The average price of chicken breast in Mexico has increased by more than 20% in recent years, rising from 67 to 85 pesos per kilo, due to the high cost of corn, a key component of poultry feed. The surge in corn prices, driven by weather conditions in the US and South America, as well as increased demand from China, has affected the pricing of not just chicken but also tortillas, a staple food in Mexico. Ernesto Hermosillo, president of the Mexican Meat Council (Comecarne), has urged producers to improve efficiency and maintain prices, or risk reducing consumption. He also stressed the importance of Mexico diversifying its grain sources to mitigate the economic impact of high prices from the US.