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Avocado Shortages, Virgin Margaritas: Border Shutdown Could Hit American Palates

President Donald Trump's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border would hit American consumers - in the gut. From the avocados on avocado toast, to th...

Walmart Mexico And Union Agree On Wage Hike

Walmart de Mexico, Mexico's biggest retailer, has reached a deal with a union to raise worker salaries, both groups said on Thursday, heading off a po...

Jerónimo Martins Eyes Romania, Possible Latin America Expansion

Portuguese retail group Jerónimo Martins is eyeing potential locations in Romania, with plans to launch in the country in the next two and a half ye...

Heineken Mexico, Oxxo Extend Relationship

Heineken has announced the extension of its commercial relationship with Cadena Comercial Oxxo, a leading convenience store chain, for five years. The t...

Smurfit Kappa Opens New Plant In Mexico

Packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has announced that it has opened a new folding-carton plant in Tijuana, in Mexico. The new unit will strengthen the compan...

Holy Guacamole! Mexican Fuel Shortage Threatens Super Bowl Snack

Super Bowl fans may have to go without guacamole this year if avocado farmers in Mexico cannot send their fruit to the United States because of a prolonged...

Nestlé To Launch New Coffee Processing Plant In Mexico

Nestlé has said that it plans to invest $154 million next year to launch a new coffee processing plant in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The plan...

US, Canada, Mexico Sign Trade Deal, Trump Predicts Congress Approval

The United States, Canada and Mexico signed a North American trade pact on Friday, and President Donald Trump predicted an easy passage through U.S. Congre...