Canada's Avocado Supply Not Affected by US Pause on Mexico Inspections

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says there's no big impact on avocado imports from Mexico after the US stopped inspections in Michoacan state due to security concerns.

Mexico's avocado producers said the US government stopped import inspections in Michoacan, the top avocado-producing state, where crime groups have been extorting growers.

Canada hasn't seen a big impact on avocado imports from Mexico since the US stopped inspections in Michoacan state, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency hasn't done recent checks on avocados from Michoacan or Jalisco, where many avocados are grown.

The volume of avocado imports has been steady over the years, with a slight increase from Mexico in the past three years.

Mexico sent over 1,500 soldiers to Michoacan to try to restart US inspections.

The soldiers will protect avocado farms, packing facilities, and transportation routes from crime groups.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is working with the US Embassy to keep inspectors safe.

Sheinbaum hopes the suspension will be brief so they can start exporting again.

The US Embassy in Mexico warned of roadblocks and crime in Michoacan, and the US travel advisory says to avoid the state.

Canada also warns its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to parts of Michoacan and Jalisco due to violence and crime.

There was a wave of violence in February after a notorious drug lord was killed.

The US is offering rewards for information that leads to the arrests of cartel leaders.

The US is trying to stop the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Canada listed the cartel as a terrorist organization last year, like the US.

This story uses information from Reuters.

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