The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee recently hosted a site visit by Mexican authorities in order to further the goal of US exporters fully gaining fresh potato access to Mexico. This site visit is one of the final requirements, as the Mexican government moves toward restoring market access for US fresh potatoes.
National Potato Council President Dominic LaJoie said: “The US potato industry is grateful for the unwavering support of Secretary Tom Vilsack, Ambassador Katherine Tai, and the teams at USDA and USTR in this effort. Special thanks to Dr. El-Lissy who has committed an incredible amount of his time to ensuring a solid resolution of this important goal. His efforts will ensure valuable new opportunities for US growers, Mexican consumers and the economies of both nations.”
In April, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled unanimously to overturn previous rulings that prohibited US fresh potatoes from being sold beyond 26 kilometers of the US-Mexican border.
Source: spudman.com
