Success stories

Imalinx participated in a strategic event organized by the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, bringing together 40 key figures from the U.S. food and beverage industry. The main objective of the dinner was to strengthen trade relations and promote the US agri-food supply. The presence of Imalinx was crucial to facilitate networking between Mexican executives – including major importers and foodservice leaders – […]

On July 4th, the spirit of American Independence was celebrated at both branches of Pinche Gringo BBQ in Mexico City—Polanco and Patio. The event featured the participation of two iconic U.S. products: Idaho Potatoes and California Raisins.  Following the joint planning with the team from Pinche Gringo Barbecue and the account executives from Imalinx, we organized […]

The Idaho Potato Commission, in collaboration with the importer Vidimports (also known by its acronym VPC), planned and conducted a training session for 68 members of its sales force from the central region of the country. The main objective of this activity was to inform them about the characteristics, origin, and quality of Idaho Russet […]

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) organized a trade mission to Idaho, inviting representatives from Comestibles Maldonado a company with over 40 years of experience importing fruits and vegetables to visit the state and meet with local growers and packers.  During the mission, participants toured the facilities of:  Sunglo  Sunfresh  Driscoll  Potandon  In addition to visiting […]

On March 24, four distinguished companies from the southern United States members of SUSTA and specialists in grocery and dairy products participated in the event, showcasing their product offerings. The participating companies were:  Magic Seasoning Blends  Mercator, Inc.  AGRI  Colgin  Their participation was key in highlighting the quality and diversity of Southern U.S. products, generating new business opportunities and establishing valuable connections with potential buyers.  Also participating in this 2025 edition were companies from the Western United States, represented by WUSATA. Eight companies showcased a wide range of products, including dairy, fresh produce, nuts, cocktails, and groceries. These companies included:  Cal Ranch, Inc.  Best Buy Grocers, Inc.  BeanVIVO by Vivotribe LLC  Mixed Nuts  Ochoa’s Quesería LLC – Don Froylan Creamery  Little Toad Creek LLC – Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery  Owyhee Produce  Eggs Unlimited LLC  In addition, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC), representing growers and packers of Russet potatoes in the state, actively participated in the ANTAD trade show, held in Guadalajara, Mexico. The main goal for all attending companies was to meet with key importers and distributors to build and strengthen commercial relationships that support their growth in the Mexican market.  American […]

During Thanksgiving, Idaho Potatoes and California Raisins participated in the Thanksgiving Day celebration event at P Gringo BBQ Warehouse in Polanco, Mexico City. In addition to being present with gifts, they stood out at a booth highlighting the many qualities and benefits of Idaho potatoes and California raisins. The menu for the day included juicy […]

We participated in Grill Master in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico during the month of August promoting Idaho potatoes and the 3-pound HEB package.  Grill Master is one of the most prominent and recognized events for barbecue enthusiasts in Mexico. It brings together the best grillers and a multitude of BBQ fans, creating the perfect environment […]

We had an approach with Pinche Gringo BBQ through the MLB event organized by the Agricultural Trade Office in Mexico city.   It is a chain with 8 restaurants in Mexico City. We saw a great opportunity to participate by integrating Idaho potatoes into some of their recipes and considering different types of support such as […]

As part of IPC’s retail support efforts, we held l Potato Lover’s Month from April 8, 2024, to May 17, 2024, with the goal of increasing the supply and sales of Idaho potatoes in participating stores.  POS materials were sent out and used for displays. Store staff were assisted with setting up and maintaining the […]

Expo ANTAD, that took place from March 12 to 14, is a trade show focused on the retail sector with more than 1,100 exhibiting companies and an estimated 10,000 professional visitors.  This year IMALINX coordinated a total of 17 booths for 6 of our clients, organizing logistics, business meetings and follow-ups with importers, distributors and […]

Potato Lover’s Month is an exhibition contest within a supermarket chain which consists of mounting the most creative display using the Idaho potato. The first edition of 2023 was held in 80 Calimax stores distributed in Tijuana, Ensenada, Mexicali, Rosarito and SLRC.  More than 150 fruit managers and staff on the sales floor participated through […]

Through the support granted by the Idaho Potato Commission, a cooking show was held at the Grupo Tarahumara facilities in one of its main warehouses within the Guadalajara, Jalisco supply center.  The activity consisted of the execution of a live recipe by a professional chef. During the execution of the recipe, the benefits, uses and […]