UNAM Discovers Good Bacteria: The Week in Agribusiness

A research group from UNAM’s Institute of Geography identified bacterial populations that enhance soil fertility within the Mixteca Alta UNESCO Global Geopark. The discovery could help develop local bioinputs to reduce reliance on agrochemicals and promote more sustainable agricultural practices and soil restoration.

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Mexico Enacts Sustainable Coffee Development Law

Mexico’s federal government has published the Sustainable Development of Coffee Farming Law in the Official Gazette, creating the country’s first comprehensive legal framework governing the entire coffee value chain, from production and industrialization to commercialization and quality.

Jalisco Leads Mexico’s Pork Production in 2025

Jalisco strengthened its position as Mexico’s leading pork producer in 2025, supplying nearly a quarter of national output as modernization efforts support growth in the sector. At the same time, higher prices for pork and other key holiday ingredients have pushed the cost of festive meals up to 20%.

Mexico Strengthens Organic Production, Trade

Mexico’s organic food sector continues to gain traction, as more producers adopt stricter certification standards and international equivalency agreements strengthen consumer trust and open new trade opportunities amid rising global demand.

California Mandates Folic Acid in Corn Masa Products

California will require most corn tortillas and corn masa products sold in the state to be fortified with folic acid beginning January 2026, under a new law aimed at reducing birth defects and addressing persistent nutritional gaps among Latina women.