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A restriction by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and drought are expected to lower Mexican mango exports by more than 3.5 million boxes to the U.S. and other markets.

In 2024, Mexico positioned itself as an important exporter of chilies, broccoli, cauliflower, lemon, and cucumber, thanks to the increase in demand and the continuous effort of the actors involved in these production chains, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader)

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. avocado consumption has more than tripled since 2001 with about 90 percent of all avocados eaten in the U.S. coming from Mexico.

The mango season in Brazil began the first week of August and will continue until the last week of December, with a projection of 10.7 million boxes, according to the National Mango Board week 31 crop report.

Mexican grape supplies are winding down their season, and volumes are projected to finish lower than earlier estimates.

It is the California Avocado Commission's position that the continuation of the current U.S./Mexico Operational Work Plan (OWP) is essential.

U.S. ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar released a statement June 21 that avocado and mango inspections in Mexico would resume after their pause.  

Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador said June 19 that he asked his foreign ministry to speak with U.S. officials about resuming avocado and mango inspections to get shipments going again. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reportedly suspended avocado and mango inspections “until further notice,” due to “security concerns.”  

The conference proved to be a dynamic space for conversation, interaction, proposals, learning, best practices, and business flows, which is the intent and mission of IFPA, to connect all parts off the supply chain to create a prosperous future for all.