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The only genetically engineered (GE) product in commercial production is GE cotton, with obsolete seeds and only in restricted areas. There has been no advance in plant or animal biotechnology development and production, mainly due to policy and regulatory constraints.

In 2023, the Mexican economy continued its recovery streak for the third consecutive year, while continuing to generate higher-wage jobs, clearly reflected in activity of the Mexican hospitality and foodservice sector.

Puebla is Mexico’s fourth largest metropolitan area and an important city for the southeast region, with a strategic location that links the center with the southeast of the country. This report highlights opportunities in a market that, while not traditionally considered one of Mexico’s top markets, is dynamic and has strong growth potential.

Post forecasts production for marketing year (MY) 2024/25 at 0.89 million 480-lb bales, a similar level as in MY 2023/24. The planting area is expected to decrease due to farmers switching to more profitable crops, drought conditions, and limited access to water from dams.

On June 12, 2015, the Mexican government’s Service of Administration and Disposition of Assets (SAE), announced the results of the tender for the sale of nine state-owned sugar mills.

This report is an updated overview of the export-import process for agricultural and food products.

Tomato production for marketing year (MY) 2015/16 is forecast at 2.7 million metric tons (MMT), assuming favorable weather conditions.

Mexico’s milk production is seen higher in MY2015 while cheese consumption and imports, which might be affected due to stagnant purchasing power in specific sectors of the population, are seen lower..