92 January | February 2026 abasto.com Bold Flavors and Cross-Category Collaborations Another session highli- ghted that Hispanic con- sumers show a strong preference for intense and distinctive flavors, making them an ideal audience for new product launches and cross-category collabo- rations that drive growth for Hispanic convenience stores. On the show floor, inter- national flavors took cen- ter stage. Products availa- ble for sampling included Mexican street corn snac- ks, cheese-flavored chips, barbecue items, pork-fla- vored plantain snacks and tacos from brands such as Goya, Isadora and Naughty Chile Taqueria. Wellness- and functio- nality-focused products including clear protein beverages, energy packets and fortified snacks also had a strong presence, re- flecting demand for heal- thier options that com- plement the traditional Hispanic assortment. The event also showca- sed practical solutions for modernizing store envi- ronments, including sig- nage enhancements, up- EN LOS PASILLO DE LA EXPO 5.Acosta Group. 6. Electrolit. 7. Mexilink. 8. Novamex. 9. Trion. 10. Mexsnax. 8 6 5 6 7 dated color schemes and effective strategies for in- corporating Hispanic cul- tural style without major capital investment. FOOD INDUSTRY