Mexican Market Spotted for Expansion of Colorado Potato

In keeping with the theme of environment and the Mexican market, here is an article on introducing the Colorado potato in Mexico.

The San Luis Valley potato farmers are looking to expand their export market to all of Mexico, due to an unsettled economic environment in San Luis Valley.

The Colorado Agriculture Commissioner, John Salazar, is leading the delegations from Mexico, the US Department of Agriculture, and local potato growers through the San Luis Valley.

On looking for an expanded reach into the Mexican market, Edward Avalos, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the US Department of Agriculture says, “We all want access for our potatoes to go to the inner portions of Mexico", adding that with everyone wanting the same thing it is just a matter of looking at all the options and finding something that works for everyone.

“We will be looking at every option we can,” Avalos said. “We are going to work hard on this. I believe we will work together, because we have a good relationship with our counterparts in Mexico.”

Current laws limit the range into Mexico for sales of fresh potatoes from the United States to 26 kilometers (16.16 miles.)

Source: www.alamosanews.com