U.S. Potatoes Return to Mexico

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FAS Administrator holding a bag of potatoes at a Mexican retail store
FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley checks out the U.S. potatoes for sale at a Guadalajara outlet of Soriana, one of Mexico’s largest retail chains.

It looks like U.S. potatoes will soon be back on menus and at markets across Mexico! Following the recent expansion of market access, which U.S. growers and USDA had sought for more than 25 years, FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley marked the milestone in Guadalajara on May 17.

The U.S. potato industry was out in full force at Expo ANTAD & Alimentaria Mexico, the country's largest food and beverage trade show, and Whitley also visited a local retail outlet where some of the first American spuds are just hitting the shelves. See highlights below.

Welcoming U.S. Potatoes Back to Mexico

Three men cutting a red ribbon
FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley (center) cuts the ribbon to open the Potatoes USA exhibit both at ANTAD, joined by John Toaspern, Vice President of International Marketing at the US Potato Board, and Luis Moreno of Grupo PM.
Four individuals at USDA trade show booth
U.S. and Mexican officials marking the return of U.S. potatoes to Mexico are: Jennifer Smythe, USDA-APHIS Plant Health Attaché; Dr. Javier Trujillo, Director-General of Mexico’s plant protection agency, SENASICA; FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley; and Holly Higgins, USDA Minister-Counselor for Mexico.
Group of people meeting around a table
FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley meets with representatives from one of Mexico's major independent importers of produce, including potatoes.
Three individuals sampling potatoes
Sampling some of Idaho’s finest at the ANTAD show are FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley and U.S. Consul-General in Guadalajara Eliza Al-Alham, who were joined by Ross Johnson, International Marketing Director for the Idaho Potato Commission.
Group of people standing in front of Colorado trade show booth
Colorado potatoes were also well-represented at the ANTAD food and beverage show in Guadalajara, Mexico.
FAS Administrator holding a bag of potatoes at a Mexican retail store
FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley checks out the U.S. potatoes for sale at a Guadalajara outlet of Soriana, one of Mexico’s largest retail chains.
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Three men cutting a red ribbon
FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley (center) cuts the ribbon to open the Potatoes USA exhibit both at ANTAD, joined by John Toaspern, Vice President of International Marketing at the US Potato Board, and Luis Moreno of Grupo PM.
Four individuals at USDA trade show booth
U.S. and Mexican officials marking the return of U.S. potatoes to Mexico are: Jennifer Smythe, USDA-APHIS Plant Health Attaché; Dr. Javier Trujillo, Director-General of Mexico’s plant protection agency, SENASICA; FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley; and Holly Higgins, USDA Minister-Counselor for Mexico.
Group of people meeting around a table
FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley meets with representatives from one of Mexico's major independent importers of produce, including potatoes.
Three individuals sampling potatoes
Sampling some of Idaho’s finest at the ANTAD show are FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley and U.S. Consul-General in Guadalajara Eliza Al-Alham, who were joined by Ross Johnson, International Marketing Director for the Idaho Potato Commission.
Group of people standing in front of Colorado trade show booth
Colorado potatoes were also well-represented at the ANTAD food and beverage show in Guadalajara, Mexico.
FAS Administrator holding a bag of potatoes at a Mexican retail store
FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley checks out the U.S. potatoes for sale at a Guadalajara outlet of Soriana, one of Mexico’s largest retail chains.
Market Development, Trade Policy, Exporting
Mexico, Western Hemisphere
Fruits and Vegetables

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