AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Shock in U.S. Retail Supply Chains: Taylor Farms recalled jalapeño products in 26 states after salmonella linked to peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico—coming weeks after the company faced a major cyclosporiasis lettuce-linked outbreak, renewing scrutiny of imported produce oversight. Avocado Exports Resume After Security Halt: The U.S. fully restarted avocado inspection activities in Mexico’s Michoacán after a security alert paused exports; orchards and packing plants restarted, with USDA inspectors back on-site. Trade Access for Citrus: Argentina and Panama agreed on phytosanitary rules to let Panama import Argentine citrus (lemons plus fresh/chilled mandarins, oranges, and grapefruits). Mexico Avocado Workers Back to Work: After the U.S. lifted restrictions, Michoacán avocado pickers returned to harvesting, though producers still worry about cartel-linked violence and extortion. Environmental Pressure on Brazil: A new study says Brazil lost 110 million hectares of native vegetation over four decades, raising vulnerability to droughts and floods as El Niño risk grows.
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