The Association of Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico (APEAM) is actively working with the USDA-APHIS, Mexican Secretary of Agriculture (SADER) and other authorities to quickly address the situation in Mexico, strengthen safety protocols and guarantee continued compliance with the requirements of this important export program of Mexican avocados into the United States.
In a working session Wednesday between Mexican and United States authorities, in coordination with APEAM, there was positive progress and continued open dialogue. APEAM, supported by the Mexican authorities, presented a comprehensive proposal to reinforce safety protocols and create an Intelligence and Security Unit within APEAM to support the export program. The Governor of Michoacan made a commitment to immediately implement the operational security plan. A statement from the Mexican government on the issue can be found here.
The proposal was well received by the representatives of the U.S. government and a memorandum of understanding will follow after the proposal is officially reviewed and approved.
All parties are actively collaborating on an action plan and are committed to resuming normal business operations as quickly as possible.
For more information:
Emily Busskohl
Association of Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico
[email protected]
http://www.apeamac.com/