Overview

• The Chamber of Deputies Commission approved by unanimous vote that the first Sunday of August will be observed annually as Día Nacional del Chile en Nogada starting in 2026.
• Major August-weekend celebrations are set in San Nicolás de los Ranchos and Calpan, featuring dozens of traditional cooks alongside cultural activities and regional tourism offerings.
• National sales of chiles en nogada are projected to surpass 5.5 million units this season, driving significant revenue for Puebla’s agricultural and hospitality sectors.
• Authorities and culinary bodies are certifying traditional cooks and enforcing sourcing standards for castilla walnuts and panochera apples to safeguard the dish’s authenticity.
• Producers and chefs warn that irregular rains, droughts and heatwaves are shortening harvest windows, prompting collaborative initiatives to protect key ingredient crops.