Avocados
The main exporter of avocados to the United States is Mexico’s Michoacan state. The problem is, Michoacan is a state with a lot of drug cartel activity, including cartel involvement in the avocado business. On August 5th, the U.S. announced a cessation of activities in the state, which would include the mandatory U.S. inspections in […]
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On August 7th, a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico announced a partial restart of activities in the Mexican state of Michoacan. For the entire article, click here. Article by Allan Wall, published August 9th, 2026, on Mexico News Report.
Yesterday I quoted the Associated Press on Mexico News Report, reporting that U.S. inspectors have suspended inspection operations in the state of Michoacan, the principal source of avocados exported to the United States. Last night the Associated Press ran another piece on the developing story. For the entire article, click here. Article by Allan Wall, published August 7th, 2026, on […]
Mexico exports a large quantity of vegetables to the United States. The Mexican climate is very advantageous for this, as they can be growing vegetables in Mexico when it’s winter in the U.S. Mexico is the biggest producer of avocados (Persea americana). Botanically, the avocado is a fruit but in the kitchen and dining room […]
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In recent decades it has become a tradition in the United States to eat guacamole at Super Bowl watch parties. The principal ingredient of guacamole is the avocado. Most avocadoes consumed in the United States are imported from Mexico. This year it’s estimated that Mexican producers are sending 110,000 tons of avocadoes to the United […]