico are resuming after the U.S. lifts its ban
3 years, 1 month ago

Avocado shipments from Mexico are resuming after the U.S. lifts its ban

NPR  

Avocado shipments from Mexico are resuming after the U.S. lifts its ban Enlarge this image toggle caption Marco Ugarte/AP Marco Ugarte/AP The U.S. Department of Agriculture is resuming inspections of avocados from Mexico, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City announced Friday. "Mexico and the United States will continue working together to fortify the strong bilateral supply chains that promote economic …

US suspends Mexican avocado imports on eve of Super Bowl
3 years, 1 month ago

US suspends Mexican avocado imports on eve of Super Bowl

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Mexico has acknowledged that the U.S. government has suspended all imports of Mexican avocados after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threat. The U.S. government suspended all imports of Mexican avocados “until further notice” after a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico received a threatening message, Mexico’s Agriculture Department said in a statement. The …

U.S. Suspends Mexican Avocado Imports On Eve Of Super Bowl
3 years, 1 month ago

U.S. Suspends Mexican Avocado Imports On Eve Of Super Bowl

Huff Post  

This year’s ad shows Julius Caesar and a rough bunch of gladiator fans outside what appears to be the Colosseum, soothing their apparently violent differences by enjoying guacamole and avocados. Because the United States also grows avocados, U.S. inspectors work in Mexico to ensure exported avocados don’t carry diseases that could hurt U.S. crops. The USDA wrote in a letter …

How we got to peak avocado: Super Bowls to Mexico’s drug cartels
3 years, 1 month ago

How we got to peak avocado: Super Bowls to Mexico’s drug cartels

LA Times  

Humans have been eating avocados on this continent for some 10,000 years or possibly longer, according to the archeological record. The history of the annual NFL championship game as a cultural event is firmly entwined with the rise of guacamole in mainstream U.S. culture, according to Times columnist Gustavo Arellano, whose encyclopedic knowledge on all things American Mexican food is …

Jalisco to join Michoacan in Mexico avocado exports to US
3 years, 3 months ago

Jalisco to join Michoacan in Mexico avocado exports to US

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Agriculture Department said Tuesday it has reached agreement with U.S. authorities on a working plan to allow avocados from a second Mexican state to be exported to the United States. Only Michoacan avocados were allowed because orchard owners there were able to certify under an agreement reached in 1997 that their fruit was free from pests …

Avocado prices soar as Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border
5 years, 11 months ago

Avocado prices soar as Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border

The Independent  

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Over the last week, the price of avocados has increased nearly 50 per cent …

Avocado Shortage Ahead? U.S. Would Run Out Of Numerous Foods If Trump Closed Mexican Border
5 years, 11 months ago

Avocado Shortage Ahead? U.S. Would Run Out Of Numerous Foods If Trump Closed Mexican Border

Huff Post  

/ Reuters A woman holds a freshly picked avocado at a plantation in Tacambaro, Michoacan state, Mexico, June 7, 2017. Americans would run out of avocados in three weeks if imports from Mexico were stopped, said Steve Barnard, president and chief executive of Mission Produce, the largest distributor and grower of avocados in the world. Trump said on Friday that …

Avocado supply could be devastated in days if Trump closes Mexico border, experts warn
5 years, 11 months ago

Avocado supply could be devastated in days if Trump closes Mexico border, experts warn

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a series of tweets in recent days, …

Americans Would Run Out Of Avocados In 3 Weeks If Trump Shuts Down U.S.-Mexico Border
5 years, 11 months ago

Americans Would Run Out Of Avocados In 3 Weeks If Trump Shuts Down U.S.-Mexico Border

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK, April 1 - President Donald Trump’s threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border would hit American consumers - in the gut. Americans would run out of avocados in three weeks if imports from Mexico were stopped, said Steve Barnard, president and chief executive of Mission Produce, the largest distributor and grower of avocados in the …

Mexico's avocado exports to China rise
7 years, 11 months ago

Mexico's avocado exports to China rise

China Daily  

A farmer loads fruit boxes with avocados onto a truck at an orchard in the municipality of Uruapan, Michoacan State, Mexico. AFP Chinese consumers are developing a taste for avocados and officials in Mexico, the world's largest producer, said China is a market ripe for growth－as Mexico may be facing possible policy changes by the Trump administration that could affect …

Avocados Are About To Get Even More Expensive
8 years, 5 months ago

Avocados Are About To Get Even More Expensive

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The avocado-pocalypse is upon us. Just when you thought guacamole couldn’t get more expensive, data from the Hass Avocado Board indicates that avocado shipments from Mexico to the U.S. dropped drastically this month. Avocado shipments from Mexico to the U.S. in the first week of October were almost half of what they were last year ― down …

U.S. Lifts Ban on Avocados From Mexico
28 years, 1 month ago

U.S. Lifts Ban on Avocados From Mexico

LA Times  

TIMES STAFF WRITERS The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday that it is lifting an 83-year-old ban on the importation of Mexican avocados into the continental United States, angering California growers fearful of pest invasions. Importation of fresh avocados from Mexico has been banned since 1914, when U.S. plant health officials first identified seed weevils in Mexican orchards as threats …

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