Success stories

Over the course of a week, six buyers from Mexico, Costa Rica, and Guatemala, invited by Imalinx, visited potato and onion producers in Reno, Nevada, and Boise, Idaho. In Reno, with support from the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the group traveled to Winnemucca and Yerington to meet two producers. Later in Boise, the Idaho State Department […]

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 – […]

In partnership with the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA), Imalinx coordinated a trade mission to Bogotá, Colombia, involving 10 companies from the grocery, pet care, and alcoholic beverage sectors.  During the mission, 101 one-on-one meetings were held over a two-day period, facilitating direct contact between U.S. exporters and Colombian buyers. Participants also attended ExpoIALIMENTOS and conducted a showcase at […]

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 […]

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 […]

2024 was the first season in which Imalinx coordinated promotional activities for California grapes. Part of the program targeted major Club retailers, including Costco and Sam’s Club. At Costco, nationwide sampling events were held in 42 stores on November 14th, 15th, and 16th, with additional promotions in 16 top-performing locations on November 23rd. These events […]

Imalinx, in collaboration with WUSATA, organized a seafood tasting and technical demonstration event on October 16, 2024, showcasing nine varieties of wild-caught and sustainable seafood from the United States, provided by three companies and served in twelve canapé-style dishes. The event was supervised and supported by the Western U.S. Agricultural Trade Association. Among the 18 […]

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 […]

An important support provided by Kiwi Zespri is the delivery of materials to traditional market vendors who handle the product. Some of the materials are: pennants, tarpaulins, recipe books, market bags, spoons, bin covers, borders, danglers and tasting boxes. These materials make Kiwi Zespri displays more visible and therefore sell more product.  Something new this […]