US potato imports continuing to increase
According to Potatoes USA, a strong demand for potatoes and potato products, combined with tight domestic supplies continues to drive increases in imports for the current marketing year (July – June). The industry body states that for July 2020 – March 2021, total imports are up 9%. This movement was led by an 18% increase in chips and a 15% increase in dehydrated potatoes. The two largest categories frozen and fresh potatoes are up 9% and 5% respectively, while seed potato imports are up 14%.
The leading supplier of frozen product is Canada, with a 86% market share, up 8%. The next largest supplier, the EU with 11% market share is up 10%. The EU suppliers include Belgium up 19%, the Netherlands up 2%, Germany up 18%, France up 131% and Italy up 79%. The product from the EU is mainly made up of specialty frozen potato products sold at retail plus very low-end product sold to small scale restaurants.
Potato still Americaâs favorite vegetable - Fifth year in a row
According to the 2021 Consumer Attitudes and Usage study, conducted annually by Potatoes USA, consumers primarily choose foods based on their flavor, freshness and value. Consumers appreciate potatoesâ versatility, how filling they are and the fact that they may be eaten in many ways.Â
Every year, Potatoes USA conducts a Consumer Attitudes and Usage study to track U.S. consumersâ mindset toward food and dietary choices, and specifically attitudes toward potatoes. Understanding consumer attitudes and motives is important for the U.S. potato industry to help it meet market needs and stimulate potato consumption.
WASHINGTON â The Mexican Supreme Court ruled by a unanimous vote of five to zero on Wednesday in favor of overturning a 2017 lower court decision that prevented the Mexican federal government from implementing regulations to allow for the importation of fresh U.S. potatoes throughout the country.
The ruling, cheered by the National Potato Council and Potatoes USA, marks the end of a decade-long legal process that began when Mexicoâs potato industry sued its government to prevent competition from imports.
âThis ruling is consistent with Mexicoâs obligations under the USMCA and the WTO. It represents a major step forward in the U.S. potato industryâs efforts to provide consumers throughout Mexico access to fresh, healthy U.S.-grown potatoes,â said Jared Balcom, vice president of trade affairs for the NPC and potato grower from Pasco, Wash. âAfter decades of delay, we hope this ruling represents a light at the end of the tunnel and that Mexican regul
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U.S. Potato Industry Celebrates Mexico’s Supreme Court Decision Overturning Decades-long Ban on Fresh U.S. Potato Imports
Friday Apr 30th, 2021 The Mexican Supreme Court has ruled by a unanimous vote of five to zero in favor of overturning a 2017 lower court decision that prevented the Mexican federal government from implementing regulations to allow for the importation of fresh U.S. potatoes throughout the country. The ruling, cheered by the National Potato Council and Potatoes USA, marks the end of a decade-long legal process that began when Mexico’s potato industry sued its government to prevent competition from imports.