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In nine states, 25–35 percent live in food-insecure households. More than 10 percent of the population of seven Mexican states falls into the category of Serious Food Insecurity. [2] The issue of food inaccessibility is magnified by chronic child malnutrition, as well as obesity in children, adolescents, and families. [3]
Food that comes in from Mexico will soon be subject to increased tariffs (once the pause is over), so expect out-of-season fruits and vegetables to be even more expensive in the near future.
Mexico and Canada are two of the US's largest suppliers of agricultural products and accounted for $45.4 billion and $40.1 billion, respectively, in 2023, per the USDA.
Mexico is the second largest economy in Latin America, after Brazil; and the second Latin American country with most number of poor, after Brazil as well; given Mexico's population is about 80 million less than Brazil. [126] [127] Mexico has the 11th to 13th richest economy in the world and ranks 4th with most number of poor among richest ...
Mexico will waive import duties for one year on a range of household staples, most of them foodstuffs, in a bid to curb inflation, the government said on Monday. The government unveiled the plan ...
Obesity in Mexico is a relatively recent phenomenon, having been widespread since the 1980s with the introduction of ultra-processed food into much of the Mexican food market. Prior to that, dietary issues were limited to under and malnutrition , which is still a problem in various parts of the country.
Agricultural products from Mexico and Canada, in particular, could become more expensive for consumers, as grocery retailers operate on thinner profit margins than most industries.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Price Index 1961–2021 in nominal and real terms. The Real Price Index is the Nominal Price Index deflated by the World Bank Manufactures Unit Value Index (MUV). Years 2014–2016 is 100. Food prices refer to the average price level for food across countries, regions and on a global scale. [1]