Veggies from Mexico and Research Center (CIAD) Sign Collaboration Agreement
August 6, 2024 | 1 min to read
A collaboration agreement was signed between Veggies from Mexico and the Research Center for Food and Development (CIAD) in Culiacán. CIAD has been a vital ally for Sinaloa growers, addressing phytosanitary and commercial challenges. Their support in 2008 proved that a U.S. salmonella crisis was not linked to Mexican tomatoes, while studies in 2006 eased their entry into Japan and helped tackle the Blue Tobacco Mold affecting peppers.
A collaboration agreement was signed between Veggies from Mexico and the Research Center for Food and Development, “Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo” (CIAD Culiacán).
CIAD has been a longstanding ally of growers from Sinaloa. Together, they have faced phytosanitary, safety, and commercial challenges. In 2008, CIAD’s support demonstrated that a salmonella crisis in the U.S. did not originate from Mexican tomatoes. Additionally, CIAD conducted studies to facilitate the entry of Mexican tomatoes into Japan in 2006. Furthermore, CIAD played a key role in analyzing the transmission of the Blue Tobacco Mold affecting Mexican peppers, enabling market access in the eastern region.
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