Mexican Avocado Growers Urge U.S. to Reopen Avocado Exports 'As Soon As Possible'
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Mexico City – The Association of Producers and Exporters of Avocado from Mexico (Apeam) called on the U.S. government on Thursday to reopen avocado exports, which were suspended after U.S. inspectors withdrew due to a security alert. 'We respectfully urge the U.S. government to work with Mexican authorities to expedite the reopening of the export program,' Apeam stated in a press release. The Mexican avocado industry acknowledged the support of the country's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, who announced increased security measures to protect the personnel responsible for certifying the product. The association committed to adhering 'with the utmost rigor to each of the requirements, protocols, and standards governing the program.'
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