De Lune Corp proudly participated in the largest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agribusiness trade mission ever held, which took place in Mexico City, Mexico, on November 3-6, 2025. Led by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, the high-level delegation included 41 U.S. businesses, 33 cooperators and agriculture advocacy groups, six state departments of agriculture, and 150 participants, and conducted over 500 meetings.
The mission aimed to deepen agricultural trade and investment ties between the United States and Mexico whose bilateral trade totaled $935.1 billion in 2024. The U.S. and Mexico share a long history of supply chain integration and Mexico has consistently been one of the top two trading partners to the U.S. Mexico is not only the second-largest destination for U.S. exports overall but the largest market for American agricultural products; it is the only market to have surpassed $30 billion in U.S. agricultural exports.
In 2024, consumer-oriented products such as meat and meat products, dairy, processed food, fruits, and beverages constituted nearly 50 percent of U.S. agricultural exports to Mexico. Bulk commodity exports amounted to one-third and was led by corn, soybeans, wheat, rice, and pulses. Intermediate products such as sweeteners, soybean meal, distillers grains, and planting seeds accounted for the remainder. A growing economy where inflation continues to fall and 37 percent of the population is middle class, makes Mexico an optimal market for U.S. products.
A shared vision for agricultural growth
Secretary Rollings was also joined by Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins and Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg as well as representatives from the Idaho, Nebraska, Washington State, California, Tennessee, and Wisconsin State Departments of Agriculture. The trade mission provided participants with a platform to engage in one-on-one business meetings, attend market intelligence briefings, and conduct site visits across Mexico City and beyond. These interactions fostered collaboration with Mexican importers, distributors, and retailers, helping participants better understand market needs and establish new commercial linkages.
De Lune Corp’s expanding global footprint
De Lune Corp Founder and President Gaddafi Ismail, who was a member of the American delegation, explored new trade opportunities and partnerships that align with the company’s mission of connecting American farmers, producers, and processors with international buyers, expanding opportunities for American businesses nationwide.
“I was honored to be a part of the largest agribusiness trade mission in the history of the USDA,” said Ismail. “Mexico is not only a thriving export destination for the U.S. but also a valued partner in building resilient food supply systems and our neighbor. At De Lune Corp, our goal is to expand access to high-quality, nutritious, and affordable U.S. food products worldwide, while reinforcing America’s reputation as a reliable and responsible global supplier.”
De Lune Corp’s participation in the mission reflects its continuing collaboration with the USDA and its long-standing record of excellence in procurement, logistics, and food distribution under federal nutrition programs such as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The company provides end-to-end supply chain solutions that enable American farmers and producers to reach communities at home and abroad efficiently and cost-effectively.
Advancing trade through partnership and purpose
Throughout the four-day mission, De Lune Corp engaged in direct discussions with Mexican food importers and institutional buyers to identify new areas for collaboration. The company also participated in policy roundtables and networking sessions that examined the broader landscape of agricultural innovation, sustainability, and food security. These conversations underscored the shared commitment of both nations to fair and sustainable agricultural development and trade growth, principles that have guided De Lune Corp’s work since its inception.
“Every mission of this kind strengthens America’s leadership in global food trade,” Ismail noted. “Every new partnership forged abroad represents opportunities for U.S. growers, producers, and communities back home. We are proud to carry the banner of American agriculture on the world stage and to contribute to dialogues that shape the future of food.”
Looking ahead
The Mexico Agribusiness Trade Mission is part of USDA’s ongoing efforts to expand U.S. agricultural exports through strategic engagement with key markets. Similar missions in recent years have resulted in significant new export opportunities for U.S. producers and have reaffirmed the global value of American food and agricultural standards. For De Lune Corp, this mission marks another milestone in its journey to ensure that American food, American jobs, and American values remain at the heart of global agricultural progress. The company will continue working alongside federal agencies and international partners to expand trade, drive innovation, and ensure the United States remains the world’s trusted source for quality and reliability in food.