U.S. Barley Producers Expand Ties in Mexico
American malt and barley industry representatives visit Mexico to strengthen supply chain partnerships.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Beer
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The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council recently led a delegation of American barley producers and maltsters to Mexico to showcase product quality. The team met with local brewers and industry leaders across Monterrey and Mexico City to foster future trade relationships.
Why it matters
The visit aims to secure future purchases of U.S. malt by building direct connections within the Mexican brewing industry. By demonstrating the quality of American-grown barley, the delegation hopes to deepen integration within the regional craft beer supply chain.
The delegation visited two craft breweries and one global beer brand facility in Monterrey. The group also hosted networking events for Mexican attendees during the Cerveza México expo.
The players
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council
This organization promotes the use and export of U.S. grains and related products to international markets.
Mexican Chamber of Brewers
This trade association represents the interests of beer producers and manufacturers operating within Mexico.
The Andersons
The Andersons is an American agribusiness company involved in grain merchandising and specialty ingredient supply.
Montana Wheat & Barley Committee
This state-level organization supports the research and marketing of Montana-grown cereal grains.
The details
Industry representatives from The Andersons, Briess Malt & Ingredients, Coldstream, and the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee participated in the tour. The trip included a strategic roundtable discussion with the Mexican Chamber of Brewers to facilitate supply chain dialogue.
Timeline
October 23-25, 2026: The delegation attended the Cerveza México expo in Mexico City.
Culture Shift
This mission highlights the broader push toward deepening cross-border agricultural partnerships in North America. It reflects a strategic move to ensure U.S. suppliers remain central to the evolving tastes and production standards of the international craft beer market.
These industry connections may eventually influence the availability and variety of craft beers brewed with specific American malt profiles. Brewers using these imported supplies can potentially offer consistent flavor profiles for consumers across Mexico.
The takeaway
Building international trade relationships helps stabilize the supply chain for craft beverage production. Producers and consumers alike benefit when high-quality ingredients are more easily accessible across borders.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Feed & Grain.
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