Category: International Markets
Mexican officials inspect US potatoes in latest fresh-market access development
The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee recently hosted a site visit by Mexican authorities for the purpose of U.S. exporters fully gaining fresh potato access to Mexico.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency updates PEI potato wart situation
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency released the following statement Dec. 13 regarding the potato wart situation involving Prince Edward Island.
Potato Wart: Data shows vast reduction in PEI soil testing in recent years
In 2019, more than 10,000 soil samples from PEI potato fields were tested. In 2021, that number was fewer than 2,000.
Column: Responding to the PEI potato wart situation
Due to detection of potato wart, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended PEI exports to the U.S. and other provinces.
US chipping potatoes go on display in China
For the first time ever, a sample of fresh U.S. chipping potatoes arrived in China and was displayed at a trade show in Shanghai.
US potato exports continue climb during third quarter
These increases were led by a 63% increase to Mexico, continuing exceptionally strong sales to this market throughout 2021.
Vilsack pens letter to NPC regarding fresh potatoes to Mexico
Tom Vilsack recently wrote to the potato industry saying that resolving the fresh potatoes to Mexico issue is a high priority for the USDA.
Potato imports to US see 16% increase over past 12 months
U.S. imports of potatoes and potato products for the July 2020-June 2021 marketing year increased by 12% in fresh weight equivalent volume and 16% in value, compared to the previous marketing year.
US potato exports show slight rebound over past year
Total U.S. potato exports increased by 4% in volume and 1% in value for July 2020-June 2021 compared to the previous marketing year (MY).
Recapping the National Potato Council’s summer meetings
Items discussed include fresh potatoes to Mexico, the U.N. food systems summit’s potential impact on policymaking and plenty of other topics.
USTR Tai presses Mexican officials on fresh potatoes update
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with Mexican officials recently to discuss trade frictions between the two countries.
US potato industry urges Vilsack, Tai to take ‘trust but verify’ approach with Mexico
With Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack and USTR Tai scheduled to meet with Mexican Agriculture Secretary Villalobos Arámbula in early August, the U.S. potato industry has a request for them.
Mexican potato federation to have hand in inspecting US fresh potatoes
National Potato Council CEO calls CONPAPA’s agreement to inspect half of US-imported potatoes “concerning” situation.