Agrifood Sector Expands Exports and Sustainable Innovation

Veracruz producers completed its first lime export to Russia through the Sembrando Vida program. Meanwhile, Mexico’s berry industry has become one of the country’s most dynamic agricultural sectors, producing more than 900,000t/y.

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Mexico Opens Russian Market for Persian Lime Exports

Mexico exported its first shipment of Persian limes from Veracruz to Russia through the Sembrando Vida program, opening a new market expected to receive more than 257t over the next six months. At the same time, SENASICA is strengthening the citrus industry's competitiveness through phytosanitary training, biological pest control and agroecological practices to protect export markets from diseases such as Huanglongbing. Meanwhile, Yucatán is emerging as a new production hub, attracting private investment and expanding certified packing capacity to support growing demand from the US, Europe and Asia. 

Berry Boom Drives Exports, Jobs, and Precision Agriculture

Mexico's berry industry continues to strengthen its position as one of the country's leading agricultural export sectors, generating more than US$4 billion in exports annually and supplying 41 international markets, with production expected to reach 1.2Mt in 2026. The sector is expanding through investments in improved varieties, precision agriculture and labor formalization, while seeking to diversify exports beyond North America despite logistical challenges. Industry leaders will discuss competitiveness, food safety, USMCA-related trade issues and market diversification at the 16th Aneberries International Congress in Guadalajara.

Sarga Agriscience Expands Sargassum Fertilizer Exports

Sarga Agriscience is expanding exports of organic fertilizers made from sargassum to the United States, Colombia and Ecuador, demonstrating how invasive seaweed can be transformed into a profitable business supporting regenerative agriculture and the circular economy. Backed by Carbonwave and recent IFC investment, the company is scaling production to meet growing international demand while creating jobs in Quintana Roo. Meanwhile, federal and state governments are advancing infrastructure projects to convert sargassum into biogas and fertilizers, strengthening Mexico's strategy to address one of the Caribbean's most pressing environmental challenges. 

Sotol Producers Push for Tax Reform to Protect Tradition

Mexico's sotol producers are seeking tax reform to replace the current value-based IEPS with an alcohol-content-based system, arguing it would improve competitiveness for artisanal spirits and support rural producers. The industry is also calling for stronger protection of the Sotol Denomination of Origin and greater government support to address informality, limited market access and growing international competition. These proposals will be central to upcoming national forums aimed at strengthening the commercialization and long-term sustainability of Mexico's traditional distilled spirits sector. 

Mexico's Agrifood Exports to Ecuador Continue Growing

Mexico’s agrifood exports to Ecuador reached US$69 million in 2025, increasing despite the diplomatic rupture between both countries and reflecting the resilience of bilateral food trade. Mexico expanded shipments of products such as infant food, seed corn, sauces and processed foods, while Ecuador increased exports to Mexico, led by cocoa, vegetable oils and canned fish. Both countries continue to identify opportunities to strengthen agrifood trade through market diversification, higher-value products and stronger integration of agricultural value chains.