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Court injunctions against genetically engineered (GE) corn trials continue to affect Mexican producers and the scientific community, as field trails of GE corn are suspended.

On November 15, 2017, the Federal Commission for Regulatory Improvement (COFEMER) posted three draft regulations which would establish the physicochemical and microbiological....

In 2017, the retail industry continued its planned expansion with major retailers increasing their presence in the small store segment, targeting customers who shop in convenience....

During CY 2016, Mexico remained the second largest consumer market in Latin America (after Brazil).

Transgenic seed varieties have been grown in Costa Rica since 1992 with all seeds being exported to other countries.

After rebounding in 2015/2016 to 8.2 million boxes (40.824 kg.), Costa Rica’s 2016/2017 citrus crop was lower than previously expected reaching 7.9 million boxes.

Costa Rica has a well-developed, competitive hotel/restaurant/institutional (HRI) sector.

Fresh orange and grapefruit production for marketing year (MY) 2017/18 are expected to have a slight decrease compared to (MY) 2016/17 production, while fresh lemon/lime production is expected....

In 2016 U.S. exports of agricultural products to Mexico reached US $18.7 billion ranking third behind China and Canada.

This report provides the latest information on export certificates issued by U.S. government agencies to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations.

Exports of agricultural and related products to Mexico reached USD $17.83 billion in 2016, a small increase of 0.78 percent compared to 2015.

On November 16, Mexico published three notices announcing incentive programs intended to address an oversupply of corn in certain parts of the country.