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November 12, 2020
Mexico reinstates labeling exemption for foodservice products, facilitating US exports
The US potato industry was informed that Mexico rescinded its new front of pack labeling regulation, reinstating the exemption for foodservice products, according to a newsletter from the National Potato Council.
May 24, 2019
Mexico removes tariffs on import frozen potatoes from the United States
President Trump removed the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Friday, May 17. Mexico responded by removing its 20% tariff on frozen potatoes imported from the United States on May 20.
February 19, 2019
Belgapom brings James Bint and Belgian Fries to Mexico, a growing export market
As the export of frozen Belgian Fries to Mexico skyrockets, Belgapom took the ambassador of Belgian Fries - James Bint - on a recent economic mission to this growing export market
June 13, 2018
Mexico Puts Tariffs on US Frozen Potato Products in Response to Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Effective immediately frozen potato products entering Mexico from the United States under Harmonized code 2004.1 will be assessed a 20% tariff.
January 22, 2015
Costa Rica explores the local production of french fries
In Costa Rica, potato growers, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) and the University of Costa Rica (UCR) are exploring the possibilities for the local production of french fries.
January 19, 2015
Costa Rica: Productores exploran negocio de papa frita
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August 09, 2014
Costa Rica impulsará programa de producción de papa para industria y construirá planta de papa prefrita congelada
El 8 de agosto se celebró por tercera vez consecutiva el Día Nacional de la Papa. Para tal ocasión, el Ministro del MAG, Luis Felipe Arauz, hizo algunos anuncios sobre la producción nacional de papa prefrita y congelada.
May 29, 2012
Productores de papa piden al consumidor tico comprar la papa producida en Costa Rica
Los productores de papa piden al consumidor tico comprar la papa producida en Costa Rica. La importación de ese producto procesado, les roba mercado, y el gobierno está atado de manos para frenarla. La importación de papa prefrita que viene de Canadá...September 15, 2011
US potato industry confident it can gain back market share in Mexico
The U.S. potato industry is confident it can gain back the significant market share it lost in Mexico over a cross-border trucking dispute once the issue is resolved and remaining tariffs on U.S. products are lifted. Having watched its revenue from fr...
October 26, 2010
USPB spurs sales of frozen potato products in Mexico despite retaliatory tariff
International marketing programs like those of the United States Potato Board (USPB) aim to increase export sales for US potato growers, but they serve a valuable purpose during a market downturn as wellOctober 19, 2009
Crearán papa para hipertensos en México
Javier Rivera López, detalló que el objetivo es introducir en la planta un gen de bioamarantina, al que se le incorporaron péptidos bioactivos o trozos de proteínas, que tienen la propiedad de disminuir la presión arterialAugust 31, 2009
Producen papa de baja calidad y resulta difícil venderla a Sabritas
La producción de papa en la región de Orizaba es insuficiente y de baja calidad: no es posible venderla a empresas como Sabritas, reveló el presidente del Comité Regional Campesino, Nicolás Hernández Méndez. En esta zona al año se llegan a producir só... Sponsored Content 
December 11, 2008
La crisis empuja la venta informal de papas fritas en México
Con carteles en los cruceros y entradas a las estaciones de metro en la Ciudad de México se anuncia y vocea la oportunidad de comprar dos paquetes de papas Sabritas por cinco pesos, promoción que según los vendedores es “muy llamativa en momentos de cr...October 22, 2007
USPB promotes frozen potato products in Mexico
The United States Potato Board (USPB) increases demand for US frozen potato products in Mexico by reaching both trade and consumers. Trade is targeted through restaurant chain training and tailored seminars held in conjunction with the importer/distri...October 10, 2007
El consumo excesivo de frituras ocasiona daños a la salud
Saborear unas humeantes, doradas, saladitas y crujientes papas fritas es una tentación que pocos logran resistir (...) ¿Pero qué tan recomendable o sano es comerlas? (...) (un) factor de riesgo para la salud es que muchas veces las papas son freídas en...