95 January | February 2026 abasto.com A Family Atmosphere Throughout the event, participating companies expressed enthusiasm for the organization, hospitality and support that helped them showcase products and close sales. Were happy because weve had many visits, many cus- tomers and many sales during the Cuervito Morado Fall Show. There is a lot of kindness, and you feel the warmth we share with the Cuervito Morado team at every level. Lucy Velzquez | CEO of G&G Marketing and Sales Were very excited to be at this Cuervito show because its always a success to be here. Were all very grateful to the Calhoun family for inviting us. I love the type of events Cuervito Morado puts on, and everyone who comes here says the same thing because you truly feel a family at- mosphere. Marco Aguado | Southeast regional director for Mexilink Its a pleasure to be with the Cuervito Morado team, and were also doing very well making new sales and meeting new customers. First of all, in this family environment you feel very calm and happy to be with a group like Cuervito Morado. You can really feel the affection at this show. Nelly Salazar | sales and marketing manager for Reina and La Moderna Were very happy to be at the Cuervito Morado show. The event has been excellent, with many customers and new people we hadnt seen at other trade shows. It gives them the opportunity to learn about new brands were laun- ching. I would definitely highlight the quality of the peo- ple who organize it. Numael Acosta, area sales manager for Vilore There have been a lot of customers, and we have all our products here, offering samples of tortillas and arepas so customers can try them. Cuervito Morado is known for having very good organization at its events. They really make things easier for us as suppliers. Yesenia Martnez | regional manager for Azteca Milling We really like the attention we receive here at Cuervito Morado. They are very well organized, they take great care of their customers and suppliers, and they stay on top of every detail. We truly feel like family. Sonia Trevio | commercial manager for Grupo Padilla United in the Face of Challenges At the close of the event, Calhoun reflected on Cuer- vito Morados role in distri- buting Hispanic products across the East Coast. He acknowledged the challen- ges facing the industry and stressed the importance of unity. Of course we want sa- les success and continued growth, Calhoun said. But this year has been so- mewhat difficult because of political, immigration and economic situations that the Hispanic commu- nityand all of ushave had to face. Its better to face those challenges to- gether rather than indivi- dually. Theres a lot of op- timism here, and I believe the best is still ahead, as long as we continue with what God gives us each day. AT THE EXHIBITION HALL 7. Vilore. 8. La Preferida. 9. Padilla. 10. Gamesa. 11. Azteca Milling. 12. Novamex. 10 12 FOR MORE INFO 7 8 9 11 FOOD INDUSTRY