Mexico Begins White Corn Deliveries to Tortillerias

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) has begun delivering white corn to tortilla shops in Hidalgo and Durango under the National Corn–Tortilla Agreement, part of President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo’s plan to stabilize tortilla prices.

The agreement, derived from Sheinbaum’s Commitment 62, provides 25,000t of white corn at a price of MX$6/kg (US$0.33/kg) to tortilla shops that join the program. In addition to preferential corn sales, participants receive benefits such as flour discounts, access to financing, inclusion in the Young People Building the Future program, and measures to strengthen the corn–tortilla supply chain.

José Ricardo López, Deputy Minister of Economic Development, said Durango’s government will support participating tortilla shops with training, brand registration, barcodes, nutritional labeling and other tools to help them market their products nationally and internationally.

Víctor Ávila, Representative, National Union of Dough and Tortilla, praised the joint effort by federal and state governments and industry. He noted that Durango was the first state to launch corn deliveries under the agreement, contributing to national food security.

Zayd Meneses, Director of Exports and International Events, Hidalgo’s Ministry of Economic Development, emphasized corn’s cultural and economic importance. He highlighted Hidalgo’s agricultural output of more than 7Mt in 2024, including over 212,000ha of harvested grain corn. “This confirms that our state is fertile land and key to Mexico’s food security,” he said.

Antonio Mendoza, Head of Administration and Finance, Food for Well-Being, noted the program’s simultaneous launch in Hidalgo and Durango. “Our commitment is firm to move this agreement forward and fulfill the instruction of our President,” he said.

“This agreement means much more than numbers or prices; it means stability, confidence and support for our daily effort. With tortilla price stabilization, we small producers can keep working without fear that increases in corn or production costs will force us to raise prices, affecting our customers and neighbors,” said Miguel Ambriz, Representative of the tortilla sector.