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Mexico Supreme Court decision expands U.S. potato market
Wisconsin State Farmer
United States potato growers are celebrating a major victory following a decision by Mexico’s supreme court allowing for an expansion of U.S. fresh potato imports.
The 5-0 ruling overturned a lower court’s decision from 2017. Right now, Mexico only allows U.S. fresh potatoes into its first 16.165 miles. The expansion could result in up to $200 million in estimated sales per year, in five years.
1.7 billion pounds of potatoes are harvested in Michigan each year, according to Michigan Potatoes, a statewide promotion organization. Michigan produces fresh potatoes which are purchased by consumers for home cooking, and chipping potatoes for snack brands like Better Made Snack Foods and Lays.